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By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of suspected tramadol in the Tokeh community, located on the Western Area Peninsula of Freetown. This operation was initiated based on credible intelligence and was led by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Sylvester M.N. Koroma, the Regional Police Commander…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Police are investigating the alleged theft of 96 solar batteries intended for the Makeni Government Hospital, a facility that relies on these batteries for electricity. Reports indicate that the batteries were not stolen by outsiders, but rather by staff members within the hospital. It is alleged that some of these…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice President, has officially launched two significant reports prepared by the World Bank: the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). These reports address the nation’s economic growth trajectory and the pressing challenges posed by climate change. During the launch, Jalloh emphasized…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant operation, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) raided a three-storey building on Taylor Street, Fourah Bay Road, suspected of being used for the production of kush and other harmful narcotic substances. The operation was led by Chief Superintendent of Police Mr. M.K. Alieu, following critical intelligence provided…

By: Abass Conteh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, teachers and pupils from various schools gathered on June 16—the Day of the African Child—to express their views on the pressing challenges facing African children today. This year’s theme, “Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now,” served…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Youth Affairs in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the UGO Fellowship Program 2025, a fully funded initiative in collaboration with the Universal Greening Organization (UGO). This program aims to empower young Sierra Leoneans aged 18 to 32 who are enrolled in sustainability…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has issued a formal clarification regarding a figure cited in its recent audit report on the country’s agricultural sector, particularly concerning government efforts to achieve food sufficiency and the impact of climate change. In a press release dated Thursday, June 12, 2025, ASSL addressed…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a baby reported missing from the Special Care Baby Unit at Ola During Children’s Hospital and Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (ODCH/PCMH). The infant was last seen on Friday, June 6, 2025. Hospital management, in collaboration with law…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) has been awarded a grant exceeding €100,000 as part of a €700,000 initiative to implement the Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy and Skills Project (SLEEK). This project, launched on June 12, 2025, at the Great Hall of the Congo Cross Campus, aims to…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a significant commitment to infrastructure development, the Government of Sierra Leone allocated a remarkable Le4.75 billion for road rehabilitation in 2023, marking it as the largest single procurement category for the year despite only 58 procurement actions. This substantial investment underscores the government’s dedication to enhancing infrastructure amid a…