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By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Sulaiman Jalloh made his initial appearance at the Waterloo Magistrate Court, facing serious charges following a violent attack on Barrie. The incident occurred around midnight on June 5 in Deep Eye Water, where Jalloh is accused of breaking into Barrie’s home and cutting his throat with a sharp knife. Witnesses…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Vice President Dr. Juldeh Mohamed Jalloh honored Superintendent of Police Zainab Mbalu Gbla, recipient of the prestigious United Nations Women Police Officer Award, during a ceremony at his office in Freetown. The formal presentation was led by Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu. In his remarks, Vice President…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. High Court Judge Adrian Fisher has sentenced former law clerk Mohamed Lamin Fofanah to 18 years in prison for the rape of an 18-year-old deaf and mute woman. The ruling was delivered on June 20, 2025, after Fofanah was convicted of exploiting the victim’s disability. Judge Fisher emphasized the severity…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is leading capacity-building sessions for government surveyors and technical staff throughout Sierra Leone, focusing on the use of the Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network and modern surveying equipment. The training, which began last week in Freetown, is part of a broader…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown, June 23, 2025 — The Produce Monitoring Board (PMB) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) have announced a partnership to support a national youth-led cash crop initiative aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and agricultural productivity. During the launch, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh presented a strategic plan…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a bold response to Sierra Leone’s escalating drug crisis, Caritas Freetown has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify efforts against substance abuse, particularly the rising threat of Kush. This strategic partnership was formalized during a high-level meeting between Caritas Freetown’s Programs Team and NDLEA…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Finance, through its Directorate of Stores and Inventory Control Management, conducted a two-day training workshop aimed at operationalizing the National Regulatory Framework and Policy Document on Assets and Inventory Management. The workshop took place on June 19 and 20, 2025, at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope A 55-year-old gold mineral dealer, Abdulrahman Kuyateh, was discovered dead in a bush area known as the Captured Life Old Mining Site in Kumao Town, Nimikoro Chiefdom, Kono District, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The body was found at approximately 7:00 a.m. by local authorities. According to Thompson Peter…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Isata Favor Benya, a 24-year-old travel agent from Findlay Travel Sierra Leone Limited, has been formally charged with fraud after allegedly deceiving six individuals by falsely promising air tickets to China. The total amount involved in the alleged scam exceeds $8,700. Benya appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a significant initiative to combat drug abuse, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh has intervened to assist over 41 victims affected by kush in the Central and Susan’s Bay communities. The victims are currently receiving treatment at Connaught Hospital, where Minister Sannoh is personally covering their medical and…