By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Dr. Abdulai Fofanah, General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing delays caused by clearing agents, calling them the primary obstacle to smooth port operations. In discussions with stakeholders, Dr. Fofanah highlighted that the tardiness of clearing agents often disrupts the entire logistical chain. To…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter A ten-year-old girl, identified as Ismatu Kargbo, is currently hospitalized following an alleged stabbing incident involving her mother in Port Loko Town. The altercation took place at New London along the Kambia Road. Initial reports indicate that the child was asleep when her mother, identified as Lucy Conteh, allegedly attacked her…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Umaru Napoleon Koroma, the former National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has firmly denied claims regarding the disappearance of funds from the party’s accounts during his tenure. In a statement addressing a viral social media video, Koroma described the allegations as “baseless” and emphasized that all financial…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter B.C. Pradhan, the Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, met with Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., today to enhance diplomatic and parliamentary relations between the two nations. During the visit, High Commissioner Pradhan conveyed a goodwill message from India’s Speaker of Parliament, underscoring the enduring partnership between…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Sierra Leone Council of Traditional Healers has disclosed that the number of registered herbalists in the nation has exceeded 9,300, highlighting the vital role of traditional medicine within the country’s healthcare system. This surge in herbalist registrations comes as the medical community contends with a critical shortage of licensed doctors,…
In Loving Memory of the late Mabinty TarawallieBorn on 3rd March 1989Died 2nd December 2025Age:36 yearsShe has already been buriedShe will be sadly missed by friends and families all at home and abroad.Nay her soul rest in perfect peace.
In a quiet corner of the world, nestled amidst ancient trees and blooming wildflowers, two souls found solace in Lovers’ Grove. Each evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of crimson and gold, Mia and Jamal would meet beneath their favorite oak tree. Their laughter mingled with the rustling…
In the heart of Africa, where rivers flow wide,Sierra Leone stands, with strength and pride.Yet shadows linger, in the light of the day,For voices of women often drift away. With hopes like the sun, bright and bold,They dream of a future, where stories untoldWill rise from the echoes of silenced cries,To shatter the ceilings and…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, recently joined global health leaders and development partners at the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) High-Level Forum in Tokyo, Japan. The forum provided a platform for participants to emphasize the importance of shared learning and cooperative efforts across governments to accelerate progress…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has issued a grave warning to school leaders across Sierra Leone, indicating that headteachers who do not upload the Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) for their students risk dismissal. Minister Conrad Sackey made this announcement during a visit on Saturday to…
