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Bockarie Idriss Kai-Samba and the NRC

September 6, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

President William V. S Tubman of Liberia and N.R.C Major B. I Kai-samba Minister for works, Transport and Communications of Sierra Leone at the Ambassadors residence reception. Picture taken 26th […]

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It is official : Kandeh Yumkella has quit the SLPP

September 5, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  Alhaji Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella STATEMENT OF RESIGNATION FROM THE SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE’S PARTY 5 September 2017 Freetown, SIERRA LEONE Distinguished Guests, Representatives of the Fourth Estate, Ladies and […]

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709.41 Carat Diamond Under Lock and Key- Presidential Spokesman Debunks Missing Diamond rumour

September 4, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  Presidential Spokesman has debunked rumours of missing diamond, making it clear that the 709. 41 Carat diamond is under lock and key at the vaults of the Bank of Sierra […]

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Container arrives at East Franklin Firehouse in New Jersey for mudslide disaster relief supplies : Drop-off time is 5pm -7pm everyday

September 4, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  FELLOW SIERRA LEONEANS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS : The 40-foot container from Target International Shipping Company of Linden, New Jersey,  to load relief supplies for the flood victims in Freetown […]

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Maria Brewer, US Ambassador Designate Condole with Sierra Leoneans

September 4, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By PASCO TEMPLE : Maria E. Brewer, United States Ambassador Designate to the Republic of Sierra Leone has signed the book of condolence at the Embassy of Sierra Leone on […]

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Kandeh Yumkella poised to abandon the sinking SLPP ship

September 4, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, presidential flag-bearer aspirant, is poised to exit from the opposition Sierra Leone’s People Party (SLPP). The announcement which is reportedly scheduled for this week will see […]

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Can Voters’ Missing Data be Recovered?

September 4, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

*NEC Must Provide Answers‼* Platinum Media has been closely following the controversy surrounding the integrity of the Provisional Voter Register relating especially to the reported loss of data of allegedly […]

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As children hold CFN National convention praise for Minister, Hon.Dr.Sylvia Blyden

September 2, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  The umbrella body of all children in Sierra Leone, the Children’s Parliament better known as the Children’s Forum Network (CFN) on Monday 28th August 2017 commenced a four –day […]

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President Kenyatta preaches peace after Kenya Supreme Court nullifies his elections victory

September 1, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

President Uhuru Kenyatta says he doesn't agree with the decision of the SC but he will respect it Posted by David K Kabanda on Friday, September 1, 2017

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Sierra Leone UN Mission receives $ 50, 000 mudslide disaster assistance from New York based Chinese organization

September 1, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The World Organization of Governance and Competitiveness — a business organization based in New York with headquarters in China–on Tuesday donated U.S $50,000 to the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone […]

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