Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The legal team representing Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has initiated crucial steps to prevent Octea Limited, a Guernsey-registered company, from potentially ceasing operations without addressing pressing concerns. This action follows serious allegations of human rights violations at Koidu Limited, a subsidiary of Octea that…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Police have arrested 42 individuals—23 men and 19 women—suspected of involvement in overseas scam operations and money laundering activities. The arrests occurred during a targeted raid in Hastings, Eastern Freetown, following intelligence reports linking the suspects to Qnet, a company notorious for allegedly operating Ponzi-style schemes. During a press briefing…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, May 22, 2025 — The All People’s Congress (APC) convened an emergency press briefing today at its headquarters to address allegations regarding the undermining of the party’s registration process. Lanasan Dumbuya, the APC’s national secretary-general, emphasized the urgency of the meeting to clarify recent events surrounding party membership. He…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, May 22, 2025 — The National Revenue Authority (NRA) convened a meeting with the Interface Integrated Trade Services (ITS) today to advance one of its 21 Revenue Improvement measures: the integration of the ITS System with the Asycuda World System. The ITS, a service provider contracted by the government,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, addressed a high-level session titled “One World for Health” at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, advocating for global health equity. Minister Demby emphasized Sierra Leone’s steadfast commitment to health justice and inclusive progress. In his address, he remarked,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The U.S. Embassy has partnered with the Republic of Sierra Leone Air Force (RSLAF) in a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the air force’s capabilities and organizational structure. A team from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) recently visited Sierra Leone for a week-long exchange focused…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a viral video shared on Facebook, Samuel Mohamed, a dedicated teacher, voiced his frustration after twenty years of service without receiving a government teaching PIN code from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education. Despite holding an education certificate from Njala University in Bo, he remains unrecognized…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Freetown City Council, led by Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk, Esq., has initiated significant construction projects aimed at enhancing public safety, preserving community dignity, and improving educational infrastructure throughout the city. This initiative includes the construction of new perimeter walls at key locations, specifically targeting…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone held its first College Fair on May 20, 2025, at City Hall, drawing hundreds of students eager to explore educational opportunities in the United States. The event featured over 15 booths from a diverse array of U.S. colleges and universities, ranging from…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The international non-governmental organization Marie Stopes Sierra Leone has issued an urgent appeal for a coordinated national response to the escalating crisis of underage pregnancies in the country. Recent reports indicate alarming trends, with adolescent pregnancies affecting girls as young as eight years old. During a media training session…