By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Mishella Koroma, a businesswoman, is set to face trial in the High Court for her alleged involvement in the unlawful possession of cocaine at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. Koroma appeared before Magistrate John Manson Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 for a preliminary investigation into her case, during…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued a critical public advisory in response to forecasts from the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet), predicting heavy rainfall across the country over the next three days, from September 12 to 14, 2025. This warning follows observations from SLMet indicating that moderate to…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sierra Leone is grappling with a significant public health challenge, as recent data from the National AIDS Secretariat reveals approximately 81,000 people currently living with HIV in the country. Alarmingly, more than 22,000 of these individuals are not receiving the essential antiretroviral therapy needed for their survival. The national HIV…
Of our beloved Head of Chambers, Gbessay Bockarie Kanneh, Esq. HALLOWAY AND PARTNERS, INNER CHAMBERS. No. 8 Howe Street, Freetown With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Head of Chambers, Gbessay Bockarie Kanneh, Esq. A devoted Muslim, principled leader, and dedicated legal practitioner, Mr. Kanneh faithfully served our Chambers after succeeding the…
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Ekundayo Frederick Oldfield, who departed this life on September 5th, 2025, at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his loving spouse, Ms. Princess Harding, and children: Whilimina, Julius, Marion, and Julian, all of…
Name: Ahmed Brima Wurie (affectionately called Pa Wurie)Date of Birth: 9th November 1967Date of Death: 27th August 2025Age: 57 years It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Pa Wurie. He is lovingly remembered by his mother Mam Theresa Cannon, children, siblings, grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a wide…
Of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle Dr. Dalton Franklyn Faulkner (Ade) Date of Birth: 14th October 1945Date of Death: 18th August 2025Age: 80 Years Now at peace in God’s care. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Francesa Faulkner,his children, Temitayo, Folasade, and Adebimpe,his grandson, Lamayani,and a wide circle of relatives…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent briefing at the Miatta Conference Centre, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, outlined significant advancements in the nation’s healthcare system, highlighting a transformative shift towards a patient-centered, life-stage approach designed to achieve universal health coverage. Dr. Demby reported a remarkable 76% reduction in maternal…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Plans are advancing for the establishment of a Sierra Leone-China Education Exchange Centre at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, marking a significant development in the educational collaboration between the two nations. The initiative was discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Police have announced the arrest of six individuals linked to a series of armed robbery incidents that took place approximately two weeks ago in Bo and Kenema. These crimes, which occurred on various dates, resulted in the tragic death of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu in Kenema…
