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Sensational Sierra Leonean gospel singer Rebecca Arthur is back again

January 24, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone’s London-based sensational gospel singer and preacher, Rebecca Arthur, who is also known as Rebecca Jesus Conquer, is back again. After a period of silence, she has returned with […]

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General Public urged to continue to think Ebola as second case emerges in new setback

January 22, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

A second case of Ebola was confirmed late Wednesday, 20 January after the blood sample of a high risk contact linked to the index case, tested positive for Ebola Virus Disease. The […]

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Solid wastes challenging ability of municipalities to provide sustainable development, says Minister

January 22, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By Annans Sesay Freetown, Jan. 22, 016 (MOHS) – The Minister of State, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Mohamed Alie Bah has said that the ever-increasing amounts of […]

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“We shall continue working towards an excellent surge in ties with China” -John Baimba Sesay

January 22, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone’s Press Attaché to the People’s Republic of China has assured that as an Embassy they will do all they could in working towards excellent bilateral ties between his […]

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Has the ‘Intensification of Cruelty to Children’ anything to do with Power Struggle?

January 22, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Hassan Bruz Northern Bureau ChiefCruelty to children in the Northern District of Port Loko is now in the increase. There is hardly a day when a case related to […]

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Ernest Surrur ready to improve public sector performance and delivery

January 22, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By: Musa Conteh, Information Officer, CABSEC “The aim of the Pay and Performance Project is to improve the Public Sector performance and sincere delivery to the people of the Republic […]

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Chief Justice, 2 Supreme Court Judges Take Oath of Office

January 22, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By State House Communication Unit The newly appointed Chief Justice Abdulai Hamid Charm and two new Supreme Court judges – Justice Finda Nyawo Matturi-Jones and Justice Adeliza Showers – […]

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Sierra Leone National Security Coordinator allays fears about terrorist attacks on hotels

January 21, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  PUBLIC NOTICE The attention of the Security Sector has been drawn to a viral post on social media which indicates the imminent threat of a terrorist attack on named […]

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SLPP at war, as plans to stop Maada Bio exposed

January 21, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Platinum Media has learnt from competent SLPP sources of a grand plan to prevent Rtd Brigadier Julius Maada Bio from running as flagbearer ahead of the next general elections. A […]

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Deputy Health Minister launches Haikal Strategic Plan2016-2020 for the Girl Child

January 21, 2016 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By Annans Sesay Freetown, Jan, 20, 016 (MOHS) – Deputy Health and Sanitation Minister ll, Madam Madina Rahman has launched the Haikai Strategic Plan 2016-2020 for the Health and […]

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By C. JAMES HUGHES 23/6/2006 Its official from the United Nations that Sierra Leone is the poorest nation in the world. While academics, NGOs and international institutions mathematicize this is […]

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