Chernor Mamoud Jalloh has officially assumed office as Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), taking over from Mohamed Fuaad Daboh at a handover ceremony held at the Trust’s headquarters in Freetown on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Jalloh’s appointment, alongside Jenneh Jabati as the new Chairperson of the NASSIT Board of Trustees, was approved by Parliament. The ceremony was witnessed by senior government officials, including Secretary to t

Moses Kamara, a security officer stationed at Spur View Estate, appeared before the court to provide testimony regarding the alleged theft of a 5KVA generator from the premises. During his testimony, Kamara identified the defendant, Abdul Fofanah, as a fellow employee of the security firm contracted to protect the estate. The witness recounted that he was first alerted to the missing equipment via a telephone call from a colleague identified as Santos. Following the report, K

New Traffic Officer Enhances Road Safety in Ngaiya Town In a proactive move to bolster road safety and community relations, the newly appointed Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO) of Motema Division, Inspector Sia Linda Gborie, conducted a high-priority engagement session with bike riders and local stakeholders in Ngaiya Town on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The outreach initiative is a core component of the Division’s strategy to strengthen preventive policing and establish a robus

APC Rejects Controversial Passage of Constitutional Amendment Bill The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially distanced itself from the reported passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which occurred on August 10, 2026. In a strongly worded statement, the party condemned the proceedings, labeling the legislative move as inconsistent with established constitutional safeguards. The controversy centers on a ruling by the Speaker of Parliament, who

Two Lawyers Granted NLe 3 Million Bail in US$114,000 Vehicle Fraud Case Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of the Pademba Road Court No. 1 has granted bail totaling NLe 3 million each to two legal practitioners facing charges in a high-profile fraud case involving the sale of luxury vehicles. The accused, 34-year-old Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay and 35-year-old John Mans, both barristers, appeared before the court to answer charges of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining property