By Septimus Senessie in Kono
The family of Adamu Eze, now in police custody for his alleged role in the 21 November Ebola riot that claimed two lives in Kono district, has been released after 21 days under quarantine.
New date for prosecution at Court Martial
By Allieu Sahid Tunkara
The lead defence lawyer at the on-going Court Martial has urged Judge Advocate Otto During to deliver judgment before the end of the year after the prosecution asked for more time again to reply to a no-case submission by the defence two months ago.
Lawyer Julius Cuffie urged the court to withdraw the prosecution’s file and deliver judgment on the matter because the prosecutor had been afforded reasonable time to make his submission but had not done so.
NRA donates bus to FBC
Deputy Vice Chancellor Fourah Bay College, FBC, Wednesday received the keys to a 24-seater Toyota bus donated to his institution by the National Revenue Authority to help convey students to and from classes.
Professor Sahr Gbamanja said with FBC having acquired two similar buses, the new one would be a most welcomed addition to the fleet. He said most of the commercial vehicles plying the Model - FBC route were “not roadworthy and with five buses, we can get them off the road.”
Sierra Leone assesses impact of Ebola on gender
By Joseph Lamin Kamara
Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with Statistics Sierra Leone and some nongovernmental organisations, has launched a study based on assessment of the multi-sectorial impact of Ebola on gender dimensions in the country.
Pathologist for Tacugama murder case
By Aminata Phidelia Allie
Government consultant pathologist and chief forensic scientist in Sierra Leone, Dr. Simeon Owizz Koroma, is expected to testify in an alleged murder matter under preliminary investigations at Pademba Road Court No. 2.
The matter, before Magistrate Mohamed Seray-Wurie, involved a 21-year-old youth who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in June over a mobile phone call she received whiles they were together.
Man remanded for flouting Ebola laws in Sierra Leone
By Allieu Sahid Tunkara
Magistrate Komba Kamanda of Court No. 2 has remanded a youth from eastern Freetown at the Pademba Correctional Center for allegedly entering a quarantined home without lawful authority and for alleged obstruction of police duty.
