By Bai Kandeh Turay The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) of the University of Sierra Leone (USL) has cancelled its recent pre-admission examination, affecting over 800 candidates, following allegations of academic malpractice. On 10th March 2026, Professor James B. W. Russell, Deputy Vice Chancellor of COMAHS, convened an emergency meeting with college…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The 2024 audit of the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) in Freetown has revealed that over NLe432,146 was disbursed in salaries to twenty (20) staff members who were not present for physical verification. The audit was unable to ascertain the existence of these individuals or to verify whether the services for…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The World Bank Group has approved the allocation of $137 million to facilitate digital development and foster job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This funding constitutes the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP2), which is designed to augment internet access, provide support to start-ups,…
By Mariama Bundu The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Baluwa Koroma, has said Sierra Leone still records the cheapest fuel pump price in the sub-region despite the recent increase in fuel prices. Baluwa made the statement during the government’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, while responding to concerns…

