Local News
Government Distributes 2,000 Tons of Local Rice for Feeding Programs
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), dispatched over 2,044 metric tons of locally grown rice, equivalent to 40,880 bags, to support institutional feeding programs. The initiative is part of the FeedSalone homegrown program, aimed…
Government Launches 2,500-Hectare Mechanized Farm to Boost Rice Production
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Bombali District, Sierra Leone – Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has officially inaugurated a 2,500-hectare private farm in Makari Chiefdom, Bombali District. The farm, owned by SierraTec and spearheaded by CEO Salieu Kanu, is a fully mechanized operation equipped with 15 tractors, three harvesters,…
Man Charged with Assault and Wounding Appears in Court
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Mohamed Amara, a 32-year-old man, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura on three counts related to an alleged attack on Sallia Kallon. The charges include wounding with intent, wounding, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, all contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. According to…
NMA Takes Swift Action to Curb Illegal Mining in Penguia Chiefdom
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Minerals Agency (NMA) has launched a decisive operation to halt illegal mining activities encroaching on residential areas in Penguia Chiefdom, Kailahun District. On April 18, 2025, the agency conducted an emergency intervention aimed at discontinuing all unlawful mining operations in the town, citing serious safety and environmental…
Kabala Student Wins Mercury International ‘Kekeh’ Easter Vegas Star Prize
Sarah Koroma, a young female student from Kabala, last Thursday joined the toll of students who have become lucky winners of Mercury International Sports betting and lottery products. Sarah, who has been an avid player of the Mercury International virtual and online games over the past two years, received a key to the Tricycle Kekeh,…
Corruption Watch and ACC Join Forces to Protect Exam Fairness
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Corruption Watch Sierra Leone has announced a partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to oversee the integrity of upcoming public examinations, including the National Primary School Examination (NPSE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). To ensure a fair and transparent examination process,…
Urgent Appeal: Teenager with Spinal Condition Seeks Funds for Critical Surgery
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Abu Bakar Katty Sillah, a 17-year-old boy suffering from a severe spinal condition, is urgently seeking financial assistance for surgery following his diagnosis of D7 vertebral collapse and spinal cord compression. The debilitating effects of his condition have left him unable to use his limbs, jeopardizing his dream of…
PAC Chairman Orders Water Cut to Defaulting Government Agencies
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Sierra Leone Parliament, has ordered the Guma Valley Water Company to cease water supply to all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within 48 hours due to their failure to settle outstanding water rate bills. This…
Government to Host National Symposium on Independence Day
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced that the Government of Sierra Leone will hold a National Symposium on April 28, 2025, in celebration of the country’s 64th Independence Day. Under the theme “Reclaiming the Importance of April 27,” the symposium will take place at…
€23 Million Boost: Orange SL’s Data Center Revolutionizes Bo City!
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Madam Salima Monorma Bah, the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, recently joined Orange SL’s Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, and the Director General of the National Communications Authority (NaTCA), Amara Brewah, to inspect the construction of Orange Sierra Leone’s new Data Center in Bo City. The Bo…

