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Speaker Thomas Commemorates World Children’s Day in Parliament

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope On November 20, 2025, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, Speaker of Parliament, joined global leaders in commemorating World Children’s Day, which this year was observed under the theme “My Days, My Right.” The Parliament’s Chamber was transformed into a lively celebration as school pupils filled the seats, creating an atmosphere…

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Liberian Hairdresser Sentenced to 20 Years for Cocaine Trafficking in Sierra Leone

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant ruling, Honourable Justice Mark Ngegba of the High Court sentenced Liberian hairdresser Zainab Donzo to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine without lawful authority. Donzo, a resident of Monrovia, was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substances under Section 8(a) of the…

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Governments of Türkiye and Sierra Leone Forge Development Partnership

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, the Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, met with Fatih Ilhan, CEO of Afro-Anatolia Consultancy Services, on November 19, 2025, to inaugurate the Türkiye-Sierra Leone Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Programme. This initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of experiences,…

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Social Welfare Ministry and CADacT-SL Evaluate Drug Rehab Progress in Kailahun

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope On November 18, 2025, the Ministry of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Coalition Against Drug Abuse and Community Transformation Sierra Leone (CADacT-SL), conducted a site visit to the Government’s Harmful Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Daru, Jawie Chiefdom, Kailahun District. The visit aimed to assess the progress of rehabilitation efforts…

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PAC Engages Local Councils to Tackle $2 Million in 2023 Audit Irregularities

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) convened a crucial meeting with representatives from Local Councils at the Parliamentary Conference Room in the New Administrative Building to review resolutions derived from the Auditor General’s 2023 Report. This meeting is part of the PAC’s ongoing efforts to enhance oversight regarding fiscal management at…

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India’s High Commissioner Addresses Global Terrorism Ahead of Key Exhibition

By Elizabeth A. Kaine The High Commission of India in Freetown hosted a significant press conference yesterday, November 19, 2025, at its venue on Aberdeen Road. High Commissioner B.C. Pradhan emphasized the importance of the upcoming public exhibition titled “The Human Cost of Terrorism,” scheduled for November 21 to 23 at the Freetown City Council…

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It Is Well With Your Soul

The sudden death is reported of Augustine Alhaji Sesay, popularly known as Sugar Podolski. He was a final-year student pursuing a B.A. in Education (Political Science).Sunrise: 12th November 2000Sunset: 18th November 2025Age : 25 Alhaji has been battling with ill health in recent weeks. He was first admitted to the Bo Government Hospital, but as…

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Shielding Our Children: The Urgent Need to Protect Kids in Drug-Affected Areas on Int’l Children’s Day

By Elizabeth A. Kaine Freetown, 20th November 2025 On this Int’l Children’s Day, a pressing concern looms over the well-being of our children in Sierra Leone. Countless young lives are growing up without the essential protection and nurturing they need. Among the most vulnerable are those without parental care, children living in slums, and those…

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45-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 100 Years for Armed Robbery and Firearms Possession

By Saidu Jalloh Freetown, 19th November 2025 — Justice Mark Ngegba of the High Court has sentenced a 45-year-old man, Mohamed Massaquoi, also known as “Kokomani,” to a staggering 100 years in prison for armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms. Massaquoi was found guilty on multiple counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery with aggravation,…

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