Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has initiated an extensive investigation into the alleged misuse of a diplomatic passport after reports surfaced regarding the arrest of a Turkish national involved in criminal and drug-related activities while in possession of the document. Directed by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sibella Laing, daughter of Sir Maurice Dorman, Sierra Leone’s first indigenous Governor-General, toured the Sierra Leone Parliament on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Accompanied by Deputy Clerk of the House, Gilbert Bosco N’habay, Laing was given an insightful overview of the parliamentary precincts, where the nation’s laws are…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Kingtom, Sierra Leone – Karpowership, a leading global power generation company, has officially unveiled a fully renovated building at the Variety Children and Family Services Orphanage, reinforcing its dedication to supporting vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone. The handover ceremony, attended by Turkish Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Yusuf Mahak, and various local…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Moyamba, Sierra Leone – President Julius Maada Bio joined young agripreneur Sherilyn Cowan at her 60-hectare maize farm in Taiama Town for a symbolic harvest on Friday, October 10, 2025. The farm, operated by Sherilyn’s Enterprise for National Change (SENC) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS),…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant advancement for urban development, the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have formalized a $9.18 million agreement to implement the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), aimed at modernizing market infrastructure in Kenema and Makeni. The project seeks to enhance urban facilities and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Ministry of Youth Affairs has issued a critical warning regarding fraudulent online recruitment schemes that disproportionately affect young individuals. In a recent press release, the Ministry cautioned the public against engaging with any casual worker recruitment efforts circulating both online and within local communities. The Ministry highlighted a surge in…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Two surveyors, Saio Turay, 33, and Fara Bangalie Kamara, 30, faced Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on charges of land fraud. They are accused of conspiracy and multiple counts of obtaining money under false pretenses, violations of the Larceny Act of 1916. Court documents…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A police sergeant and his girlfriend are currently in custody after being charged with several drug-related offenses stemming from a significant cannabis seizure in Kenema. Sergeant Augustine Tamba Saffa, 35, and his girlfriend, Isha Conteh, a petty trader, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No.1…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security, has announced the launch of “Mission 300,” a transformative $2.2 billion energy initiative aimed at overhauling Sierra Leone’s electricity sector by 2030. During a press conference at the Ministry of Information on…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have successfully intercepted a shipment of 4,269 assorted swords and knives at Water Quay Port in Freetown. The seizure occurred during a recent security operation, with authorities managing to confiscate the weapons before they could leave the port. As of now, officials have not…