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Freetown City Council and QCELL Forge Partnership to Enhance Municipal Services
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Freetown City Council (FCC) is in discussions to establish a strategic partnership with telecommunications provider QCELL, aimed at modernizing municipal service delivery and enhancing digital outreach to residents. During a meeting held on *February 23, *Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the Deputy Chief Administrator welcomed a QCELL delegation led by CEO…
Lawyer Basita Michael Calls for Unity and Disciplined Discourse Amid Falaba Border Tensions
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter In light of a recent cross-border incident involving Guinean troops detaining Sierra Leonean soldiers and Operational Support Division (OSD) officers, prominent Sierra Leonean lawyer Basita Michael has urged for a more mature and unified national discourse. Michael reacted to the government’s official communication regarding the incident in Falaba, praising its measured…
Man Dies After Alleged Operation by Impostor Doctors in Freetown
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter In a tragic incident that has raised serious concerns about medical safety, a man has died after undergoing an operation performed by individuals impersonating medical professionals in the Grassfield area of Freetown. The victim, identified as *Sahr, was a graduate in electrical engineering and a part-time employee of EDSA. He fell…
Gender Minister Raises Concerns Over Child Rights Act 2025, Commits to Ending FGM
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Isata Mahoi, has voiced her concerns regarding the Child Rights Act of 2025, indicating that while the legislation signifies important progress, it fails to adequately address key issues affecting girls in Sierra Leone. Dr. Mahoi made these comments during the launch of the *EmpowerHER…
SLCAA Faces Financial Crisis Amid NLe 20 Billion Untransferred Funds and PAYE Discrepancies
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter An investigation by the Calabash Newspaper has unveiled significant financial challenges facing the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), associated with over NLe 20 billion in operational funds that remain untransferred. Additionally, discrepancies in the Authority’s Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax obligations to the National Revenue Authority (NRA) have surfaced. The findings follow…
Hon. Lamina Alerts ECOWAS Parliament on Guinea’s Border Violation By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Abuja, Nigeria, February 24, 2026 At an Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Saa Emerson Lamina, a Sierra Leonean Member of Parliament, voiced urgent concerns regarding alleged territorial infringements by Guinean forces in Kaliyereh Village, located in Sulima Chiefdom,…
Minister of Youth Affairs Promotes Unity at Turkish Embassy Iftar
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On February 24, 2026, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, attended an iftar hosted by the Turkish Embassy at Sport Zone in Sierra Leone. The event gathered young people and members of the Muslim community, fostering an atmosphere of reflection and unity. During his remarks, Minister Sannoh engaged…
Attorney General Pushes for Constitutional Reforms at Kono Civic Day
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., addressed the Kono Civic Day Series Conference hosted by Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah. During the event at the Kono District Council Hall, he provided an in-depth overview of Sierra Leone’s constitutional review process and the…
Speaker Thomas Advocates NGO-Parliamentary Collaboration for Stronger Democracy
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On February 24, 2026, the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas attended the NGO-Parliamentary Dialogue, emphasizing its significance in fostering policy coherence aligned with President Julius Maada Bio’s National Priorities. He described the engagement as a vital enhancement of the democratic process, underscoring the collaborative nature of parliamentary work….
Government, Leone Rock Forge Pact to Boost Youth Skills and Jobs
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA), in collaboration with the National Youth Commission (NAYCOM), held a strategic engagement with Leone Rock Metal Group on 23 February 2026 aimed at strengthening youth employment and skills development in Sierra Leone’s mining sector. Led by Minister Ibrahim Sannoh, the MoYA delegation included…