By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN Sierra Leone’s capacity to detect and contain disease outbreaks has received a boost, with the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency, NPHA, taking delivery of 16 Honda motorbikes from the World Health Organization, WHO. Funded through the Pandemic Fund, the donation is designed to close…
A Freetown High Court judge has sentenced Zainab Bintu Samura to 45 years in prison for attempting to smuggle drugs to her husband inside Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 during his criminal trial. Justice Mark Ngegba delivered the judgment on Monday, May 25, 2026, after convicting Samura on six counts of unlawful possession and…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 1 Professor Dr. Charles Jalloh has opened his European diplomatic drive in Brussels, courting key UN member missions ahead of the November 2026 election for the International Court of Justice. The Sierra Leonean jurist, accompanied by Ambassador Philip Bob Jusu, met Monday with the Chinese Ambassador…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has issued a call for urgent action to reduce preventable newborn deaths, warning that neonatal mortality continues to weigh heavily on child survival rates. Speaking Monday at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Paediatric Association of Sierra Leone, PASL,…
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s €352 million European Union development package faces suspension after the Netherlands formally asked Brussels to freeze the funding over Freetown’s failure to extradite convicted Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, alias “Bolle Jos”. Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel announced the diplomatic push on Sunday during television programme Buitenhof,…
In Loving Memory of Mr Martin Moigboi Farmah Jr.Born on 11th December, 1978Died on 10th May, 2026.Age: 47 years . He has already been buried today at the Kossoh Town Cemetry.Sympathizers may visit the family at No27 Martin Farmah Street, New London, Kossoh Town,Cowyard Junction.May his soul rest in perfect peace.
The death is reported of Alhaji Mohammed K Songa.Sunrise: 17th February,1945Sunset: 23rd May, 2026.Age: 81 years old. The family Respectfully announce a One Week OBSERVATION CEREMONY in honor of their beloved Father, Grandfather, and Elder. We humbly invite relatives, friends and well wishers to join us in prayers for the repose of his soul. A…
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved mother Mrs Marie Fofanah (nee Kamara). who passed away overnight on 27th May, 2026.She was a kind, loving soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Burial prayers will be on Saturday 30th May, 2026Time: 2:00omVenue: Kojuma Street…
It is with deep sorrow and heavy heart that we announce the passing away of Madam Mrs BARBRA FORAY.Who sadly passed away on 28th May, 2026. She was the Senior Principal of Methodist Girls High School. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. May God grant her eternal rest.
In Loving Memory of Mrs Olusha Abator Gilpin (nee Williams)July 12, 1945- May 26, 2026. With deep sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and faithful servant of God.Who went home to be with the Lord and Saviour at the age of 80 years. As a family we…
