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 Emmerson Warns Telecom Companies Over Copyright Violation Sierra Leonean music icon Emmerson Bockarie, popularly known as “Sugar Medicine,” has publicly called out telecommunications companies for allegedly using his songs without authorization. The U.S.-based artist issued a stern warning, demanding that his intellectual property be respected and used only under proper licensing agreements. In a recent social media post, Emmerson expressed frustration over the unauthorized use of his creative work, highlighting the lack of financial benefits or formal agreements with the companies in question. A Direct Message in Krio Emmerson’s post, written in Krio, carried a cautionary tone as he addressed the telecom operators: "Hello sir, Madam, a bring kola nut…Eheng!!! Duya if at all una telecommunications company day use me wok (songs) without me consent or proper license agreement, duya na baig a day baig, noto so for do am. The copyright law say, as a creator a suppose for gri and get ...

  The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles operating within the Central Business District (CBD) of Freetown, effective February 1, 2025. This decision was disclosed during a meeting held at police headquarters on January 11, which brought together stakeholders, including the Bike Riders Union, civil society organizations, and enforcement bodies. The ban aims to ease traffic congestion and enhance public safety in the CBD. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) John Senesie, speaking on behalf of the police, acknowledged the critical role commercial motorcyclists play in providing employment and transportation services. However, he emphasized the need for compliance, noting that the measure is essential for maintaining order and ensuring the safety of all road users. “We understand the importance of bike riders in creating jobs and facilitating transportation, but this ban is necessary to ensure a free flow of traffic and public safety,” AIG Senesie sta...

The recent safe recovery of the three missing boys, Alpha Amadu Jagitay, Ramadan Jagitay, and Abdulai Jalloh, has brought relief to their families and the wider Freetown Rural District community. The boys, who disappeared on their way to Quranic lessons in Allen Town, were found after an extensive search coordinated by police in both the rural and urban districts. The boys’ families had called on the public to assist by sharing any information, which underscores the vital role of community cooperation in such cases. This incident adds to growing concerns over the rising number of reported missing children in the Western Area since the beginning of the year. While authorities have yet to establish a definitive link to kidnapping, the trend has prompted residents to heighten their vigilance. On the same day, renowned writer and poet Umar Farook Sesay announced that his 13-year-old relative, Florence Bangura, had gone missing, shedding light on the emotional toll these incidents have on...