Police Declare Mohamed Sheriff Wanted For Alleged Homosexual Act

September 20, 2020

By Marius Kamara

25-year-old Mohamed Sheriff, formerly of 8 Fort Street, State House Avenue in Freetown has been declared wanted by the Sierra Leone Police after being confirmed missing.

This is according to the Local Unit Commander (LUC) of the Central Police Division, Superintendent Samuel Sesay who was addressing newsmen at the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Monday 9th September 2020.

He said the Sierra Leone Police has mounted investigations and declared Mohamed wanted for what they alleged as a gay act with a schoolboy aged 18years named Bockarie Kamara on 6th September 2020; a crime he said is an offence against the State.

LUC Sesay told newsmen that if and when arrested, Mohamed will be dragged to court and if and when found guilty, will serve a jail term of not less than 35 years with hard labour.

He said after being caught on the act, Mohamed was arrested and detained at the Eastern Police Division where he criminally escaped through the help of some corrupt police personal who were on duty that night.

The LUC said the corrupt police personnel have been arrested and are currently under investigation.

Also addressing newsmen at the police press conference was an Islamic scholar, Imam Zubairu Kamara – father to the victim.

He said he was amazed to notice that the accused has done such a devilish act on his son.

He appealed to the police to help him arrest Mohamed Sheriff and let him face the law accordingly.

“I cannot sit down and watched him bring shame and disgrace to my family with such a devilish act which is strongly against my religious and traditional beliefs. Please arrest him and send him to prison for his entire life term. It will please me to see him perishing in jail”. Imam Kamara appealed to the police.

At the press conference addressing journalists also were Mr. Mohamed Sheriff Snr. and Mrs. Bendu Sheriff, parents of the accused Mohammed Sheriff.

In a bitter tone of voice, the parents said they would not regret if their son is reported death anywhere and in any circumstances, stating that it will be better for him to die rather than living and continue bringing disgrace and shame to their family.

They assured that they will stop at nothing right now to see that Mohamed is arrested and handed over to the police.

They said his devilish act has brought disgrace to their family because according to them, both their religion and tribe are against any form of homosexuality.

Mr. Sheriff said: “I was surprised to have returned from Mosque on that day to receive a call from Imam Kamara informing me that my son was caught having sexual affairs with his son at the back of their house.

He said without wasting time, he went there and met a very angry scene with hundreds of young people demanding my son’s head and life for desecrating the land with such an act.

He said he personally escorted Imam Kamara and some community people to the police to report his son.

The search for Mohamed Sheriff has gained more momentum after the Muslim community has dismissed his father from the Mosque where he was serving as deputy Imam of the Freetown Central Mosque as a part penalty for his son’s unIslamic act.

Among others hunted gays, Mohamed Sheriff is top on the police search and wanted list and if caught today, he will face brutal death in the hands of his hunters or face life imprisonment with hard labour by law.

However, there have been lots of moves by human rights organisations and advocates to get the government to expunge these draconian laws from the country’s law books but to no avail.

Sources have it that these attempts by human rights advocates have all failed because the act of Lesbianism and Gay is against religious beliefs as Sierra Leone is a Muslim and Christian-dominated state with high respect and regards for religion.

Mines Minister Calls On Mining Companies For Effective Operations

September 18, 2020

By Mohamed Sheriff

The Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Timothy Kabba and his team concluded a two-day familiarisation tour, which took place from the 11^th September to the 12 September 2020 to three mining companies in the Southern and Eastern parts of the country. The three companies visited were Sierra Diamonds Limited in Tongo, Kenema District, Sierra Rutile Limited and Sierra Mining Holdings Limited (Vimetco) in Moyamba District.

The purpose of the visits was to know, discuss and find ways on how the Government can help the mining companies in this difficult time when the coronavirus has affected every sector in society.

Officials of the mining companies conveyed gratitude to the Minister and team for taking their time to visit them in order to know how they are faring on during this challenging period. They warmly welcomed the Minister and his entourage in their mines and expressed similar experiences on how hard they have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

These mines officials further highlighted some of their plans in the next coming years and revealed the corporate social responsibilities they have fulfilled in their different mining locations before and during the pandemic with particular reference to help stem the spread of the coronavirus in their operational areas and the country at large.

Karl Smithson, Executive Director of Sierra Diamonds Limited said the company is pleased with the way the Government is allowing them to operate in the country.

“Tongo Kimberlite diamonds are hybrid in nature. They are among the best diamonds in the world. The Tongo Diamond Project is one of the important diamond projects in West Africa. The company has plans to provide over 700 jobs for the locals. The landscape of Sierra Leone and Liberia are unique in terms of Mineral in Africa,” he stated.

Theuns De-Bruyne is the Acting Chief Operations of Sierra Rutile Limited. He said over the past two years the company has contributed immensely towards human capital development via training sessions conducted for locals and as well offered educational scholarships to residents in order to further their education in various tertiary institutions in the country.

Basudeb Datta, who is the General Manager of Vimetco maintained that they will continue to pay taxes and appealed to the Minister to consult with the appropriate bodies to see how best taxes could be reduced for them during this trying period.

The Minister of Mines and Minerals Resources, Timothy Kabba, expressed thanks and appreciation to the companies for adhering to his call at a short notice.

He commended the companies for their activities both in the mining sector and at the community level enjoining that the companies must brace up so as to be able to kick off mining in full scale for the benefit of their companies and the people since the virus has started subsiding in the country and the world.

The Minister promised that the Ministry will ensure provision of the required help/aid so that the companies will be able to stand the test of time.

“I want to see the companies succeed so that the lives of the people will be better because they own the land and the minerals,” he underscored.

He commended the companies for the scholarships and training they’re giving to the locals and other citizens and encouraged them to continue to offer the kind gestures to the community people.

“I want to encourage the companies to ensure that the communities and the country at large benefit from the ongoing mining process in order for the country not to be a total loser amidst the plenty of resources it has,” he said.

While addressing the workforce of Sierra Diamonds Limited (SDL), Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), and Vimetco the Mines Minister thanked them for accepting to work for the companies.

“I want to encourage you to work hard, be patient, law abiding, loyal to your country and be supportive to your families for a better life and a better economy,” he said.

He commended the companies for creating job opportunities for the locals and the country at large and promised that the Government headed by President Bio will stop at nothing to make sure that their rights are protected from abuse.

The Minister told them to always feel free to use the right approaches in case they have any issues with their employers. He promised to always be an intermediary between the workers and the companies so that the two will be winners since all of them are working for the country and for-profit purposes.

Some of the workers at SDL, SRL and Vimetco assured the Minister and in extension the Government for their continued support and promised to be law-abiding for the good of the country.

Legal Aid Board set to represent all accused persons in Special Sessions in Moyamba and Kabala

September 18, 2020

Legal Aid Counsels, Mohamed Korie, Ibrahim Samba & Counsel Sei Kabba Coomber

By Joseph Dumbuya

On Friday, 11 September 2020, Legal Aid Counsels were on the road to the other district headquarter towns where the sessions were meant to start after completion of a two-week long Criminal Session in Port Loko and Pujehun.

Legal Aid Counsels, Mohamed Korie and Ibrahim Samba, who represented all the 49 cases heard in the Port Loko Special Criminal Session, left for Kabala where the session started on Tuesday, 15 September 2020. While Counsel Sei Kabba Coomber who represented the cases in the Pujehun Session arrived in Moyamba on Sunday, September 13 where the session started on Monday, 14 September 2020.

Counsels Mohamed Korie and Ibrahim Samba represented the 49 cases heard in the Port Loko session presided over by Justice S. O. Taylor. Six of the cases were acquitted and discharged, 16 were sentenced to various prison terms and 27 cases were adjourned.

While Legal Aid Counsel, Sei Kabbah Coomber represented 17 accused persons in the Pujehun Session presided over by Justice Ganda. These include 6 convicted of sexual penetration and sent to prison terms ranging from 7 to 15 years; two of those charged with sexual penetration were acquitted and discharged; one accused was convicted of sexual touching and sentenced to four years imprisonment; two were convicted of house breaking and larceny and sentenced to 8 years and ten years imprisonment respectively and one was convicted of store breaking and larceny and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment.

The session in Kailahun which was presided over by Justice Simeon Alieu was concluded on Monday, September 14. Legal Aid Counsels Ibrahim Tholley and Patrick Kamara provided legal representation to all 72 cases heard in that session comprising 40 completed cases, 6 acquitted and discharged cases, 12 discharged cases and 14 incomplete cases.

Meanwhile Counsels Mohamed Korie and Ibrahim Samba arrived in Kabala on Sunday, 13 September 2020 for the Special Criminal Session in that part of the country which started on September 15. Both Counsels spent Monday, September 14 paying a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Sengbah Chiefdom, Alie Balasama Marah III. They also visited the Police Station and the Correctional center in Kabala where they met with officers and spoke with suspects and inmates respectively.

Chief Justice Presides Over 39 Cases

September 18, 2020

His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards

As High Court Criminal Sessions Commences…

By Elkas Sannoh

His Lordship Justice Babatunde Edwards, the Chief Justice of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone has resumed work and officially opened the September, 2020 Criminal Sessions on Tuesday, 15^th September, 2020 after a hale and hearty two weeks break in the country.

The Chief Justice presided over thirty nine (39) cases marking the official commencement of this year’s High Court Criminal Sessions for the 2020 Judicial Calendar. The September, 2020 Criminal Sessions, commenced without the usual fanfare due to the outbreak of the deadly corona virus disease, (COVID 19).

During the session, the accused persons were represented by the Legal Aid Board lawyers whilst the State counsel prosecuted the cases brought before the Court. The cases ranged from murder; sexual penetration; Burglary; Wounding with intent; Larceny and Robbery with aggravation among others.

One of the accused persons, 25-year-old painter, Mohamed Musa Bangura, pleaded guilty and said his act to stab his friend, Cherinoh Barrie, was not intentional and therefore begged for mercy.

Representing the accused person, Defence Lawyer, Cecilia Tucker, told the Court that her client (the accused) is a first time offender who did not waste the precious time of the Court before taking a guilty plea. She said her client showed remorse and pleaded guilty to demonstrate regret for his action.

In her response, the State counsel, Elizabeth Tity Jalloh, said the accused person stabbed the victim on his right hand with a bottle. She said the victim received five stitches with other minor injuries.

Delivering his judgement on the matter, the Chief Justice, based on the Defence’s plea and the fact that the victim and the accused were friends, aged 25 and 26 respectively sentenced Mohamed Musa Bangura to one year imprisonment and cautioned him to desist from all forms of violence.

“I hope you have learnt a very good lesson from your action,” said Justice Edwards.

He admonished him to conform to good moral behaviour after spending his term at the Correctional Center.

His Lordship Justice Edwards refused bail to all murder cases including the notorious Waterloo herbalist, Mohamed Conteh popularly known as ‘Jahanama Fire’ and two others who allegedly murdered three people on Tuesday, 25^th February, 2020 at Magbath village, in the Western Rural District of Freetown.

The sessions continue.

FoRUT Supports the Fight Against Corruption Through Capacity Building

September 18, 2020

By Hassan Yankee

A Non-Governmental Organization known as People Power Movement Sierra Leone (PPM-SL) has with funds from FoRUT conducted a regional level training of its members and representatives from other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the Anti-corruption Amended Act 2019, the National Anti-corruption Strategy 2019 – 2023 and the “Role of CSOs in the Fight against Corruption in Sierra Leone”.

The training objective was for PPM SL members and other CSOs to improve their knowledge on the national Anti-Corruption Instruments in fighting corruption in Sierra Leone.

The trainings were conducted between 8th and 15th September 2020 and targeted over 130 PPM and other CSO members across Kenema, Bo, Bombali, Port Loko and Western Area Rural districts of Sierra Leone. The trainings’ lead Facilitator was Alhassan Kargbo, the Deputy Director of Public Education and Outreach Department of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

“The training will add value to our mobilization and sensitization initiatives as CSOs will realize that corrupt offences are not only limited to one who’ receives’, but also one who ‘offers’ or ‘gives’ as the amendment increased penalties for corruption offences,” says Patrick Adu, the PPM SL Chairperson of Kenema.

Mrs. Yakoya Kamara a PPM member of Port Loko ecstatically said that the training has helped her know better about the Anti-Corruption Laws in Sierra Leone and was happy that the Amendment Act gives the ACC the powers in consultation and agreement with the Head of the National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) to abort the signing of contracts that are not in the national interest.

The PPM SL National Coordinator Alhassan Jalloh said that one cannot give what he doesn’t have, and the trainings were geared towards empowering CSOs to understanding the powers, functions and limitations of the ACC, the Anti-Corruption Amendment Act , the National Anti- Corruption Strategy 2019 – 2023 and the Role of CSOs in fighting corruption in Sierra Leone.

Mr. Jalloh said that the Role of CSOs is to share what had been learnt in the training to others such as school children, teachers, bike riders, market traders, household heads etc to better prepare them to resist and report corruption at all time.

He elucidated on Section 128 of the Amendment which focuses on offences on academic malpractice and which also states that “a person found guilty of corrupt practice or activity organized by an examination body or educational institution shall be liable to a fine of not less than fifty million Leones or not less than 5 years imprisonment or both”.

The structure, operations and powers of the ACC were thoroughly discussed.

It was clear that the ACC was established by the Government of Sierra Leone with the promulgation of the Anti-Corruption Act 2000 which gave the ACC its legal existence to investigate alleged instances of corruption and to prevent corrupt practices. Because of the weaknesses in the Anti-Corruption Act 2000, the Anti-Corruption Act 2008 repealed and replaced the Anti-Corruption Act 2000 with the aim of strengthening the ACC to most effectively execute its functions and mandates. The novelty in the 2008 Act is that it gives the Commission prosecutorial powers, powers for asset declaration of Public officials and also increases the offences of corruption from 9 to 27.

Chinese Medical Expert Teams Bid Farewell

September 18, 2020

By Amin Kef Sesay

A send-off party was held by the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone at the Freetown International Conference Center, Bintumani Hotel, on September 15, 2020, to bid farewell to the three Chinese Medical Expert Teams in Sierra Leone.

Present among the invited guests were the Minister of Defence and National Coordinator for COVID-19 Response Brig. (Rtd.) Kellie Conteh, the Minister of Health and Sanitation Professor Alpha Wurie, Dr. Housainou Taal, Country Representative of World Food Program, Deputy Ministers, members of Chinese Military Medical Expert Group, China CDC Expert Team and Chinese Medical Team in Sierra Leone,

During the event, the Minister of Defence and National Coordinator for COVID-19 Response Brig. (Rtd.) Kellie Conteh and the Minister of Health and Sanitation, Professor Alpha Wurie, spoke highly of the China-Sierra Leone health cooperation especially the mutual support in trying to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministers of Defence and Health thanked the Government and people of China for always being the first to provide help to Sierra Leone in hours of need.

Minister Wurie stated that thanks to China’s support, Sierra Leone was the first Member State of the Mano River Union to have the capability to conduct COVID-19 tests.

Minister of Defence furthered that were it not for the support China provided in the form of human capacity, equipment and supplies, Sierra Leone would not have made as much success in the fight against COVID-19 as it has registered at this point. They both spoke highly of the service offered by the three Chinese Medical Expert Teams in Sierra Leone.

H.E. Ambassador Hu Zhangliang said with the long-term support and cooperation of the Sierra Leonean Government and people, development partners, and friends from all walks of life, the public health cooperation between China and Sierra Leone has achieved remarkable results.

The Ambassador noted that at present, the COVID-19 pandemic is still ravaging the world, posing enormous threat to people’s lives and health as well as global public health security.

He maintained that during this difficult time, China and Sierra Leone have been firmly together adding how at the initial stage of China’s hard battle, H.E. President Julius Maada Bio sent a message to H.E. President Xi Jinping expressing sympathy and solidarity. The Parliament of Sierra Leone passed a special resolution and awarded a certificate of solidarity to the National People’s Congress of China.

Ambassador Hu Zhangliang highlighted that similarly, China provided swift assistance to Sierra Leone to support the latter’s fight against the pandemic even though China herself was faced with huge challenges and pressure.

He said so far the Chinese side has provided seven rounds of urgent donation to Sierra Leone. The donated items, he said, include PPEs, respirators, facial masks, medical gloves, ventilators, testing kits etc. “I’m glad to know that these most needed materials have been essential in enhancing Sierra Leone’s capabilities of combating the pandemic. The three Chinese medical teams in Sierra Leone have been working day and night with their local colleagues in case detection, patient treatment and technical training,” he informed the guests.

The Ambassador commended the notable achievements the Sierra Leonean Government and people made in the control of the pandemic under the staunch leadership of President Julius Maada Bio. He noted that China will continue to strengthen cooperation with Sierra Leone in all fields.

On behalf of the three Chinese Medical Expert Teams in Sierra Leone, Dr. Zhao Guangyu said that it is a big joy for the teams to provide support to this beautiful land and its people and that they are glad to contribute to the fight against the virus shoulder to shoulder with their local counterparts.

Up to mid-September, the three Chinese Medical Expert Teams have all together conducted 9,000 tests, participated in treating and rescuing over 270 patients and lives and organized trainings for 300 local staff.

In a subsequent event, led by the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Hu Zhangliang, the Chinese Medical team on Wednesday 16th September, 2020 bade farewell to Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh.

Chinese Medical team bade farewell to Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh.

The Ambassador informed the Hon. Vice President that after a year’s tour of duty the Chinese medical team will return to China.

Amb. Zhangliang assured VP Juldeh Jalloh of China’s continued support to Sierra Leone and the health sector. He stated that the team which arrived in Sierra Leone in June 2019 should have returned home this June but stayed to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his response, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh thanked the team on behalf of President Bio for their service to Sierra Leone, their support to the military and the health sector. He wished them well in their new endeavor.

Being here, he noted, is critical of Sierra Leone-China relationship as the support is of vital importance to human capital development in the areas of education, health and agriculture; especially in the health sector.

Minister of Health and Sanitation, Professor Alpha Wurie

Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Discredits Coup Plot Allegation

September 18, 2020

Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Lahai Lawrence Leema

Frowning at Dissemination of Incendiary Messages…

By Amin Kef Sesay

In the wake of a serious allegation made against the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Lahai Lawrence Leema of manipulating or instigating the staging of a coup plot to overthrow the legitimate SLPP ruling Government, this medium caught up with Leema who granted this medium an exclusive interview.

In a cool and calculated manner, the young but proactive Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs ,Lahai Lawrence Leema, intimated that from what he has learnt so far there are some misguided and politically malevolent individuals who have become notorious in creating mischief by inciting the public and the military to overthrow the democratically elected Government, headed by President Julius Maada Bio, against the laws of the land.

He furthered that it must be made known that the principal role of the military in a democracy is clearly defined by the laws of this country: to protect citizens and defend the State.

“Hence, the Government fully acknowledges and appreciates the professionalism of the RSLAF,” he maintained further adding that the general public must be reminded that Sierra Leone is a democratic State that is guided by the Rule of Law referencing Section 5 of the 1991 Constitution Act No. 6.

The Deputy Internal Affairs Minister highlighted that the functions of State institutions are provided by the country’s laws and thus as a law-abiding citizen he fully understands those parameters as guided by Section 4 of Chapter 2 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone Act No. 6 of 1991.

Leema vehemently revealed that he has, at no time, held any meeting with any individual or group of military officers to plan a coup plot against the Government that is performing so well.

“In accordance with the country’s laws, this Government was elected by the people of Sierra Leone for a fixed term and the Government has a social contract to maintain law and order and safeguard the people’s achievements. Hence, the Government shall not treat lightly any attempt by anyone to jeopardise the security of the State through unconstitutionality,” he maintained.

According to him, the security of the State is paramount and the Government reserves the rights and obligations to preserve law and order of the State either by operational response or by law depending on the material circumstance.

Contextually, Leema said of more importance is that, it is only through periodic elections that an elected Government shall be removed from power as opposed to any undemocratic means.

He emphatically stated that any attempt to use any illegal or criminal method to carry out any diabolic intention shall meet the stiffest resistance.

“Of course such attempt shall be decisively dealt with as per law required,” he affirmed.

He concluded by encouraging all law-abiding citizens to discountenance all incendiary and misguided voice notes and videos looming the social media and continue with their normal businesses.

The Deputy Internal Affairs Minister intimated this news medium that he shall formally report the said audios to the Cyber Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department.

East End Lions Unveils New Head Coach

September 18, 2020

The Club presented their 2019 Annual Reports to the Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Chris Kamara

By Amin Kef Sesay

The East End Lions Football Club has on Thursday 17^th September, 2020 appointed a new Coach, Ibrahim Sillah, as their new head coach during an auspicious event held at the Board Room of Africa Young Voices Media Empire Headquarters on Wesley Street in Freetown while unveiling their new coaching staff.

The Club presented their 2019 Annual Reports to the Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Chris Kamara, announced the disbursement of COVID-19 funds received from SLFA, presentation of certificates to some of their distinguished members including the outgoing Head Coach, John Keister and the unveiling of their new Coaching Staff.

The programme was chaired by Asmaa James.

Sillah’s appointment came after the former coach of the club, John Keister, was appointed as the head coach of the National Team, Leone Stars.

In his address, Chairman of the East End Lions Football Club, Anthony Navo Jr, said they took over in January 2019 as the Executive body of the East End Lions Football Club furthering how when they took over, just within one year, they won the Sierra Leone Premier League unbeatable, adding that 2020 could have been their second year of victory but due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country the league was cancelled.

He said as a team they do not only want to win trophies and seat back but rather they are working towards the development of the club. The Chairman of the club applauded their former Coach, John Keister, whom ,he said, has been working tirelessly towards the development of the club and coached the team till they won the 2019 Premier League.

He said it was because of his hard work and commitment that he was appointed to serve as coach for the National Team.

He said as an National Executive they invested 2.5 Billion Leones towards the development of the club of which 27 percent of the money came from gate takings, 8 percent from sponsorship and 62 percent of came from their pockets as members of the National Executive.

He expressed appreciation to the Sierra Leone Football Association for their sincerity in disbursing the COVID-19 Fund that was given by FIFA to every sector of sporting activities across the country.

In his contribution, Mohamed Gento Kamara, Vice Chairman of East End Lions Club buttressed what the Chairman has just said.

Global Coordinator of the East End Lions Football Club, Dr Fatu Taqi, while presenting Certificates of Appreciation to the former Head Coach of the club, John Keister, said they are very happy for his new appointed adding that as a team they will surely miss his presence within the club.

She said that it because of his professionalism and commitment towards his career that was why he was appointed to lead the national team saying she is with the strong belief that his success story within the East End Lions will be felt within the National Team.

In his response, former Head Coach of East End Lions, John Keister expressed appreciation to the club for recognizing his strides and successes within the club and for giving him the platform.

He described the event as an historic in his life, stating that he is very humble that the club first thought of him because of leading the club in the first place and that all the successes he achieved were as a result of their support.

He said that he has left the club with well experienced players and a technical team which will take the team to a higher peak and wished them all the best in subsequent competitions.

The National Secretary General of the club, Alpha Jalloh, also used the opportunity to present the club’s 2019 Report to the general membership. He described the currently Executive as very proactive as shown by the things they have done for the club which others have not done for their clubs.

He said as a club it is their obligation to submit Reports on an annual basis, which they have done and will be presented to other sectors.

He presented the Report to the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), the East End Lions Elders Committee, and the East End Lions Fan Club.

Yung Baller: The Rise of Another Sierra Leonean Musical Artist

September 18, 2020

By Amin Kef Sesay

Mohamed Junior Sanago, popularly known as Yung Baller, is another newcomer in the entertainment music industry with impressive vibes, who has a unique power of making listeners fall for his records and him particularly.

He is also a producer with Sierra Leone as his home country but is currently residing in the United States of America. He has the natural knack to produce Afro Pop, R&B, Dancehall, Hip hop music tracks that are very enticing and gaining prominence. Yung Baller sings in English / Krio. He grew up in Freetown in an industrial area with his mother, who is a Liberian, his father and five siblings.

He has never slowed down since he hit the industry with banger singles, ‘Shocking Me’ and ’Strip’ .The popular songs topped several music charts in Uganda and ranked #4 on the Chart Beat alongside artists like Eddy Kenzo, John Blaq.

Yung Baller started his musical career in 2017 by uploading songs on his Sound Cloud account. In 2018, he released his first single called “Freaky” featuring Many Fresh. Another song released was “Roll Up” featuring a Ghanaian Artist called Edwino.

Baller, the young talented artist, has been featured by artists like Lib Flex, Togar Haward, Friday Da Cellphone Man and he has personally engineered various songs.

He worked relentlessly and successfully to convince countless listeners to become his fans in 2019 with impressive tracks and collaborations.

On ‘Strip’, featuring a Liberian artist, Pikasso, Yung Baller proved his distinctiveness as he displayed a diverse approach to the Afrobeat sound with lyrics that perfectly blend with his sharp voice.

From what many people who have listened to his songs, Yung Baller, has a bright prospect in the music industry as he is multi-talented and making steady in-roads in the industry that will definitely catapult him to higher heights. Presently constrained in certain ways, this promising Sierra Leonean artist is looking forward to individuals who will promote him financially and otherwise to see him make breakthroughs and put Sierra Leone on the international musical stage.

You can learn more about Yung Baller via the following Social Media platforms:

https://g.co/kgs/EqnYu4 google search

www.facebook.com/yungballermusic

www.instagram.com/yungballermusic

www.twitter.com/yungballermusic

Customer Care Has Never Been a Joking Matter For NP (SL) Ltd

September 18, 2020

By Amin Kef Sesay

As the saying goes “the taste of the pudding lies in the eating”. In other words, one cannot judge whether something is worth going for until someone practically knows its worthiness. Putting this wise saying into the context of the petroleum business landscape in this country, it will be like this: one cannot know the efficacy of any company that is engaged in the marketing of petroleum products unless one tries to transact business with companies that market these products.

From various surveys that this medium has so far conducted over the years, what came up frequently was that many Sierra Leoneans and other nationals are indeed very much attached to the National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited (NP-SL Ltd) simply because the company always tries to give them utmost satisfaction through effective customer care platforms.

To start with, individuals are first attracted by the company’s state of the art Filling Stations, perfectly built and painted in green and yellow colours, many of them spacious to accommodate large fleet of vehicles, having mini marts where basic items could be bought and in some instances, small sections to mend tires, there is much to satisfy customers’ needs. Besides, the pump attendants are always dressed in uniforms with the company’s official yellow and green colors, creating a serene atmosphere around these Filling Stations.

Now within the Filling Stations one can discover modern calibrated pumping machines which are automated and whenever fuel is discharged these machines display the prices and quantity in litres. These pumping machines are far more efficient than those that used to exist in the past as they are very much transparent, something which buyers cherish a lot. As a matter of fact, seeing what one is paying for brings extreme satisfaction especially when one has the feeling that one is getting back exactly what one is paying for.

When an individual is mindful of the fact that, he or she, is being cared for like how a mother cares for her child then the individual feels great. NP-SL Ltd is like a Mother to all its numerous customers in the country. It is in that region that the company sees it as a matter of importance to always remind individuals about certain precautionary measures to be adhered to for safety purpose and these include not sparking any naked flame, to switch off phones at Filling Stations, to turn off vehicle engines whilst purchasing fuel among others. Fire extinguishers are always handy at these Filling Stations. Taking into cognizance the fact that the petroleum products that the company deals in, petrol, diesel, gas and lubricants, are highly inflammable then it is very much important that a caring company must always endeavor to enhance precautionary measures.

NP Gas is a cooker that has been proven to have a high precision performance. Manufactured in different cylinder sizes NP Gas has been rated to be environmentally friendly as it does not cause any gaseous negative effects on users. It can be easily refilled with gas that maybe be secured at any of the company’s Filling Station at reasonable prices and they have now become very trending as many people are going for it.

With NP Smart Card customers can purchase fuel with ease. Replacing chits, holders of NP Smart Card, including institutions and individuals can credit their cards with money. With unique codes, it gives the holders security. The card is presented at any NP Filling Station, with the holder stating the quantity that he or she wants to be pumped into a vehicle. This is shortly communicated to the pump attendants who will then pump the stipulated quantity of fuel. It has been attested by many that they find it quite convenient using the Smart card to purchase fuel, be it petrol or diesel.

NP-SL is commended for strictly implementing the laid down policy of giving preference to offering job opportunities to Sierra Leoneans instead of thinking of bringing in foreign expatriates. This policy is really in sync with the country’s Local Content Policy. The good thing about this policy is that it had and still continues to help in the area of poverty reduction. Lives have been improved as a result of the strict application of this policy.

When it comes to the execution of its Corporate Social Responsibility the company has been steadily rolling it out. The company was highly commended for joining the fight against COVID-19 by donating the sum of One Billion Leones to the National COVID-19 Response Centre in Freetown which was meant to be utilized by Government in its strides to subdue the new enemy in our midst.

NP-SL Ltd helped the National Fire Force (NFF), Kissy Branch, when in the not too distant past it facilitated the construction of a water facility from which water could be sourced to be used in extinguishing fire incidences within Greater Freetown. Considering the fact that water could be very difficult to access in the East End of Freetown the intervention of the company to salvage firefighters from the hassle of fetching water was widely commended. As a matter of fact it was not the first time that the company has come to the aid of the NFF.

The passion of the Shareholders of the company and its various Management teams to succeed and expand is truly evident in the opening of branches within the West African sub-region in countries like Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast and The Gambia. All these branches are vibrantly functioning and providing qualitative services to its numerous customers.

In all the countries where the company is operating it is paying huge taxes to the Governments. These taxes paid form part of the revenue bases of those countries and are used to finance certain development projects that are expected to positively impinge on the lives of the vast majority of the populace.

From the foregoing, it is very certain that NP-SL Ltd, based on the various services it is offering its numerous customers, is becoming very endearing to many as the clock ticks. Indisputably, the company has won the minds and likes of many and more and more individuals are becoming attracted.