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John Benjamin , Septimus Kai-Kai and John Karimu named in dogfight for Kailahun District Council Chairmanship

May 31, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

JOHN BENJAMIN  Monday May 31, 2004  Kailahun District is turning out to be another battleground for political ascendancy by Sierra Leoneans determined to become President , after the incumbent Head […]

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Big- money politics by Kabbah’s cronies cost APC the local elections

May 31, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU : PRESIDENT AHMAD TEJAN KABBAH : He has well-placed citizens in public service and private enterprises spraying money on the ruling SLPP to stay in power .To […]

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APC supporters in New Jersey go wild with jubilation

May 29, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  ….Big Celebration  Dinner planned Saturday Sept. 25. ……Ernest Koroma and New Mayor of Freetown  expected for ceremony Supporters of the All People’s Congress ( APC ) in New Jersey […]

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FREETOWN REJECTS SLPP WUTEHTEH

May 26, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Wednesday May 26, 2004 The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has suffered a rather devastating blow after that resounding success scored at the general and Presidential elections exactly two years […]

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Ernest Koroma, aspiring President , gives Cocorioko second exclusive interview about his plans for Sierra Leone : Part 3

May 23, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

More Pictures From the visit to New Jersey  on May 19-20, 2004 of  the  high -Powered  APC Delegation From Freetown , led by the Party Leader and Presidential candidate  Ernest […]

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John Benjamin takes another throw at the dice

May 23, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  …..Contests local council elections Sunday May 23, 2004 Former National Unity Party ( NUP  )  Chairman, John Benjamin has taken another throw of  the dice in his quest to join the […]

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SLPP Wahala continues in the UK

May 11, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

STATEMENT From :       THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2000/ 2004  Sierra Leone People’s Party ( SLPP ) UK & Ireland Branch — To :        All Members Sierra Leone People’s Party ( SLPP ) UK […]

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Special Court – First Trial to Begin on June 3

May 10, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Subj: Special Court – First Trial to Begin on June 3  Date: 5/11/2004 3:30:51 PM Eastern Standard Time From: SCSL-PressOffice@un.org Sent from the Internet (Details) Special Court for Sierra Leone Press […]

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Late Citizens’ education impacted the election – NEW

May 9, 2004 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The National Election Watch (NEW) has observed that the lateness of citizens’ education had an impact on the elections, as many people did not know the purpose of local government. […]

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