By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a comprehensive monitoring exercise focused on the management of medical drugs in government hospitals. On November 4, 2025, the ACC’s Prevention Department convened key stakeholders from the Medical Stores, Hospital Management Teams, and the Western Urban and Rural District Councils at Integrity House…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially dismissed Sergeant Musa Sidikie Swarray, an officer from the Mile 91 Division of the Operational Support Division (OSD), following his conviction for unlawful possession of illegal drugs, including six half-filled polythene bags of Kush. The decision comes after a thorough disciplinary hearing…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has officially reopened after a six-month closure, a bold stand against rampant deforestation and illegal land encroachment in Sierra Leone. Located 15 kilometers from Freetown within the Western Area Peninsula National Park, the sanctuary has been a pivotal site for ecotourism and wildlife conservation in…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, victims of the Kush epidemic have joined forces with the Central Youths Organization (C.Y.O) in Kono District to raise awareness and expose those involved in the drug trade. The initiative, which took place in Koidu City, aimed to highlight the devastating impact of…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Madam Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has reaffirmed her dedication to empowering youth and promoting gender equality in a recent meeting with advocacy groups linked to the Hands Off Our Girls Campaign. In a post on her official Facebook page, the First Lady shared that…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has officially unveiled over $2.5 million worth of new equipment and life-saving medicines aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. The supplies, procured through the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) and the Integrated Health Projects Administration…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a decisive move against narcotics, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has reported the arrest of over 130 individuals in a nationwide crackdown, with five of those detained being police officers themselves. This initiative, which has gained momentum over the past week, underscores the SLP’s commitment to combating drug-related…