BY KADIJATU BANGURA | DAILY SCOPE REPORTERFREETOWN The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children’s rights as Sierra Leone welcomed the new UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Mariko Kagoshima. Dr. Isata Mahoi, Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, made the pledge on Monday during a courtesy call by Ms. Kagoshima…
BY KADIJATU BANGURA | DAILY SCOPE REPORTERFREETOWN An Italian businessman told the High Court last Thursday that he was attacked by about eight men shortly after collecting a package he believed contained gold, in connection with a US$210,000 fraud case involving the niece of President Julius Maada Bio. Alfio Siracusa, testifying with the aid of…
BY SAIDU JALLOH | DAILY SCOPE REPORTERFREETOWN Two legal practitioners have been remanded in custody by Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 over allegations of defrauding a businessman of three Toyota 4Runner vehicles valued at US$114,000. Maurice Sesay and John Mans made their first appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah on Monday, August 3, 2026,…
BY JOSEPH MOMOH | DAILY SCOPE REPORTERFREETOWN Three people, including a 5-year-old girl and two women from the same family, were killed early Monday after a compound wall collapsed during hours of heavy rain in Freetown. Two other children are still missing, the National Disaster Management Agency has confirmed. According to an NDMA situation report…
The sudden death is reported of Alpha Haroun Rashid Lamin.Which sad event occurred on July 30th 2026, in the UK. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may visit the relatives at upper Dan Street, Fourah Bay.May Allah forgive his mistakes and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
The death is reported of our dear father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend Mr Peter Bai Conteh.Sunrise: 25th September, 1950Sunset: 1st August, 2026.Age: 76 years old. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may vist the family at 9D Smart Farm off Wilkinson Road Freetown. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Indeed to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. The death is reported of late Abu Samura, who passed away on 27th July, 2026.Age: 27 years.He is survived by his parents, siblings, uncles, aunts and close friend. He has already been buried at the Kingtom Cemetery on 28th July, 2026. Sympathizers can visit…
It is with heavy hearts, the Dixon, Reeves, Johnson, During family in Freetown regret to announce the passing of our son, husband, father, brother, cousin and friend, Mr John Adolphus Dixon.Who sadly passed away on 29th July, 2026.Was born on 21st November, 1971.Age: 54 years old. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may contact Mrs…
It is with heavy hearts, the Dixon, Reeves, Johnson, During family in Freetown regret to announce the passing of our son, husband, father, brother, cousin and friend, Mr John Adolphus Dixon.Who sadly passed away on 29th July, 2026.Was born on 21st November, 1971.Age: 54 years old. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.Sympathizers may contact Mrs…
The death is reported of Mr Peter Bakar of Dworzark Community and of PWD Quarter.He died on 23rd July, 2026.Age: 43 years old. Funeral arrangements are as follows.Their will be a candlelight procession for the late Mr Peter Bakar on 2nd August, 2026.Starting from Dworzark Field onto his family residence at Dworzark.Time: 7pm. Funeral Service…
