Local News
Urgent Appeal: Teenager with Spinal Condition Seeks Funds for Critical Surgery
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Abu Bakar Katty Sillah, a 17-year-old boy suffering from a severe spinal condition, is urgently seeking financial assistance for surgery following his diagnosis of D7 vertebral collapse and spinal cord compression. The debilitating effects of his condition have left him unable to use his limbs, jeopardizing his dream of…
PAC Chairman Orders Water Cut to Defaulting Government Agencies
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Sierra Leone Parliament, has ordered the Guma Valley Water Company to cease water supply to all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within 48 hours due to their failure to settle outstanding water rate bills. This…
Government to Host National Symposium on Independence Day
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced that the Government of Sierra Leone will hold a National Symposium on April 28, 2025, in celebration of the country’s 64th Independence Day. Under the theme “Reclaiming the Importance of April 27,” the symposium will take place at…
€23 Million Boost: Orange SL’s Data Center Revolutionizes Bo City!
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Madam Salima Monorma Bah, the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, recently joined Orange SL’s Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, and the Director General of the National Communications Authority (NaTCA), Amara Brewah, to inspect the construction of Orange Sierra Leone’s new Data Center in Bo City. The Bo…
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr to Be Honored with Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership Prize
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a momentous occasion set to unfold this Friday, April 25, 2025, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr will be honored with the prestigious 2021 Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership Prize at the University of Pennsylvania. This award presentation, originally delayed due to COVID-related restrictions, will now take place during the Penn…
21-Year-Old Man Jailed for Alleged Theft at Children’s Charity
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S FREETOWN – Ibrahim Kamara, a 21-year-old man, has been remanded in custody after appearing before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2. He stands accused of breaking into the office of Defence for Children International (DCI) at No. 4 Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town, on July 5, 2024,…
President Bio Advocates for Inclusive Education at National Debate Competition
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Bo, Sierra Leone – His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio participated in the 2025 National Debate Competition, organized by special needs institutions and orphanage homes across Sierra Leone. The event, held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bo, aimed to highlight the importance of inclusive education…
Health Care Supplies Discovered in Male Restroom at Koidu Government Hospital
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Regional Office in Kono has made a shocking discovery of thirteen cartons of Free Health Care drugs secretly stored in a male restroom at the Koidu Government Hospital. This revelation followed a tip-off from a whistleblower, prompting a swift response from the ACC’s Regional Investigation Unit….
Lover’s Groove: Love Brewed Over Coffee
In a bustling coffee shop tucked away on a quiet street, Mia found solace in her favorite corner, lost in the pages of her novel. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, but it was the sound of laughter that caught her attention. Across the room, a tall stranger with tousled hair and…
President Bio Launches $1 Billion Iron Ore Processing Plant in Tonkolili
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. President Julius Maada Bio has inaugurated a new 10-million-ton iron ore processing plant developed by Leone Rock Metal Group, also known as Kingho Mining Company, in Tonkolili. The launch marks a significant milestone for the company, which has been operating in the region since 2021. This new facility is part…