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 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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 20, 2025 — Invest Africa has announced the appointment of Shannon Stroud as the new Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. branch. Based in Washington, D.C., Stroud will spearhead the organization’s strategy and growth in the United States, enhancing Invest Africa’s visibility and fostering deeper relationships with investors interested in the…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Musa “Seaport” Kamara, 27, and Cecilia Briggs, 24, appeared in Pademba Court No. 2 to face allegations related to a $30,000 Canadian visa fraud scheme. The pair has been charged with three counts: obtaining money by false pretenses, conspiracy to defraud, and possession of passports for unlawful purposes. According…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) is poised to transform traffic enforcement with the launch of an innovative smart payment system designed specifically for traffic offenders. This initiative marks a significant leap toward digitizing the authority’s operations, enhancing transparency, and improving overall service delivery. Traditionally, processing traffic fines in…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Mishella Koroma, a businesswoman, is set to face trial in the High Court for her alleged involvement in the unlawful possession of cocaine at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. Koroma appeared before Magistrate John Manson Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 for a preliminary investigation into her case, during…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh officially inaugurated the new Kombra Market at Devil Hole, a project initiated by the Kombra Foundation in collaboration with local stakeholders and the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG). This construction company has been a vital partner in Sierra Leone’s development for over ten…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope A 34-year-old businessman, Alusine Kamara, has been committed to the High Court for trial on charges of alleged rental fraud involving Le40,000. The decision was made by Magistrate Mamakoh Soa Kallon during proceedings at Pademba Road Court No. 3. According to court documents, the alleged incident occurred on February…
August 1st, 2025 Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, delivered the keynote address at the African Caucus of Governors of the World Bank and IMF, held…
By Saidu Jalloh, ReporterDaily Scope Brima Baluwa Koroma, the Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), addressed the recent fluctuations in petroleum prices during a government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown. Koroma attributed the recent drop in pump prices to new government policy reforms aimed at fostering a competitive…
