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High Court Rejects Halt Request, Upholds SLBA Elections
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant legal ruling, the High Court of Sierra Leone has dismissed a request to block the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) elections, allowing the extraordinary general meeting to proceed as scheduled at 3:00 PM today, December 10, 2025. The ruling clears the way for the nomination and election…
NRA Warns Firms: Settle Dues or Face Penalties
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has issued an urgent reminder to mining companies, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license holders, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and media outlets, urging them to pay their outstanding dues without delay. In its notice, the NRA warned that noncompliance with tax and non-tax obligations will trigger immediate…
Ports Authority Enforces Strict Penalties on Truck Drivers for Container Delays
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Dr. Abdulai Fofanah, General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing delays caused by clearing agents, calling them the primary obstacle to smooth port operations. In discussions with stakeholders, Dr. Fofanah highlighted that the tardiness of clearing agents often disrupts the entire logistical chain. To…
Mother Allegedly Stabs 10-Year-Old Daughter in Port Loko
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter A ten-year-old girl, identified as Ismatu Kargbo, is currently hospitalized following an alleged stabbing incident involving her mother in Port Loko Town. The altercation took place at New London along the Kambia Road. Initial reports indicate that the child was asleep when her mother, identified as Lucy Conteh, allegedly attacked her…
Former SLPP Secretary General Denies Misuse of 1 Billion Leones in Party Funds
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Umaru Napoleon Koroma, the former National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has firmly denied claims regarding the disappearance of funds from the party’s accounts during his tenure. In a statement addressing a viral social media video, Koroma described the allegations as “baseless” and emphasized that all financial…
Indian High Commissioner Fosters Diplomatic Ties with Sierra Leone Parliament
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter B.C. Pradhan, the Indian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, met with Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., today to enhance diplomatic and parliamentary relations between the two nations. During the visit, High Commissioner Pradhan conveyed a goodwill message from India’s Speaker of Parliament, underscoring the enduring partnership between…
Over 9,300 Herbalists Registered in Sierra Leone Amidst Doctor Shortage
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Sierra Leone Council of Traditional Healers has disclosed that the number of registered herbalists in the nation has exceeded 9,300, highlighting the vital role of traditional medicine within the country’s healthcare system. This surge in herbalist registrations comes as the medical community contends with a critical shortage of licensed doctors,…
Minister Demby Champions Sierra Leone’s UHC Reforms at Global Forum in Tokyo
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, recently joined global health leaders and development partners at the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) High-Level Forum in Tokyo, Japan. The forum provided a platform for participants to emphasize the importance of shared learning and cooperative efforts across governments to accelerate progress…
Education Ministry Issues Ultimatum: Headteachers Face Dismissals for CASS Non-Compliance
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has issued a grave warning to school leaders across Sierra Leone, indicating that headteachers who do not upload the Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) for their students risk dismissal. Minister Conrad Sackey made this announcement during a visit on Saturday to…
BBC Media Action to Establish First SEAH Support Mechanism for Journalists in Sierra Leone
By Elizabeth A. Kaine BBC Media Action has announced an initiative aimed at establishing Sierra Leone’s first dedicated support mechanism for journalists who have experienced sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) within the newsroom. This move represents a vital effort to enhance media safety and uphold safeguarding standards across the nation. The organization is currently…