Adama kamara
By Umaru Fofana
A woman who was adopted in 1998 as a three year-old girl says she was “trafficked” and “sold” for $ 17,000 to her adoptive parents in the United States.
Sierra Leone Gov’t fails to meet lecturers’ demands
By Mabinty M Kamara
The standoff between aggrieved polytechnic lecturers and the Ministry of Education over conditions of service has continued is set to continue after government has failed to meet the lecturers’ demand.
The strike action by the lecturers has gone into its fourth week.
The aggrieved lecturers of polytechnic institutes and colleges are vowing not to reverse their industrial action until their demands are met as promised by the public relations officer (PRO) of the Education Ministry at the start of the strike action.
Sierra Leone cookery seller killed over Le 2,000
By Prince Musa in Kenema
A cookery seller in Kenema, Zainab Kamara died yesterday after a customer allegedly hit her with a stick as she tried to stop him from escaping after he had failed to pay her Le 2,000 (less than 30 US cents) being the cost of the food.
Police have arrested a suspect.
According to the police spokesman in Kenema, Constable Brima James Musa, Zainab was selling at her shop at the Cow Yard section when the suspect, Umaru Vandy Gbao showed up and asked to be served.
SLAJ "misdirected" grievance – IMC Chair
IMC Chairman Alieu Kanu
By Kemo Cham
The Chairman of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), Alieu Kanu, has said the leadership of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) misdirected its dissatisfaction over disagreement on his appointment.
Woman wins Le 200 million Mercury lottery
Betty receiving her cheque
By Mabinty M Kamara
Betty Hooks, a middle aged woman, has made history by becoming the first female winner of the ongoing Mercury International 4/50 jackpot lottery.
Government shuts down "critical" radio
By Kemo Cham
Journalists and media rights campaigners have condemned the closure of a radio station by Liberian authorities.
The Monrovia-based Voice FM, considered as critical of the government, was ordered shut down last week Monday by the Justice Ministry through the Civil Law Court in Monrovia, on the request of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA).
The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement called on the Liberian government to reverse the decision.
Sierra Leone police use football to fight sexual violence
Winners of the gala, Ngayah FC.
By Septimus Senessie in Kono
