By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Ibrahim Barrie, a customer of Sky Bank Sierra Leone Limited, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1, facing serious allegations of fraudulent withdrawals totaling over NLe 94,500. Court documents reveal that between May 1 and May 31, 2025, Barrie allegedly executed multiple unauthorized transactions….
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The High Court of Sierra Leone has scheduled a public auction for a parcel of land owned by Mohamed Sheku Turay, a former banker convicted of embezzling Le3.9 billion from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The auction will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:30…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) has announced new restrictions on the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfield due to its deteriorating condition. Effective immediately, only light vehicles, including cars and vans weighing no more than 4 tons, will be permitted to cross the bridge. This decision follows…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Tensions flared in Sierra Leone’s Parliament as the Trade and Industry Committee summoned the Human Resource Manager of Rainbow Paint and Chemical (SL) Limited. This action follows allegations of “disrespectful and contemptuous behavior” during an official oversight visit to the company’s factory in Wellington. Chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie…
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…
