By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security, has announced the launch of “Mission 300,” a transformative $2.2 billion energy initiative aimed at overhauling Sierra Leone’s electricity sector by 2030. During a press conference at the Ministry of Information on…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have successfully intercepted a shipment of 4,269 assorted swords and knives at Water Quay Port in Freetown. The seizure occurred during a recent security operation, with authorities managing to confiscate the weapons before they could leave the port. As of now, officials have not…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Geneva, Switzerland, October 7, 2025 — At the 76th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee (ExCom), the government reaffirmed its dedication to protecting vulnerable populations and pursuing sustainable solutions for displaced individuals. Commissioner of the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), Ambassador Ernest…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant step towards supporting the reintegration of vulnerable returnees, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) issued identity documents to 145 Sierra Leonean migrants at Old Lungi International Airport on October 7, 2025. This initiative follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NCRA…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Newspaper State House, Freetown, October 7, 2025 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially received the Year-Two Report on the Feed Salone initiative from Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, during a meeting with the Presidential Council on Feed Salone at the State House. Minister…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Newspaper Bo, Sierra Leone, October 6, 2025 — As the fifth week of the national school term begins, parents and caregivers of students at Bo Government Secondary School are increasingly anxious about the ongoing closure of the institution. While schools across Sierra Leone reopened weeks ago, Bo School remains shuttered…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Newspaper Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Environment Protection Agency of the Government has officially welcomed a high-level delegation from the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA-Liberia) in a bid to enhance collaboration on pressing environmental issues in the region. Led by Anthony S. Kollie, Acting Deputy Executive Director of EPA-Liberia,…
The death is announced of Mrs. Priscilla Matilda Omopeh Conteh (née Johnson), formerly of No. 85 Soldier Street. This sad event took place on Wednesday, 27th August 2025, at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her beloved children: Phebean, Michael, Susan, and Ibrahim.She leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Grandchildren: William,…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of the late Arnold Alexander Cadogan of Pouderoyen and Mahdia. Beloved husband of Debbie Williams Alexander, and devoted father of Abike Alexander, Anthony Alexander, Aaron Alexander, Maya Alexander, and Notoya Warton, and the late Devon Alexander.He also leaves to mourn Ann and June, mothers of…
Nurse Sando Alice Koker (née Vella)Sunrise: 24th August 1954Sunset: 28th September 2025 With heavy hearts, the Bagbo and Tikonko families announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Nurse Sando Alice Koker (née Vella). Her body will be conveyed to Tikonko for public viewing on Friday, 24th October 2025, from 10:00…
