Local News
Mysterious Streak in the Skies Over Lungi Sparks Curiosity
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. A captivating event unfolded over the coastal town of Lungi, Port Loko District, as multiple witnesses reported seeing a bright streak descending from the skies during midday on Friday, June 6, 2025. Renowned content creator Hamza was among the first to draw attention to the phenomenon, stating, “Three hours ago,…
Tomorrow’s Court Hearing: Five Charged in Plot to Assassinate SLCAA Director
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Five individuals, including a teacher and a human resource officer, have been remanded in custody in Freetown over an alleged plot to assassinate Madam Musayaroh Barrie, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA). According to Awoko, the accused—Albert Sheriff Soloku (43, teacher), Foday Turay (33, businessman),…
Urgent Crisis: Government Calls for Immediate Action to Combat Child Abuse Surge
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has issued a strong public notice calling for immediate action to address a disturbing rise in violence and abuse against children nationwide. In a statement dated June 6, 2025, the Ministry expressed grave concern over escalating incidents…
Government’s District and City Divisions Spark Political Outrage as APC Vows Action
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The Sierra Leone government’s recent announcement to divide existing districts and create new ones has ignited significant political backlash, with the All People’s Congress (APC) threatening to take action against the proposed changes. Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, outlined the government’s position during an interview on…
Government Implements 20% Import Duty on Cement to Stabilize Prices
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Finance has announced a 20% import duty on all cement entering the country, a strategic move aimed at stabilizing the fluctuating prices of this essential commodity. This new duty applies to both bagged and bulk cement, as confirmed by reports from Global Times. This decision is part…
Minister Abdulai Calls for Protection of Western Area National Park
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S During the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s (MOIC) weekly press briefing at the Miatta Conference Centre, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, reaffirmed his ministry’s steadfast commitment to protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Western Area Peninsula National Park. Minister Abdulai issued a strong warning against…
Ambassador Jusu’s Brussels Visit Strengthens Ties with AU and ECOWAS
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Ambassador-designate Philip Bob Jusu, accompanied by Deputy Ambassador Asmaa James and senior staff, recently made a significant visit to Brussels, where he met with Ambassador Ahmad Awad Sakine, the African Union (AU) Permanent Representative to the European Union (EU), and Ambassador Dedou P. Hemou of the Economic Community of West…
Aviation Director Charts Course for Progress at AFI Aviation Week
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), represented Sierra Leone at the 2025 Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, highlighting significant progress and outlining ambitious future plans for the nation’s aviation sector. A key highlight of the event was the signing of the Civil Aviation…
NCRA Initiates Key Meeting to Transform Birth and Death Registration
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) convened a vital Technical Working Group meeting at its headquarters on King Harman Road, aimed at improving birth and death registration processes. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various stakeholders involved in civil registration. The recent meeting followed a prior discussion held on…
Freetown Building Collapse: Two Bodies Recovered as Rescue Efforts Conclude
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S A tragic building collapse at Pentagon, Off Regent Road in Freetown, has resulted in the recovery of two bodies, as confirmed by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). The incident occurred around 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, involving a three-storey building that was under construction. At approximately 1:00…