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Drugs, prostitution, armed robbery, and the youths

The attitude and mindset of our youths today, especially the teenagers, are appalling and sympathetic as their behaviors are more than what meets the ordinary eyes. It makes things more complicated and challenging when the home and parent who are expected to be the first to instill discipline fail to do so. Then it comes [...]

Sierra Leone at a crossroads

In reference to the ‘Bob Marley’s Night’ incident at Brookfields on May 11th, where the event was marred with riotous conduct, and the robbery and banditry orchestrated by IB’s clique, One Blood, many will attest it to be the product of our youths’ reckless behavior and attitude. (Photo: Freetown youths) The conduct of youths of [...]

President Koroma demonstrates a progressive leadership

Success is how one measures it, our elders say. Though many doubting Thomases in the opposing house will say the President is cynical in articulating state issues in the order of direction expected of him, yet as a true patriot, I equate my judgment by comparing governance to performance, especially when we draw a leaf [...]

Is football seeking a merger…

The eagerly awaited and much publicized Football Association (FA) Presidential elections will finally be held on 21st July 2012 in the Kailahun District. Five football heavy weights namely the current acting FA president, J.S. Keifala, Ex- E.E Lions Chairman Alhaji Ahmed Nabie, Ex-Leone Stars legend and chairman Real Republicans – Brima Mazola Kamara, founder and [...]

Another fuel shortage to hit Freetown

Sierra Express Media understands that a fuel shortage will soon hit the capital of Freetown. We are informed that today (Monday) is going to witness yet another queuing as the last stock made available to the fuel stations was a borrowed consignment from TOTAL, which the National Petroleum Company (NP) undersigned to shed the waves [...]

‘Ogoogoo dae dans na bigman palar’

Wonders will never cease; we have an integrity club that has no integrity. The very basic practices known as equal opportunities practice for employment is not followed by our all powerful Anti Corruption boss. All employment should be advertised, short listed and interviews conducted to select successful candidates. Since Mr. Tejan-Cole left that office, all [...]

Where is our 51st Independence?

In the events marking last year’s golden jubilee on April 27th, Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad celebrated the golden jubilee Independence Day in an apparent manner. The calendar of events ran till December in grand style. Many people saw the golden jubilee celebrations as a turning point in the history of this country and [...]

What lies ahead in the November 2012 polls?

Philosophy says humans have inquiring minds. If this is true it is the principal reason why I am asking the question of what lies ahead in the November polls? It is said that those who have seen the future have the power to dictate and influence the faith that awaits them. I asked this singular [...]

Thoughts on the Charles Taylor verdict

I have been asked by many people about my views on the conviction, on 26 April, of Charles Taylor, Liberia’s former president, for aiding and abetting Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front (RUF). He is the first head of state – after Admiral Doenitz, who very briefly led Germany after Hitler committed suicide, and was convicted [...]

ASP Samura Justifies Police Brutality

Assistant Superintendent of Police and head of the police media, Ibrahim Samura, commented over the recent spate of violence by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) over an industrial strike action protested by African Mineral workers in Bumbuna calling for an indictment or enquiry. The comments made by the ASP in certain media institutions are considered [...]

Position on the purchase of arms and ammunition issue for the Sierra Leone police

During my recent visit to the country, I was fortunate to listen to different radio stations as well as, individual discussion programs wherein, fellow citizens expressed their concerns over the purchase of a large quantity of arms and ammunition by government for the Sierra Leone police force. Most citizens believed the purchase of arms and [...]

My three weeks experiences in Sierra Leone

It is that time of the year to share my experiences with fellow Sierra Leoneans who are interested in the everyday real life and goings of the people who live and work in Sierra Leone. Since 2002, I have made it a priority to visit Sierra Leone once in a year and at the end [...]

When is the next Ferengbeia Commission of Inquiry? When?

The Ernest Bai Koroma led government is popular these days of staging commission of inquiries into untold situations unfolding around the country. For these reasons, many with curious lips have begun asking when is the recent happenings in the Northern town of Frengbeia going to attract yet another commission of inquiry? As a way of [...]

At times, it can be hard

At some point in our lives, most of us face times that are extra stressful or that can even shake us to our core. Such times can occur when one is faced with people whose activities are characterized by tomfoolery, egoism, insincerity, and in some cases shadiness: those elements can be so crafty and deceitful, [...]

HANCI white paper question

As a journalist that has investigated the issue of Help a Needy Child International (HANCI) in relation to the 29 Sierra Leonean children whose adoption was arranged and facilitated by the NGO and taken to the United States during the war period, I see the white paper and the government recommendations as one sided. It [...]

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