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By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Magistrate Hannah Bonnie’s office at Court No. One in Freetown was reportedly burgled over the weekend. The incident was one of two cases that the Sierra Leone Judiciary confirmed on Monday morning as being under investigation.

The Public Relations Officer of the Judiciary, Moses Kamara told journalists in an interview on Monday that Court Number One in Freetown and Court Number One in Bo were both attacked by unknown assailant (s) over the weekend.

Authorities in Freetown and Bo only noticed the robbery on Monday.

By Steven Ngaujah

Some Le 2.6 billion was raised at the launch of the Kono District Education Development Fund over the weekend. It comes as the government reaffirmed its commitment to building the much anticipated University of Science and Technology in the district.

By Kemo Cham

The union representing Gambians in Sierra Leone has expressed dismay at the slow pace of investigation of the death of their compatriot.

Usman Dabor died in controversial circumstances while under police investigation. He was accused of buying stolen items which he alleged sold at his shop.

Dabor’s death provoked protests among youths which led to destruction of properties, including the burning of  the private residence of the head of the anti-crime unit of the police.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

Residents in a section of Aberdeen have expressed concern over a liquid waste spilling around the Aberdeen Roundabout, which they say has created an eyesore and poses public health threat.

The situation which has gone on for over a year is believed to be caused by two business entities nearby: Delicious Hyper Market supermarket and Home Suits Hotel. The liquid appears to originate from the compounds housing both facilities.

By Mohamed T. Massaquoi

Despite being home to what’s arguably the best maternal health hospital in Sierra Leone, Pujehun is still recording one of the highest rates of maternal deaths in the country, which has left health authorities and campaigners concerned.

Latest statistics from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) indicates that the district has recorded 18 deaths in the last eight months (January to August), which the campaigners say is unacceptable.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

Minister of Finance Jacob Jusu Saffa has finally admitted the prevailing hash economic reality and said that the government needed to put in more efforts in order to stabilize the situation.

And to ensure this, Mr Saffa said, will require policy reviews geared towards enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation and job creation, among other measures.

By Hajaratu Kalokoh

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has confirmed the deportation of 16 Sierra Leoneans from the United States and said they are investigating two of them believed to be non-Sierra Leoneans in possession of the country’s passport.

The deportees who arrived in the country on Wednesday August 14, are part of hundreds of foreign nationals being flown out of the US as part of the Trump Administration’s clampdown on illegal migrants.