By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in partnership with the Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is actively working to create a Strategic Plan for the years 2026 to 2030. The initiative involves engaging key security forces and stakeholders across various regions of Sierra Leone. On Tuesday, August…
By Sahid Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In Sierra Leone, a notorious criminal cartel has emerged as a significant threat to ordinary citizens, defrauding them of thousands of dollars through fraudulent car sales. At the center of this scheme is Abdul Kamara, who claims on his LinkedIn profile to be a London-based car dealer with a…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter An African Union (AU) delegation recently visited Sierra Leone to commend the nation’s progress in child welfare while emphasizing the urgent need to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. During a meeting at the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs in Freetown, Ms. Catherine Maino, head of…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A disturbing video circulating on social media has brought to light the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by her stepfather. Reports suggest that the incident involved the daughter of the suspect’s wife. Sierra Leone has faced a troubling surge in cases of child sexual abuse in recent…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially closed Dangote Cement (SL) Ltd as of August 25, 2025, due to an outstanding Freight Levy debt of $653,300, which has remained unpaid since 2020. This action reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance and secure revenue for national development….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Myk Berewa, Director of Communications at State House, has taken to Facebook to address concerns surrounding the recently unveiled Citizenship-by-Investment program initiated by the Sierra Leone government. “Salone is not simply handing out passports to foreigners. We are implementing a fast-track citizenship initiative for investors, which is a standard…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning convened a nationwide webinar on Thursday, uniting public service officers from across the country to explore strategies aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance in public service delivery. This initiative follows a directive from Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of…
Episode 17 – Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr: A Record of Delivery Against All Odds By Dr Doma Some people keep asking, “What has Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr really done as Mayor?”The truth is, most of the people asking are not even delegates not the ones who will be voting.They want to silence a woman who has proven herself to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope On August 22, 2025, chaos erupted in the Government Reservation area of Bo when two men were rescued from an angry mob after being accused of attempting to kidnap a 16-year-old girl. The suspects, identified as Mohamed Sheku Sannoh and Abdulai Sandi from Gbaima Road, allegedly approached the girl, claiming…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant move for youth development, the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone. This strategic alliance aims to create new opportunities for young people across the nation by focusing on skills development,…
