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What is President Bio waiting for to fire the embarrassing Lands Minister Dr. Dennis Sandy ?

December 17, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Controversial Lands and Country Planning Minister, Dr. Dennis Sandy— a man who has embarrassed the Maada Bio Government so much and is abhorred by even ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party […]

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While we appreciate the MCC Compact money, does Uncle Sam really know what he is doing in Sierra Leone ?

December 17, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

WE APPRECIATE AND THANK THE MCC FOR THE COMPACT MONEY, BUT DOES UNCLE SAM REALLY KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING IN SIERRA LEONE ? Cocorioko Editorial After the U.S announced […]

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At MCC End of Threshold Program Workshop, Guma Valley extolled

December 17, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The Millennium Challenge Coordinating Unit (MCCU) and Adam Smith International (ASI) has on Tuesday 15th December, 2020 held a one-day workshop at the Atlantic Hotel at Lumley Beach Road, Aberdeen […]

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U.S. tells President Bio Sierra Leone is now MCC Compact Award eligible

December 17, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Maada Bio, has been informed by the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation ( MCC ) that the country has won the MCC Compact grant. […]

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Parliament ratifies Lungi Airport expansion agreement

December 17, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The Parliament of Sierra Leone has on Wednesday 16th December 2020 intensively debated and ratified the Lungi Freetown International Airport expansion project agreement aimed at broadening the scope to meet […]

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APC mourns with Chairman and Leader Ernest Koroma for death of sister

December 16, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

This is to inform all members of the APC and the general public that the former President Dr Ernest Koroma recently lost his sister Mrs Marian Admire Sesay (née Koroma). […]

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APC wins contentious Constituency 110 bye-elections again

December 13, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

APC yesterday enjoyed a string of decisive elections victories over the SLPP at constituency and council levels , showing how unpopular the SLPP has become, and how the APC could […]

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Alhaji Usu Boie Kamara passes away

December 12, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Family members at home and abroad regret to announce the death of Alhaji Usman Boie Kamara, former Minister of Trade and Industry under the Presidency of Dr Ernest Bai Koroma. […]

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President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone has resumed his love of flying.

December 9, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone has resumed his love of flying. On 7 December 2020 , a press release from his press secretary announced that the president would travel […]

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The BBC needs a quality, professional, ethical,objective and non-partisan correspondent in Sierra Leone

December 9, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By KABS KANU The BBC is a model of accurate, objective and comprehensive news reporting in the world. Peopke all over the world have built a strong relationship of trust […]

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  • More drama in Sierra Leone as Chief Justice orders the arrest of former Justice Minister JFK for yesterday’s tense exchanges at the Supreme Court
  • Another big political drama in Sierra Leone as APC and Supreme Court clash over disputed Constitutional Amendment Bill
  • When development finance becomes a leverage
  • The constitution must not be a casualty of political convenience
  • THE SLPP’S CONSTITUTIONAL TEST
  • WHEN POWER MEETS THE CONSTITUTION: SIERRA LEONE IS WATCHING
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  News Update PRESS BRIEFING NGC No 3 THE AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT AND RELATED FINANCIAL ISSUES Presented on Thursday 23rd January 2020 *********************************** Last month, December 2019, the Auditor General […]

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