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NP Limited Achieves Triple ISO Certification, Setting New Industry Standards
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – NP Sierra Leone Limited, a leading petroleum marketing company, has made history by becoming the first oil marketing firm in the country to attain certification in three prestigious international standards: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and…
Fire Erupts at 34 Military Hospital’s Drug Store, Raising Public Safety Concerns
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The drug store of Sierra Leone’s 34 Military Hospital was engulfed in flames during the early hours of Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The incident occurred at a medical facility currently undergoing upgrades, which plays a crucial role in the nation’s healthcare system by providing medical services while…
Bureh Beach Hosts Landmark Event to Promote Surfing as an Economic Driver
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority (NSA), convened with stakeholders from the Bureh Beach surfing community to discuss the promotion of surfing as a viable sport and economic opportunity. The engagement, held on Friday, April 11,…
Prison Escapee Charged with Stabbing in Freetown
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S In a dramatic turn of events, George Browne, one of the prisoners who escaped during the failed coup on November 26, is now facing legal proceedings following allegations of assault. Browne has been accused of stabbing Mohamed Alie Bah in the lower end of his left eye on March 14,…
Adonkia Hall Triumphs at 2025 MMTU Sports Meet
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a thrilling display of athleticism, Adonkia Hall, adorned in yellow, clinched victory at the 2005 Inter-Hall Track and Field Athletics Sports Meet held at the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) Sports Grounds in Goderich, Freetown. The meet took place on Thursday, April 10, and Saturday, April 12, 2025, where…
Njala University Mourns Staff Member After Brutal Murder Near Local Nightclub
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Njala University Campus in Mokonde is shaken by the tragic death of a staff member, who was reportedly murdered near the India Temple at the Royal Night Club in Mosongo, Njala Mokonde. Reports indicate that the deceased, a member of the Njala community, sustained severe head injuries resulting…
Blaze at State House: Electrical Malfunction Leads to Major Fire Disaster
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S In a shocking incident, a severe fire erupted at the Sierra Leone State House on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM, attributed to electrical malfunctioning. The blaze significantly damaged the upper sections of the historic building, primarily affecting the 3rd and 4th floors. Sierra Leone’s Chief Fire Officer, Nazir…
Stakeholders Unite for Immunization and Primary Health in Sierra Leone
On April 10, 2025, Health Alert Sierra Leone, in collaboration with WASHNet, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), and the Government of Sierra Leone, hosted a pivotal one-day stakeholders’ engagement focused on domestic resource mobilization within the immunization and primary healthcare sectors. The event took place at the Council of Churches Sierra Leone (CCSL) Hall,…
Brain teaser: The Riddle of the Weighing Scales
You have 12 identical-looking coins, but one of them is either heavier or lighter than the rest. You also have a balance scale. You can use the scale only three times. How can you determine which coin is the odd one out and whether it is heavier or lighter? Hint: Think about how to divide…
India Invests $990K to Empower Specially Abled in Sierra Leone
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant move to enhance sustainable livelihoods for specially abled individuals, the Government of India has announced a financial commitment of $990,000 towards the project titled “Enabling Economic Independence for Specially Abled Persons in Sierra Leone.” This initiative, requested by the Government of Sierra Leone, is being implemented in…