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The family of Kadija Bangura has made a public appeal for urgent financial and medical assistance as the young woman continues to battle a prolonged illness that has reportedly failed to respond to treatment. Kadija, who lives along Arabia College Road in Makeni, was visited on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, where she highlighted her deteriorating [...] The post Family Appeals for Lifesaving Support as Former Model Battles Prolonged Illness in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Musa Paul Feika All People’s Congress (APC) party Member of Parliament for Bombali District, Hon. Suliaman Osman Sesay has smeared the Government of Sierra Leone’s Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2026 as a portrayal of the poor and unprogressive state of country’s economy as it fails to translate positive macroeconomic indicators into meaningful improvements in the [...]

Freetown, July 30, 2026 — Ahead of the One Nation Reggae Festival in November this year, Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar is expected to reach a new height today as the One Nation Reggae Festival will be officially launched in Bo, Makeni, and Freetown, marking the start of a nationwide celebration of music, heritage, and unity. ... The post One Nation Reggae Festival Launches Nationwide with Cultural Fanfare appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

Speaker of Parliament Hon. Segepoh Thomas ordered two Members of Parliament out of the Well of Parliament after they engaged in a quarrel during debate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The MPs ordered out of the House are Hon. Ibrahim Barrie of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party, representing Bombali district and Hon. Komba [...] The post Two MPs Sent Out of Parliament During Constitutional Amendment Bill Debate appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) has announced that grant payments for youth beneficiaries in Makeni under the Youth-Led Enterprise Support Project are now largely resolved, with 1,144 out of 1,500 trained beneficiaries having received their funds. The update comes just days after hundreds of youths took to the streets of Makeni to protest [...] The post Government Resumes Payment of Empowerment Funds to Makeni Youth Following Protests appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Hundreds of youths in Makeni have taken to the streets to protest the non-disbursement of funds under the Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project, nearly two months after President Dr Julius Maada Bio symbolically handed over cheques to beneficiaries. The protest, which began on 30 July 2026 at the Makeni City Council, [...] The post “The Money is Not Reflecting” – Makeni Youths Protest Over Unpaid Empowerment Funds appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Revenue Authority (NRA), through its Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) Department, has commenced a provincial training programme for surveyors from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning in Makeni City, Bombali District, as part of efforts to digitise service fee payments and improve revenue collection systems. The training focuses on equipping surveyors with practical [...] The post NRA Trains Surveyors on Mobile Payment App in Makeni to Simplify Service Fees appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Director of Hospital and Ambulance Services, Ibrahim Foday-Musa, together with the Programme Manager for Child Health, Dr. Linda Farma Grant, on Thursday, July 30, held a strategic engagement with the Hospital Management Team and medical doctors at Makeni Regional Hospital as part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to strengthen hospital leadership, improve service [...] The post Makeni Regional Hospital Gets Leadership Boost as Health Ministry Intensifies Service Delivery Drive appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Popular Sierra Leonean dancehall artist, songwriter, and music producer from Makeni, Stuntman Official, has spoken about the growing disagreement within the country’s music industry over the handling of an alleged $30,000 donation reportedly made to the Association of Music Producers. The issue has sparked debate among industry stakeholders over accountability, transparency, and leadership within musicians’ [...] The post Stuntman Official Speaks on Alleged $30,000 Donation Dispute Within Music Industry appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Stephen V. Lansana FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) has honoured 22 outstanding entrepreneurs from Bo, Bombali, and Port Loko districts for their contributions to enterprise [...]

The Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has wrapped up the investigation and prosecution phase of national consultations on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), following engagements with stakeholders in Makeni, Bo, and Freetown.

An alleged scammer, identified as Sajor Jalloh, was reportedly tracked down by a group of youths in Makeni on Saturday, July 25, 2026, over allegations of defrauding a man of more than Le100,000 through a suspected fake overseas travel scheme. According to the allegations, the victim, a Gambian national identified only as Jalloh, claimed he [...] The post Alleged Scammer Intercepted Over Suspected Le100Million Fake Overseas Travel Scheme in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Attorney General, Alpha Sesay and the Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda have concluded the investigation and prosecution phase of nationwide consultations on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), following engagements with stakeholders in Makeni, Bo, and Freetown. The consultations form part of a broader government effort to address the multifaceted nature of FGM, which spans legal, public [...] The post Government Concludes FGM Consultation Phase with Legal Stakeholders appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Prominent All People’s Congress (APC) stalwart Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara(JFK) has commended party members across several constituencies in Makeni, Bombali District, following his direct observation of the APC lower-level elections. JFK described the process as a testament to the party’s commitment to internal democracy, highlighting the peaceful, orderly, and enthusiastic participation of delegates, officials, and grassroots [...] The post Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara Praises Party Grassroots as APC Holds Lower-Level Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Court of Appeal of Sierra Leone has concluded its first-ever provincial sitting in Makeni City, delivering seven judgments and handling urgent applications as part of efforts to bring appellate justice closer to citizens across the country. The week-long session, which marked a historic move by the appellate court to sit outside Freetown, was presided [...] The post Court of Appeal Completes First Makeni Sitting, Delivers Seven Judgments appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Court of Appeal has recorded another milestone in Sierra Leone’s justice sector by delivering seven judgments during a week-long sitting in Makeni City, underscoring the Judiciary’s commitment to decentralizing appellate justice and making the legal system more accessible to citizens across the country. The sitting, held on 22 July 2026, marked the first [...] The post Court of Appeal Delivers Seven Judgments During Historic Makeni Sitting first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

MAKENI, Sierra Leone — In a landmark move to bring justice closer to the people, the Court of Appeal of Sierra Leone delivered seven judgments during a week-long provincial sitting in Makeni City, marking a significant step in the Judiciary’s decentralisation drive. The sittings concluded on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The Court also heard and [...]