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Who is afraid of the 1991 constitution ?

July 27, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

*WHO IS AFRAID OF THE 1991 CONSTITUTION?* BY Oumar Farouk Sesay A constitution is more than a collection of rules. It is a covenant between the state and its citizens—a […]

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Chief Minister Sengeh’s utterances are divisive and inciteful –Naasu Fofanah

March 24, 2026 Kabs Kanu 0

The Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has been rebuked for his repeated childish swipes at the opposition APC.  

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Sierra Leone sitting on time bomb as President Bio continues meddling in APC ‘s Internal Affairs to wreck party’s chances of winning 2023 elections

January 10, 2023 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Sierra Leone is on Time Bomb Due to President Bio’s Interference in APC Party’s Internal Affairs By Abu Shaw  (08/01/2023)  The Sierra Leone President is deliberately paving the way for […]

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Liberia, Sierra Leone Left out of America’s Financial Aid to Fight Coronavirus

April 1, 2020 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

By Lennart Dodoo on April 1, 2020 MONROVIA – The United States government is dishing out an initial aid of US$274 million to lead the world’s fight against the novel […]

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Nigeria could be heading towards its second recession in three years

October 9, 2019 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

When Muhammadu Buhari won Nigeria’s presidential election in 2015, his victory was met with excitement and hope. Voters were taking a chance on the retired Nigerian army general who had […]

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With doctors strike still unresolved, SLPP Government opens another war front with Sierra Leone Labour Congress

December 14, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

The government of President Maada Bio is going off its tangents. Faced with a serious strike by doctors and medical personnel throughout the nation which the government is seeking to […]

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SIERRA LEONE CONDUCTS FACTS FINDING MISSION IN MATIBO AND MASENGBEH VILLAGES

September 18, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) on Thursday 13th September 2018 undertook a fact finding mission in Matibo and Masengbeh villages on alleged human rights violations committed […]

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Liberia’s champions lose two and draw one in Sierra Leone

January 12, 2018 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

  Marampa Stars twin brothers, Alusine and Alhassan Koroma were the stars of Tuesday’s night international football showdown, after guiding their side to a 2-0 win over Liberia’s top-flight side […]

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7-storey APC/ CPC building and the hue and cry by detractors : The points being missed by the rabble-rousers

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Funeral arrangements for the late Mr. Edward Babatunde Blyden

February 22, 2017 Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU 0

Final Funeral Rites for the Late Edward Babatunde Walter Gustavus Blyden will be as follows: A.) Service of Thanksgiving and Commendation on  Monday 27th February, 2017 at 6pm at Forest […]

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