Local News
Sierra Leonean Cartel Defrauds Citizens of Thousands Amidst Law Enforcement Inaction
By Sahid Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In Sierra Leone, a notorious criminal cartel has emerged as a significant threat to ordinary citizens, defrauding them of thousands of dollars through fraudulent car sales. At the center of this scheme is Abdul Kamara, who claims on his LinkedIn profile to be a London-based car dealer with a…
AU Delegation Applauds Sierra Leone’s Child Welfare Achievements, Calls for Action Against FGM and Child Marriage
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter An African Union (AU) delegation recently visited Sierra Leone to commend the nation’s progress in child welfare while emphasizing the urgent need to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. During a meeting at the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs in Freetown, Ms. Catherine Maino, head of…
Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A disturbing video circulating on social media has brought to light the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by her stepfather. Reports suggest that the incident involved the daughter of the suspect’s wife. Sierra Leone has faced a troubling surge in cases of child sexual abuse in recent…
NRA Closes Dangote Cement (SL) Ltd Over $653,300 Freight Levy Debt
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially closed Dangote Cement (SL) Ltd as of August 25, 2025, due to an outstanding Freight Levy debt of $653,300, which has remained unpaid since 2020. This action reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance and secure revenue for national development….
Myk Berewa Defends Sierra Leone’s New Citizenship-by-Investment Program
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Myk Berewa, Director of Communications at State House, has taken to Facebook to address concerns surrounding the recently unveiled Citizenship-by-Investment program initiated by the Sierra Leone government. “Salone is not simply handing out passports to foreigners. We are implementing a fast-track citizenship initiative for investors, which is a standard…
Lands Department Hosts Webinar to Enhance Public Service Efficiency
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning convened a nationwide webinar on Thursday, uniting public service officers from across the country to explore strategies aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance in public service delivery. This initiative follows a directive from Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of…
Two Arrested in Bo Following Alleged Kidnapping Attempt
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope On August 22, 2025, chaos erupted in the Government Reservation area of Bo when two men were rescued from an angry mob after being accused of attempting to kidnap a 16-year-old girl. The suspects, identified as Mohamed Sheku Sannoh and Abdulai Sandi from Gbaima Road, allegedly approached the girl, claiming…
MOYA and UNDP Sign MoU to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant move for youth development, the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone. This strategic alliance aims to create new opportunities for young people across the nation by focusing on skills development,…
Ghanaian High Commissioner Engages Freetown Mayor to Enhance Bilateral Relations
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope On August 21, 2025, the Ghanaian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Senator Yawlui, paid a courtesy visit to Freetown’s Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, at her office. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Ghana and Sierra Leone, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration and development. During the discussions,…
Parliament Steps In Amidst EGTC’s Claims of NLe 589 Million Debt from EDSA
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope In a significant development, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament convened on Tuesday to address escalating tensions between the Energy Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Central to the discussion was EGTC’s assertion that EDSA owes the company a staggering NLe 589…