Judiciary Enforces Dress Code for Court Visitors The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has implemented a mandatory dress code for all individuals entering court premises nationwide, citing the need to uphold the decorum of the judicial system. The directive, issued by the Deputy Master and Registrar’s Office at the Law Courts Building on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown, mandates that all visitors dress in a manner consistent with established court standards. According to the officia

Sylvia Blyden Defends Court’s Refusal of Bail for Zainab Sheriff Political commentator Sylvia Olayinka Blyden has publicly defended the court's decision to deny bail to Zainab Sheriff, asserting that the ruling was based on established legal principles rather than political motivations. Blyden’s remarks came in response to fellow commentator Dauda, known as "Kolonko Daddy," who had publicly questioned why bail was denied and suggested that the public should initiate a fundrai

Makeni Mayor Alleges Exclusion from Clock Tower Commissioning Mayor Abubakarr Kamara of Makeni has publicly accused the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Timothy Musa Kabba, of sidelining city stakeholders during the recent commissioning of the Makeni Clock Tower. The Mayor claims that local authorities were excluded from the event despite their significant role in the project’s planning and execution. The controversy arose following an official Town Hall engagement in Makeni,

Blackburn Rovers’ Augustus Kargbo Inspires Youth at Kuraish Football Foundation Young athletes at the Kuraish Football Foundation (KFF) were given a significant boost this week following a surprise visit from Blackburn Rovers FC and Sierra Leone international striker, Augustus Kargbo. The impromptu appearance provided the academy’s players with a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the nation’s top professional footballers. During his time at the academy, Kargbo s

Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Possession in Kenema Edina Sidie Turay, a trader from Kondebotehun Layout, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the possession of prohibited drugs. The ruling was delivered by Hon. Justice Abdul Sheriff at the High Court in Kenema on June 23, 2026. Turay faced charges under section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008 following an incident on November 19, 2025. During that time, police conducted a raid on her premises and