By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a startling revelation, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Conrad Sackey, announced that over 5,570 candidates missed all subjects in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This absenteeism accounts for approximately 4.3% of the total registered candidates. While the examination boasted a near-record…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police have apprehended a suspect, Yusifu Jalloh, during a routine security operation at the Fallah Checkpoint in Bo. Jalloh, who resides in First Pump Line, Adonkia, Goderich, Freetown, was found in possession of nine black plastic bags allegedly containing kush, a narcotic substance. According to police…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Northwest Regional Police Division is actively investigating the suspicious death of Sergeant Bayoh, a military officer whose body was discovered in a pit near the Commodity Trading Company (CTC) Mining site at Gbere Junction, Port Loko District. The grim discovery occurred on October 27, 2025, when Umaru Bilkish…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A resident of Freetown, known as Mr. Sesay, has made history in Sierra Leone’s betting landscape by winning an impressive NLe 720,136 through Mercury International Online Football Betting. His remarkable victory came after placing a total stake of just NLe 60 across three separate winning tickets. Mr. Sesay, a…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Stephen Barnes, the architect behind the GO-FOR-GOLD Program, recently led a delegation of foreign investors from the United States, Germany, and India in a courtesy visit to Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas on October 27, 2025. During the meeting, the delegation expressed a keen interest in investing in…
In loving memory of Mr. Nathaniel Thomos The family wishes to inform the general public of the funeral of the late Mr. Nathaniel Thomos, which will take place on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at the New Testament Church, Congo Cross. Interment will follow immediately after the service at the Congo Town Cemetery. May his gentle…
In Loving Memory of Mr. Saidu Possible Kargbo With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Uncle Saidu Possible Kargbo, who departed this life in the early hours of Monday, 26th October 2025, in California, USA. He will be deeply missed as a devoted father, husband, uncle, and friend — remembered for his…
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Matilda Fears Sapateh It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Matilda Fears Sapateh, a devoted Senior Programme Coordinator for the AU–EU Youth Voice Lab. Matilda was a passionate advocate for youth leadership and inclusion. Through her tireless work, she dedicated herself to amplifying the voices…
A Call to Glory – In Loving Memory of Augustina Mariama Korwah With pains in our hearts but in total submission to the will of God, we announce the home calling of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Augustina Mariama Korwah, whose sudden death occurred on Sunday, 19th October 2025. Born: 19th August 1991Age: 34…
In Loving Memory of Mr. Frederick Emile Baudowin Hanciles It is with cherished memories and deep affection that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, husband, father, indigene, generous leader, and friend — the late Mr. Frederick Emile Baudowin Hanciles, former Village Head of Gloucester Village. He will be deeply missed by his…
