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Cristiano Ronaldo, presented with the Best Middle East Player award at the 14th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards on January 19, 2024, in Dubai, U.A.E. 🏆⁠ It could only be him, Cristiano Ronaldo, the trailblazer who first dared to elevate Saudi football, banking on instant triumph and his positive instincts. Ronaldo envisioned the future, assuming the role of a footballing maestro, always one step ahead, with other luminaries soon following his lead. Today, his foresight has made the globalisation of football a reality, shifting the sport’s landscape beyond the traditional Europe-South America axis. Ronaldo’s prowess on the pitch is undeniable, but it’s his knack for making game-changing decisions that have propelled him from Portugal to Manchester, Madrid, Turin, and now Riyadh, that truly sets him apart. He’s a sensation on the field, but even more so in life, a paragon of media savvy with his unrivalled social media presence and judicious choices. Having set up home in Dubai,

Sierra Palms Hotel, Lumley Beach, Wednesday 31st January 2024- Today, we usher in a more positive, environmentally responsible future for Sierra Leone. This was made possible through the selfless and diligent work of our sector's staff, development, and boundary partners. We analyzed and captured pillars with the scientific integrity required to achieve long-term goals established by national and international standards, as evidenced by active engagement and integration of important milestones and partner contributions into the Agency's performance monitoring system. Greater success in the future will necessitate more measures than regulation, and our Transformation Strategy includes measures that promote the development of policies aimed at preventing environmental emergencies and improving communities' ability to respond to climate change impacts. The advancement of good environmental management and the mitigation of climate change impacts will be evidence-based

History-made as Central Bank Approves Mohamed Samoura As UBA Sierra Leone MD and CEO Sierra Leone’s central bank has officially approved Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as UBA Sierra Leone Managing Director and CEO. Samoura, who has been serving in an acting capacity for a year, is the first Sierra Leonean to lead UBA’s local subsidiary since 2008. The approval, known as the “No Objection,” was granted by the Bank of #SierraLeone on January 30, 2024, following the endorsement of Samoura’s nomination by the UBA Group Office and the UBA Sierra Leone Board of Directors in December. Samoura succeeded Usman Isiaka and is the sixth MD-CEO of UBA-SL in the past sixteen years. Since assuming his role, Samoura has made significant strides, building upon the achievements of his predecessors. He has doubled the bank’s revenue, profitability, deposits, account openings, and risk assets. Samoura is deeply committed to the UBA brand and is invested in the growth of local businesses.

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Teach for All Pays Courtesy Call on Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio, Says Education Is an Enabler for SDGs State House, Freetown, Tuesday 30 January 2024 – Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Teach for All, Wendy Sue Kopp, has paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by a cross-section of her national staff, to express appreciation for the enabling environment to operate in the country. She recalled her meeting in 2018 with the President in Dubai, UAE, where he told her that he was going to be the education president, adding that she and her team were very excited to learn about how truly the journey had been. Madam Kopp noted that Teach for All was a global network of independent nonprofit organisations operating in 60 countries from the United States of America to the UK, working with seven other organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa with a commitment to developing collective

Tomorrow ,Thursday 1st February,2024 the three-day Free test drive with the “Waka Fine” Public Transport Buses will come to an end and the official commercial operations will start on Friday 2nd February,2024 from 6am to 10pm daily with the Transport fare of NLe 10 (one way) from the East corridor starting from Calaba Town to the Central Business District (CBD) Central Bus Station as the end point and for the West Corridor from Lumley to the Central Business District (CBD) Central Bus Station as the end point.

Combating Illegal Mining: His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio Opens the 2024 First Parliamentary Seminar Organized by the ECOWAS Parliament. 31st January, 2024 His Excellency The President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, officially opened the crucial 2024 First Parliamentary Seminar on Illegal Mining and its Impact in the West African Region. Held at the Freetown International Conference Centre, this gathering united parliamentarians, environmental experts, and delegates from across the region to tackle this pressing issue and pave the way for a sustainable future. The ECOWAS Parliament was established on the 6th of August, 1994, under Articles 6 and 13 of the ECOWAS Revised Treaty of 1993. The initial protocol establishing the Parliament was signed in Abuja on August 6, 1994. It provided for the structure, composition, competence, and other matters relating to the Parliament and its member states. In his opening speech at th

The African cup of nations tournament is getting interesting as most of the pre - tournament favourite s to win are now out, which country now is on top of your list to win the competition???

The President Dr. Julius Maada Bio is to officially open the 2024 First Parliamentary Seminar on Illegal Mining and its Implications in the ECOWAS Region at the Freetown International Conference Center, Bintumani - Aberdeen. state tuned for full detail

Sierra Leone’s First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio Calls for Action to Protect and Empower Women during the launch of the public transport reforms and 50 new Buses. Youyi Building, Freetown 29th January, 2024 The Integrated Urban Mobility Project in Sierra Leone, aims to address the challenges faced in the transportation systems within the country. The project introduced various initiatives, including traffic lights, pedestrian bridges, and the addition of 50 new buses to improve urban mobility. During the launch of these initiatives, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh emphasized the importance of local responsibility. Encouraging citizens to take ownership of the improved public transport system, he highlighted the need for collective efforts in maintaining and utilizing these resources effectively. This call for responsibility underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a sense of community involvement and accountability in shaping the transportation landscape of Sierra

The Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah clarified public misconceptions surrounding the Election Reforms Committee. He made it very clear that the Election Review Committee has nothing to do with investigating the 2023 General Election to conduct a re-run. The committee will ensure they look into past elections as provided by the agreement to bring up recommendations to address electoral systems and processes. He emphatically made it clear that the next election is in 2028 and the time to challenge the 2023 election as provided by the 1991 constitution has passed. In another development, Minister Chernor Bah debunked reports from various news outlets that the Karpowership will shut down due to unpaid arrears on the part of the Government. He informed the public that since the increase of tariff, the government has consistently every month paid up to Nle50 million to Karpowership. He assured the public that the government is committed to ensuring Karpowers

Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Amb. Norma Sanchez Aguila, paid a curtesy call to The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone. 30 January 2024, Office of the First Lady Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio welcomed Ambassador Norma Sanchez Aguila of the Republic of Cuba, who paid a courtesy call. The meeting had a dual purpose: to establish an acquaintance between the First Lady and the Cuban Ambassador, and to discuss potential collaborations addressing issues, particularly those related to the well-being of women and girls. This dialogue explored ways Cuba could contribute to tackling challenges to promote a positive change in Sierra Leone. The shared dedication to addressing women and girls' issues underscored the importance of international collaboration for meaningful solutions, paving the way for potential projects between Her Excellency's office and the Republic of Cuba's embassy, with a lasting impact on the lives of the people they serve.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has annulled the four-match ban on Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, and cancelled his fine. As a result, Regragui is now available to be in the dugout for the Atlas Lions in their upcoming match against South Africa on Tuesday. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023

Dethrone Media: "Leadership is not just inside the stadium. When Didier Drogba held onto hope and sent a message to the Ivory Coast fans by heading to the stadium and filling the stands to encourage Morocco to win, it showed the face of a leader who holds onto hope until the last moment. If the fall is not certain, Didier Drogba never throws in the handkerchief. Indeed, Morocco won over Zambia, one of the champions of the African Nations Championship, and thus Ivory Coast qualified with the advantage of place. The third, and yesterday it won over Senegal, the champion team defending its title, in a resounding surprise that even the best optimists did not expect. But in football, there are many hidden surprises and moments of madness."

Premier League transfer spending has dropped by 𝟵𝟮% this January compared to 2023 💰😲📉

30th January, 2024. His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by the First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has Launched the Medium Term National Development Plan for 2024 to 2030, at the Freetown International Conference Centre. Theme: A Transformative and Acceleration Angenda for Food Security, Human Capital Development, and Job Creation. President Bio’s medium-term national development plan includes five key initiatives, known as the “Big Five Game Changers.” These initiatives are designed to drive economic growth and improve the well-being of the people of Sierra Leone.

GREAT NEWS AGAIN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION! According to Transparency International (TI) 2023 Index released today, Sierra Leone is now 108 out of 180 countries with a new record score of 35 - it's highest ever. That means we have jumped another 2 places up from 2022 and now rank 22 places upward consistently since 2018 - from 130 in 2017 to 108 in 2023; and sits above 72 Countries in the World and above 31 in Africa including Kenya, Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea, etc. The consistent upward move in TI index and every other Global Index on corruption confirms our strategies are WORKING. Congratulations Sierra Leone!

Reigning champions Senegal are 𝙊𝙐𝙏 of AFCON 🇸🇳❌ The title slips from their grasp

It was an honour to be invited as a special guest for President Joseph Boakai’s first-ever State of the Nation Address before the Joint Session of the 55th Legislature in Monrovia. I was particularly pleased when he acknowledged the historical connection between our two sister countries, and his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. We look forward to working with the government and people of Liberia on many fronts including revamping the Mano River Union, strengthening and protecting border communities and expanding the corridor of trade. Sierra Leone stands firmly with the government and people of Liberia. Thank you President Joseph Boakai, I wish you and your new team all the best.