By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Embassy of Sierra Leone in the People’s Republic of China has formally asked Cambodian authorities for waivers and leniency on behalf of roughly 60 Sierra Leonean nationals stranded in Cambodia after their visas expired. In a Note Verbale dated 13 March 2026 (SLE/PEK/ADMIN/NV No.53/26), the embassy requested that the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has accused the national government of conducting only a “limited dialogue” before deciding to adopt a Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system, a move that has prompted opposition officials from the All People’s Congress (APC) to announce a boycott of governance. The dispute centers on Recommendation 78 of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Freetown The National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the Office of National Security (ONS) have moved from warning to the brink of enforcement in what they describe as a decisive effort to collect outstanding licence-related revenues from private security companies (PSCs) operating in Sierra Leone. In a public notice dated March…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Mustapha Kpaka, a tiler and laborer, has been detained following his appearance in court on charges of larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. The charges arise from allegations that he stole construction materials from a church located in the Western Area. Court records indicate that the…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope A senior officer of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) is currently in custody in Sierra Leone after being apprehended with a substantial quantity of illegal drugs. Deputy Immigration Border Commander Randy P. Z. Tuweh was arrested on March 14, 2026, in the border town of Jendema. According to the LIS,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope The presidents of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia convened today in Conakry for a crucial summit aimed at alleviating heightened tensions along the borders of the Mano River Basin. The gathering comes in response to a series of territorial disputes that have escalated into military confrontations and civilian casualties, prompting…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope A magistrate court in Freetown has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Allieu, a contractor implicated in the alleged theft of municipal property belonging to the Freetown City Council (FCC). The warrant was announced by Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah during a session at Pademba Road Court No….
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT With profound sorrow and heartfelt sadness, the family, relatives, and loved ones announce the passing of Late Chief Ya Alimmay Mabinty Kargbo, a respected matriarch and community leader who peacefully departed this life on 12th March, 2026Age: 97 years old. Late Chief Ya Alimmay Mabinty Kargbo was known for her wisdom, kindness, and…
Funeral announcement…. The death is reported of Sister Monica Sandy, which sad event took place on Sunday 15th March 2026. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.May her precious soul rest in peace
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that the families of James-Decker, Quist and Daramy announce the sudden passing of their beloved son, father, brother, Uncle and friend, Mr. Samuel Quinton James-Decker, Age 47years.Which occurred on Friday, 6th March 2026 in Canada. He leaves to mourn his irreplaceable loss his mother, Mrs….
