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By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens of the High Court in Freetown has sentenced five men to 80 years imprisonment each for the robbery and murder of Catholic priest, Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu. A sixth man was jailed 14 years for receiving stolen property. The convicts are Martin Sallu,…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has suspended seven non-governmental organizations with immediate effect for failing to comply with statutory requirements governing NGO operations in Sierra Leone. The directive, issued on Monday and signed by Acting Development Secretary Usman Q. Qanteh, follows a comprehensive review of the sector….

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law has called on President Julius Maada Bio to intervene urgently to protect workers’ pension contributions, citing growing concerns over the performance of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust’s investment portfolio. In a statement issued Tuesday, July 7, 2026, CARL-SL urged…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen road safety management and curb rising road crashes. The agreement was reached following a study visit by SLRSA officials to Nigeria, where they examined FRSC’s operational systems, enforcement…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, convened a follow-up meeting with key stakeholders to assess progress on the implementation of the Tripartite Recommendations. The meeting, held at the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Komba Kamanda, brought together…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope ReporterThe Freetown City Council and the Monuments and Relics Commission have agreed on joint measures to protect the historic De Ruyter Stone as preparations advance for the construction of the new King Jimmy Market. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Commission Chairman Dr. Joseph Ben Kaifala met this week to discuss preservation…

In Loving Memory of Daniel Tamba Gbondo, Esq. It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Gbondo family, both at home and abroad, the Bethesda Ministries announces the passing of their beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and devoted pastor, Daniel Tamba Gbondo, Esq. Daniel transitioned to eternal rest on the 5th of…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Security forces in Kambia District have arrested five Guinean nationals after intercepting a vehicle carrying a rifle and military uniform at a border crossing on Thursday, 2 July 2026. The arrests were made during a routine border patrol, according to the Office of National Security. ONS Strategic Communications Spokesperson,…

By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The government’s suspension of the US$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown International Airport has sparked fresh concerns over potential financial liabilities to Securiport (SL) Limited, with legal experts warning the move could trigger another costly contract dispute. In a ministerial directive dated 1 July 2026, the Ministry of Internal…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone will host the first-ever Economic Community of West African States Mid-Year Summit from July 12 to 19, 2026, bringing together regional leaders for critical discussions on West Africa’s future. The week-long summit will be held at the newly upgraded Lungi International Conference Centre and at selected venues…