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Bo Rangers FC have officially announced six high-profile signings, including prolific and controversial striker Musa Noah Kamara, widely known as Musa Tombo ahead of their CAF Champions League matches. In an enthusiastic social media post, Bo Rangers stated, “We’re thrilled and super excited to announce the return of Musa Noah Kamara (Musa Tombo), the Sierra Leone goal king from Ports Authority!” Musa Tombo brings with him an impressive Premier League background, having played for East End Lions, Bo Rangers, and Ports Authority. He has clinched the title of highest goalscorer three times, breaking records in the 2018-19, 2021-2022, and the recently concluded 2023-2024 seasons. “Welcome back Musa! Let’s make this season another unforgettable one!” added Bo Rangers in their post. In addition to Musa Tombo, Bo Rangers have bolstered their squad with six other signings. George Mattar, a talented winger with extensive Premier League experience from FC Johansen, Bo Rangers, and P...

SRX and Leonoil have announced a Bid Implementation Agreement under which Leonoil will acquire all issued and outstanding ordinary shares in SRX it does not already own, with no minimum acceptance condition. Leonoil is offering A$0.18 per share, representing a 12.5% premium over Gemcorp’s A$0.16 per share offer announced on July 1, 2024. This also marks a 90% premium over the A$0.095 per share offer from PRM Services LLC announced on March 20, 2024. The Leonoil offer values SRX at A$76.4 million. “SRX Directors unanimously recommend each holder of SRX shares accept the Leonoil offer,” the company stated, “and have indicated that they will accept the offer in respect of all SRX shares they own or control, in both instances, in the absence of a superior proposal.” Gemcorp has not increased its initial offer price of A$0.16 per share since the announcement on July 1, 2024. Leonoil, a major SRX shareholder with a 19.85% interest, aims to acquire the remaining SRX shares through...

🇸🇱 President Bio to Hold Historic National Town Hall Meeting on Citizens' Welfare and National Development🇸🇱 ________________________ By: Yayah Wise Turay A.K.A Wise Of Birch Association For Journalists BAJ birchassociationforjournalists@gmail.com Contact: +232 72 718043 22nd July, 2024 _________________________ Sierra Leone's President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, will be hosting his first-ever National Town Hall Meeting tomorrow, July 23, 2024, at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. This landmark event, organized under the leadership of the Minister of Information and Civic Education (MOiCE), Chernor Bah, will mark a significant moment in the president's second term. The Town Hall Meeting aims to provide a platform for President Bio to engage directly with Sierra Leonean citizens. It will offer an opportunity for the President to discuss his first year in office, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and progress in the government’s flagship Big 5 ...

Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, inaugurated the Steering Committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of the recommendations from the Cross-Party on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review Report, commonly known as the ‘tripartite report’. The meeting took place on Friday, July 19, 2024 at State House in Freetown. The primary goal of the newly established Steering Committee is to ensure the comprehensive execution of the tripartite report’s recommendations. The Committee includes a diverse group of members, comprising both Government Ministers and representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). In his address, Dr. David Sengeh explained that following a cabinet decision to proceed with the tripartite report’s recommendations, President Julius Maada Bio endorsed the formation of this Steering Committee. The inaugural meeting was convened to define the Committee’s structure, mandate and operational guidelines. “This meeting marks the beginning...

Freetown, Sierra Leone – A four-story building in the SS Camp area on the hills above Freetown collapsed last night due to a heavy downpour. Community volunteers worked tirelessly through the night, using their bare hands to rescue trapped individuals. The rescue effort continues today with the aid of an excavator that arrived this morning. Inspector Lamish, a volunteer, reported that two people had been successfully rescued, and efforts were underway to pull out a third person. He estimated that at least seven individuals were still trapped beneath the debris. John Rogers, the deputy head of the disaster management agency, confirmed that their team, along with the army, police, and Red Cross, had reached the site and were actively participating in the rescue operations. No fatalities have been confirmed at this time.

If we maintain the Jury System by now, this impetuous Politician, Abdul Kadiru Kaikai would have been jailed because the evidence needed is right here on social media.  However, the Sierra Leone Police is in a thin line to demonstrate their credibility and fairness, as everyone looking forward to the outcome of their investigation. This is a country that has a record of investigations without outcome and believes the syndrome of call from the above.   President Bio described citizens who attempted to protest without due process as terrorists and said any group or individual who attempted to remove him by a bullet would face the bullet.  The Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) has acted swiftly to condemn one of its members at the same time suspended his membership.  The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion has condemned his statement with its strongest terms and that Kaikai's utterance of bringing war into Sierra Leone if he's not th...

The treasón trial involving Amadu Koita Makalo and others will end today, Monday, 22nd July, 2024. According to a notice issued by the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, the proceedings will take place at Court No. 1 at the main Law Courts Building in Freetown at 10:00 a.m. The notice further noted that the presiding Judge will conclude his summing up to the Jury, who shall thereafter give their verdict. Journalists with accreditation are expected to be seated at 9:30am prompt. Amadu Koita Makalo, who is the main accused in tgid high-profile treason case has firmly denied all charges against him during his previous appearance before Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda at High Court No. 1 on Monday 1 July 2024. Koita is facing serious accusations, including conspiracy to overthrow President Bio’s government, attempting to breach Wilberforce Barracks, and allegedly killing military officers during a failed coup attempt. He was apprehended following the failed coup on November 26, 2023. Koita ...

Abdul Kadiru Kaikai, the prominent figure of the ruling Sierra Leone’s People Party (SLPP) has expressed deep regret over his threatening remarks regarding the 2028 presidential elections. He made this known in a press release dated 21 July 2024. Reflecting on his statement, Kaikai acknowledged the gravity of his words, admitting they were dangerous, irresponsible, and inappropriate in a democratic society. “Upon reflection on the statement I made regarding the 2028 presidential elections, I have come to terms with the fact that it was dangerous, irresponsible, and had no place in our society,” Kaikai stated. “From the bottom of my heart, I tender my profound apology to the entire nation for that unfortunate incident.” Emphasizing his commitment to peace and democracy, Chief Kaikai reassured the public of his dedication to these principles. “As a responsible and peaceful citizen, and as a husband and father, I hereby recommit myself to ensuring that, going forward, my words...