By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper FREETOWN — Air Sierra Leone has come under renewed scrutiny after its promised return to commercial flight operations at the end of October passed without independently verifiable evidence of the airline resuming its London services. The airline had announced in August that ticket sales were officially open ahead of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Three people are feared dead and another reportedly critically injured after a commercial tricycle, commonly known as a keke, became trapped beneath a container truck in Allen Town, eastern Freetown. The collision reportedly occurred on November 9, 2026, according to preliminary information circulated through an eyewitness account. However, the…

By Kadiatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper A total of 337 migrant returnees have graduated from a six-week skills training programme organised in Freetown and Makeni to support their reintegration into society through employment and self-employment opportunities. The graduation ceremonies were held in Makeni on Thursday and in Freetown on Friday, according to the International Organization…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and tackling all forms of violence against children. The President gave the assurance during a meeting with Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children, at State House in Freetown….

By Kadijatu Bangura Hope has been restored for 242 Sierra Leonean migrant returnees after they successfully completed an intensive six-week skills training programme designed to help them rebuild their lives and earn a sustainable living. The programme, implemented by the National Youth Commission (NAYCOM) in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), was held…

By Joseph Momoh The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has taken a major step to strengthen the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) with a specialised training for 40 Family Support Unit (FSU) investigators drawn from across the country. The one-day capacity-building programme, organised by LAWYERS with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…

By Saidu Jalloh A labourer has been remanded in custody after he was arraigned before the Pademba Road Magistrates’ Court No.1 on allegations of burglary and larceny involving a Samsung phone and a Dell laptop valued at NLe13,000. John Marrah appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah on Thursday to face two counts conspiracy to commit…