By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, September 16, 2025 — AG and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, met with citizens of Makeni City and the wider Bombali District to discuss the newly enacted Criminal Procedure Act 2024 and the ongoing Constitutional Review Process. This engagement was part of the Ministry of Information and Civic…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, September 16, 2025 — The National Civic Day Series, hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, successfully brought together government officials and opposition members in Makeni to address crucial governance issues affecting citizens. The event highlighted significant topics such as the National Census, Constitutional Review, and…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, September 17, 2025 — Augustine Foday Ngbobie, Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), reassured development partners and officials from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) of the ACC’s unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption. He emphasized the importance of closely monitoring the use…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, September 16, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, announced a significant 50% surge in visitor numbers from key source markets in 2024 compared to previous years. She made this announcement during the Civic Day Series, organized by the Ministry of Information…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, September 17, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has denied bail to defendants Mohamed Kelleh Mansaray and Saidu Kuyateh, who were arraigned in court on charges of conspiracy to commit migrant smuggling and migrant smuggling. This decision came during the official launch of the…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter President Julius Maada Bio has announced the immediate suspension of Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway from his position as a Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature, pending the results of a disciplinary tribunal. An official letter from the Office of the President, dated September 15, 2025, indicates that the suspension…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has scheduled a public consultation for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Freetown City Council Auditorium to discuss a contentious plan to split Freetown into two distinct cities, each with its own local council. Mayor Yvonne Ak-Sawyerr has publicly opposed the proposal, asserting…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Chief Augustine Tamba, representing displaced families from Yenga, has reported that the community remains inaccessible to both national military personnel and ECOWAS delegates. In a recent interview with Liberty Online TV, Chief Tamba emphasized that, despite official claims of Yenga being “free,” ongoing security issues have hindered any potential visits to…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter MOYA, Freetown, September 16, 2025 — The Minister of Youth Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Sannoh, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) at his office today as part of a week-long mission aimed at advancing mental health legislation and fostering public health partnerships in…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, September 16, 2025 — President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, currently serving as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, was warmly welcomed by Burkinabé Head of State Captain Ibrahim Traoré upon his arrival at Ouagadougou International Airport for a one-day working visit. During this visit, President Bio is…
