Author: Tunde

A black Toyota Rav4 forced its way through traffic on the Peninsula Highway. Witnesses reported burly white men jumping out and putting on balaclavas. Alan Jalloh, 40, and his two friends, one a well-known Freetown footballer, were seized and thrown into the waiting vehicle. They have not been seen since. Two days later, on 25 October 2025, three more men vanished. Within a week, a total of nine people had been abducted from the city, most in broad daylight. Police sources revealed that the victims were dismembered, with at least one beheaded. An officer involved in Jalloh’s case commented, “They…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated counterfeit packaging materials valued at over ₦200 million from five shops in Aba, Abia State. The agency announced that the materials were intended for the production and supply of fake alcoholic beverages and included labels, corks, packs, and outer packaging featuring well-known brand names. In a statement on Wednesday, NAFDAC said its Investigation and Enforcement operatives carried out the raid following credible intelligence regarding the suspected counterfeit operations. A range of brands was affected, including Jameson, Glenfiddich, Four Cousins, Lord’s Dry Gin, and Imperial Blue. The agency…

Federal authorities are investigating letters containing “suspicious substances” sent to congressional and state election offices across the United States. The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are tracing these “suspicious mailings,” with some intercepted before delivery. While officials did not disclose how many offices were targeted, multiple state secretaries and congressional offices have reported receiving the letters. This incident comes just weeks before the US midterm elections, recalling previous security concerns linked to suspicious mail. The agencies stated they are committed to ensuring public safety and securing elections for American citizens. In Delaware, the Department of Elections opened a…

Africell Sierra Leone has launched the fifth edition of the Freetown Africell Marathon, introducing a full 42.2-kilometre race for the first time. Scheduled for December 6, 2026, the event will include four categories: a 5-kilometre race, a 10-kilometre race, a half marathon of 21.1 kilometres, and the full marathon. The addition of the full marathon is a significant milestone, offering experienced runners new challenges and encouraging broader participation. The launch event gathered Africell officials and representatives from various sporting organisations, including Prince Vandy Swallay, President of the National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association, and Ibrahim Moses Kargbo, President of…

Farmers in South Africa are preparing for a potentially strong El Niño season, but they are entering it with fuller dams, better soil moisture, and early summer rains, which provide some reassurance for the upcoming production season. As of 5 October, dam levels were around 90%, significantly higher than the 60% reported during the same period before the 2015/16 drought, according to Malapane Thamaga, a senior economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC). He noted that the 2015 drought was much longer, and conditions were less favourable at that time. Soil moisture has improved following an extended rainy season…

Lawmakers from both parties have welcomed Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the livestream of Nidal Hasan’s execution. Hasan, a US army doctor, was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin expressed her relief on social media, saying, “Good. So sick to have ever considered this.” Meanwhile, Iowa Republican Senator John Curtis stated, “This is the right move, both for the loved ones of the victims and for the country.” He previously cautioned that broadcasting the execution could foster a disturbing appetite for executions as entertainment and would not serve as an effective deterrent.…

The Trump administration is ramping up deportations of immigrants to so-called “third countries” — nations where the immigrants are not from and have no ties. MS NOW international reporter Ines de La Cuetara has been covering these stories and joins Morning Joe with exclusive reporting on a Sierra Leonean immigrant who worked as a nurse in Maryland and spent 30 years in the U.S. with a work permit before being deported to a third country.  MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow Become an MS NOW Member! Join us here ms.now/membership…

Understanding the Dynamics of Authority in Court By Oumar Farouk Sesay A recent clash between Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice Komba Kamanda and Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, known as JFK, during Supreme Court proceedings quickly escalated from a procedural dispute to a broader examination of advocacy and authority. JFK raised a preliminary objection regarding the State’s participation, citing missing documents essential for the case. The Court dismissed his objection but later instructed the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice to file the Statement of Case. While the Court’s ruling did not validate JFK’s objection, it underscored that the issue he highlighted was genuine.…

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Senator Abdul Ningi Recalls Colleague’s Tragic Death Senator Abdul Ningi has reported the unfortunate death of his colleague, Bello Mandiya, who is believed to have died after slipping in his bathroom and hitting his head. Mandiya’s body was found approximately 72 hours later in his Abuja home. Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, shared that neighbours discovered Mandiya’s body after a foul odour alerted them to his absence. He was informed of the incident by his son while in Saudi Arabia. Ningi recounted that Mandiya had last been seen around 11am on Friday, September 4, as he prepared to attend…