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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Dutch prosecutors have announced plans to seize €221 million ($253 million) in illicit assets linked to Jos Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted drug kingpins, also known as “Bolle Jos.” This legal action follows extensive investigations that have tied his criminal wealth to cocaine smuggling operations. Reports indicate that Leijdekkers,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope In a move that has sparked significant concern among residents and local officials, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown has voiced strong objections to a proposal aimed at dividing the historic city into two separate municipalities. This initiative, reportedly approved by the Cabinet, could have profound implications for the governance…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S A recent report alleges that Sunday worship at The Axe of Zion Covenant Ministry was violently interrupted when a group of armed men, reportedly dressed in military uniforms, stormed the church premises. According to church officials, the assailants injured at least two congregants and vandalized property during the attack, which…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a groundbreaking move aimed at empowering its workforce and promoting long-term sustainability, Orange Sierra Leone has launched an Employee Shareholder Program, enabling staff to become part-owners of the company. The initiative was announced during a high-level Town Hall Meeting at the company’s Hill Station headquarters on Monday, May 26,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh officially inaugurated the Annual General Scientific Meeting of the Pediatric Association of Sierra Leone, highlighting the urgent issue of childhood malnutrition. Themed “Breaking the Cycle: Ending Childhood Malnutrition in Sierra Leone,” the event underscores the government’s commitment to addressing this critical public health challenge….

By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Alhaji Fanday Turay, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the $25 security fee at Freetown’s airport, clarifying that the fee falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, not his own. In a recent interview, Minister Turay stated, “The $25 fee is…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper On Sunday evening, June 1, 2021, a three-story building collapsed at Lumley Regent Pentagon Junction, displacing numerous residents and trapping many individuals beneath the rubble. Emergency response efforts are currently underway, with search and rescue teams actively working at the scene. Authorities believe that several people may still…

By Elizabeth A Kaine In an exclusive interview, Daily Scope Newspaper spoke with local market vendors and residents in Freetown to discuss the challenges they face during the rainy season. As the heavy rains begin, the bustling markets transform into chaotic scenes, revealing a pressing concern: unhygienic conditions that threaten both public health and local…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. A young man has suffered severe injuries, including the loss of vision in one eye, following an alleged acid attack by his girlfriend during a heated argument in Koidu City. Local reports indicate that the victim was attacked when acid was thrown directly at his face, resulting in extensive burns…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. A total of 298 Sierra Leonean home-based Hajj pilgrims have safely arrived at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The group landed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:40 AM KSA time via Egypt Air. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were warmly welcomed by His Excellency Ambassador Mohammed S….