By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Kenema, Sierra Leone In a decisive move to enhance public health and combat illegal drug trafficking, the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with local law enforcement, conducted a significant operation leading to the destruction of illicit drugs valued at more than 172 million Leones. The operation, which took…
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing out of another strong colleague off ours a Veteran Journalist Mr.Joseph Amara Vandi has past on. May his soul rest in peace. He was a journalist until his deathFuneral arrangements will be announced later.
In loving memory of Mr Dominic Momoh TuraySunrise: 10th October 1950Sunset: 27th October 2025Age: 75yrsChildren; Emmanuel Adonis Turay and George Momoh Turay.Forever in our heart papa.He has already been buried.Our hearts feel heavy, yet full of gratitude for the life he lived and the love he gave. He was more than a father. He was…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ordered mobile network providers Africell and Orange to reinstate the popular Le60 weekly data bundle within 24 hours following public outcry over recent changes to their data services. The directive was issued on Friday, November 7, 2025, during a parliamentary session in…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone The government has officially launched its National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP), a comprehensive initiative aimed at revolutionizing surgical healthcare and saving lives nationwide. The plan was introduced last week by Honourable Minister of Health, Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, in Freetown, and its significance was…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Benguma, Sierra Leone In a significant operation on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Joint Special Unit of the National Taskforce for Drug and Substance Abuse intercepted approximately 118 kilograms of dried leaves believed to be Cannabis Sativa during a raid in the Benguma area. This successful seizure highlights the…
By: DS Freetown, Sierra Leone On November 3, 2025, the Embassy of Algeria celebrated the 71st Anniversary of the Liberation Revolution in Freetown, with Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, serving as the guest speaker. Ambassador Abdelhafid Hachem of Algeria highlighted the significance of the event, noting the shared historical…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Annandale, VA Musa Kargbo, a 42-year-old Sierra Leonean man residing in Maryland, has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend, 26-year-old Isha Koroma, on the night of November 7. According to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), officers responded to emergency reports around 10…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone In a groundbreaking initiative, the Sierra Leone Police Hospital, in collaboration with Cancer UK-Salone, has launched its first-ever free prostate cancer screening program for police officers. This initiative aims to promote early detection and raise awareness about prostate cancer, a disease primarily affecting men aged 45…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Makeni, Sierra Leone Three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following a police operation at the Sahara Hotel in Makeni. The accused Janet Mariama Kamara, a surveyor; Thaimu Kargbo, a civil engineer; and Abu Bakarr Conteh, a businessman made their initial court appearance on Wednesday, October…
