2008-10-13
Super Eagles Beat Sierra Leone 4 - 1 - Maintain 100 Percent Record
Invincible Super Eagles yesterday defeated Sierra Leone 4 - 1in the 2010 African Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup qualifier match played at the sixty thousand capacity Abuja National Stadium.2008-10-13
'Eagles Deserve to Win'
Sierra Leone coach, Mohammed Kanu, has admitted Super Eagles superiority over his Leone Stars, which he said ranks among the best in the world. 2008-10-13
Team Spirit Key to Eagles' Success - Odiah
Nigeria full back Chidi Odiah has attributed the Super Eagles' rejuvenation to a renewed sense of team spirit. 2008-10-13
Parents Urged to Respect Children's Rights
In Commemoration of Universal Children's Day from October 8 to 15, the Iranain Chancncellor of the Cultural consulate in Freetown has told journalists that parents should respect the rights of children. 2008-10-13
Fullahs Support Dr. Timbo for Leadership
The tussle for the tribal chieftaincy in the Fullah community has divided it into two factions, but recent meetings convened have indicated that majority of them now support Dr. Timbo. 2008-10-13
Government Tightens Control of NGOs
Officials in Sierra Leone are drafting a new law that will tighten controls on non-profit organisations working in the country, joining other governments demanding more accountability from their donors. 2008-10-12
Eagles Romp Past Sierra Leone
Nigeria coach Shuaibu Amodu made some major changes to his starting line-up and was rewarded with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Sierra Leone in a 2010 World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday in Abuja. 2008-10-11
Obodo Leads Amodu's Unfamiliar Line-Up
Nigeria's starting eleven for today's game against Sierra Leone goes for youth and pace. 2008-10-10
Shittu Eyes Clean Sheet Record
Nigeria defender Danny Shittu is under no illusions about how difficult Saturday's 2010 World Cup/African Nations Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone in Abuja will be, but the Bolton man is hoping the Super Eagles can extend their clean sheet figure to six games. 2008-10-10
Hope of Africa Combating Infant Mortality in Country
Acting upon critical communications received from Connaught Hospital's Care Manager, Dr. Desmond Olu-Black, through Sierra Leone's Minister of Lands, Country Planning and the Environment, Hope of Africa's Director Abigail Thomas is directing a swift fundraising effort, starting with a formal black tie dinner dance to be held this Saturday, October 11th, 2008, 7:00pm to 1:00am at The Westin Atlanta Airport (College Park 30349). 2008-10-10
First Lady Launches Health for all Coalition
First lady Sia Koroma has launched the health for all coalition-Sierra Leone at the conference hall of the reproductive health services division of the ministry of health and sanitation on Fourah Bay Road in Freetown. 2008-10-10
Beyonce's $2.5 Million Diamond Ring Traced to Country
While the US media was yet to get a close up of Beyonce's 'wedding' ring, the singer is reportedly holding on to quite an expensive package. 2008-10-09
Country Adopts Kampala Action Plan
Sierra Leone was among 42 African states that adopted the Kampala Action Plan on 30 September, 2008. This came about after two days of deliberation by representatives of those African states and civil society in a conference hosted by the government of Uganda dubbed the African conference on the convention on cluster munitions. 2008-10-10
Country Drops out of Handball Championship
Sierra Leone handball team failed to proceed to the semi-finals in the ongoing Commonwealth West African Men Handball Championship at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Indoor Sports Hall, Kaduna in Nigeria. 2008-10-10
Kanu Doubtful for Leone Stars Match
Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu is still doubtful for tomorrow's 2010 World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Leone Stars in Abuja. 2008-10-10
Ports Authority Receives Trophy
Champions of Africell sponsored 2007/2008 national premier league, Ports Authority FC Wednesday received their championship trophy from the company at a colourful ceremony held at Mamba Point. 2008-10-10
Ports Authority Receives Trophy
Champions of Africell sponsored 2007/2008 national premier league, Ports Authority FC Wednesday received their championship trophy from the company at a colourful ceremony held at Mamba Point. 2008-10-10
UNDP, Hope Sierra Leone Dialogue With MPs
The UN development agency, UNDP has collaborated with Hope Sierra Leone to organize a dialogue with members of parliament with a focus to healing wounds, building trust and moving forward together. 2008-10-10
Former Child Soldier Tells of Torture, Murder and Enslavement
A former child soldier has testified to the torture, enslavement and murder of civilians by Sierra Leone's RUF rebels allegedly supported by the indicted former Liberian president, Charles Taylor. 2008-10-10
UNICFE to launch 'Handwashing' Day October 15
UNICEF programme communication specialist said her organization would launch a global handwashing day on October 15 at the Victoria Park in central Freetown. |
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