By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Pademba Road Magistrates’ Court in Freetown has seen notable progress in the ongoing murder case of journalist Samuel Brima Mattia. The primary accused, Joseph Lamin, appeared alongside two alleged accomplices before Magistrate Sahr Kekura, facing serious charges that include conspiracy to commit murder and murder. Detective Inspector Abubakarr…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sheikh Mohamed Kamara, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC) party and affectionately known as “Money Jagaban,” has made a significant contribution to the Southern Region of Sierra Leone by donating 415 bags of rice in observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. This generous donation aims…
By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with the 12th Infantry Battalion of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, conducted successful raids on illicit gold mining operations in the Diang Chiefdom of Koinadugu District, specifically targeting the renowned tourist destination, Lake Sonfon, which is celebrated as one of Africa’s…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Freetown City Council (FCC) has made a significant advancement in aligning its “Freetown the Treetown” (FTT) project with the international carbon market. A strategic meeting held on March 14, 2025, focused on the project’s progress in enhancing climate resilience and promoting urban reforestation. The meeting was led by the…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Matthew Dingie, has reassured the public that Sierra Leone is poised to meet its revenue generation targets, despite experiencing initial setbacks in early 2025. During the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s (MOIC) weekly press briefing, Dingie emphasized the country’s strong performance…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba, has been actively addressing rumors and concerns surrounding potential visa restrictions and a proposed travel ban affecting Sierra Leone nationals. Kabba has publicly refuted social media reports claiming that Sierra Leone is among 43 countries facing imminent travel bans…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Mend Street/Circular Road community is engulfed in an overwhelming wave of grief and sorrow following a heart-wrenching incident that claimed the lives of two innocent children and left another severely injured at the National Pentecostal School on Fort Street. This tragedy unfolded on March 18, when three children, including…
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By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Ibrahim Michael, a thirty-two-year-old driver, made his initial appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown, facing charges of housebreaking and larceny in violation of Section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the particulars of the offense presented during the court session, on…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), in collaboration with the Kono District Human Rights Committee (KDHRC), has embarked on a fact-finding mission to probe a burgeoning labor dispute between Koidu Limited Mining Company and its employees. The investigation aims to gather firsthand accounts from key stakeholders regarding the…
