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SLAJ disapproves of George Khoyama’s appointment as Chairman of IMC

October 13, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

PRESS RELEASE Date: 11/10/18 *SLAJ Reacts To IMC Nominations* The *Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ)* has taken note of the press release dated 10th October 2018 from State House […]

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No Provision of New Jobs: New Direction Will Fail

October 13, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By Ranger Lack of jobs militates against poverty reduction. The UN 2013 Economic Report on Africa recognizes the problems with the current lopsided growth pattern – it is presented […]

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In Sierra Leone, citizens blame government for FIFA’s suspension

October 13, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

According to the Confederation of Africa Football, (CAF) AFCON qualifier matches between Ghana Vs Sierra Leone & Sierra Leone Vs Ghana on the 11th and 14th of October, 2018 respectively, […]

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CHIEF MINISTER, SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT BLUNDER*

October 13, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  It is often said that in Sierra Leone governments fail because most times the president surrounds himself with people who are afraid of telling him the truth and realities […]

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IT DOESN’T MATTER WHICH POLITICAL PARTY IS IN POWER: THE YOUTH MUST BE PREPARED.

October 13, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Alhassan Fouard Kanu (FRSPH,MPH,MSc,MBA&DrPH Candidate) As a Public Health Scholar-Practitioner, my articles/Op-Eds focus largely on health issues including tackling social determinants of health that make our people sick. This […]

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Mrs. Abibatu Daramy delivers emotional appeal on stopping crime in Sierra Leone

October 10, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  By Sanpha Sesay The Texas Chief   October 6, 2018, Dallas, Texas: The inauguration of the new president of the APC-USA Dallas chapter Mrs. Jenneh Juanah Koroma brought with […]

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FIFA suspends Sierra Leone over Isha Johnhassen

October 7, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

 

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MORE CONDEMNATION POUR IN AS NATION AWAITS BIO’S RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HUMILIATION OF FREETOWN MAYOR

October 7, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

PAOPA ATTACKS MAYOR AGAIN? SALONE IS TAKING A NASTY PATH🇸🇱🇸🇱🎤🇸🇱🇸🇱 By Alex Samura An attack on the Mayor again is an indication of the gloomy path our body politic is […]

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More public backlash for President Bio’s government after Minister Tondoneh humiliates Freetown Mayor in public

October 7, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Deputy Minister of Local Government, Mr. Philip Tondoneh , yesterday verbally humiliated the Mayor of Freetown, Ms.Yvonne Aki-Sawyer,  in public , creating further backlash for the President Maada Bio Government, […]

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Campaign For Good Governance condemns humiliation of Freetown Mayor

October 7, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  I’ve seen videos of an altercation between the Freetown Mayor and the Deputy Minister of Local government. I’ve also spoken to independent-minded people who’ve been following the development all […]

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  The Ministry of Energy and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) have signed an agreement with the independent power provider, Aggreko for an additional 20 megawatts to boost […]

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SLPP , STOP WEAPONIZING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM : FREE ZAINAB SHERIFF NOW — WITHOUT PRECONDITIONS By Kabs Kanu The continued detention of popular singer Zainab Sheriff raises serious and troubling […]

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  By Alusine Sesay I am inspired to be part of the debate around whether a unique political coalition can win the March 2018 multitier elections in Sierra Leone. I […]

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