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Enhancing Election Security: Tripartite Committee Partners with National Security Office
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 27, 2025 — The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) convened with the Office of National Security (ONS) to discuss the implementation of key tripartite recommendations related to election security. This meeting focused on recommendations 30, 31, and 74, which emphasize the need for capacity…
Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone Enhances HPV Vaccine Monitoring in Four Districts
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), has successfully conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation initiative for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. This assessment took place in four districts—Moyamba, Bo, Kenema, and Kailahun—where the HPV…
Sky Bank Customer Faces Court on Fraud Charges Exceeding NLe 94,500
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Ibrahim Barrie, a customer of Sky Bank Sierra Leone Limited, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1, facing serious allegations of fraudulent withdrawals totaling over NLe 94,500. Court documents reveal that between May 1 and May 31, 2025, Barrie allegedly executed multiple unauthorized transactions….
High Court to Auction Property of Convicted Embezzler to Recover Le3.9 Billion Stolen from EDSA
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The High Court of Sierra Leone has scheduled a public auction for a parcel of land owned by Mohamed Sheku Turay, a former banker convicted of embezzling Le3.9 billion from the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). The auction will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:30…
Urgent Safety Alert: Brookfield’s Old Railway Line Bridge Restricted to Light Vehicles Only
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority (SLRTA) has announced new restrictions on the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfield due to its deteriorating condition. Effective immediately, only light vehicles, including cars and vans weighing no more than 4 tons, will be permitted to cross the bridge. This decision follows…
Parliament Calls Rainbow Paint HR Manager to Account for Alleged Disrespect During Oversight Visit
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Tensions flared in Sierra Leone’s Parliament as the Trade and Industry Committee summoned the Human Resource Manager of Rainbow Paint and Chemical (SL) Limited. This action follows allegations of “disrespectful and contemptuous behavior” during an official oversight visit to the company’s factory in Wellington. Chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie…
Sierra Leonean Cartel Defrauds Citizens of Thousands Amidst Law Enforcement Inaction
By Sahid Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In Sierra Leone, a notorious criminal cartel has emerged as a significant threat to ordinary citizens, defrauding them of thousands of dollars through fraudulent car sales. At the center of this scheme is Abdul Kamara, who claims on his LinkedIn profile to be a London-based car dealer with a…
AU Delegation Applauds Sierra Leone’s Child Welfare Achievements, Calls for Action Against FGM and Child Marriage
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter An African Union (AU) delegation recently visited Sierra Leone to commend the nation’s progress in child welfare while emphasizing the urgent need to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. During a meeting at the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs in Freetown, Ms. Catherine Maino, head of…
Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A disturbing video circulating on social media has brought to light the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by her stepfather. Reports suggest that the incident involved the daughter of the suspect’s wife. Sierra Leone has faced a troubling surge in cases of child sexual abuse in recent…
NRA Closes Dangote Cement (SL) Ltd Over $653,300 Freight Levy Debt
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially closed Dangote Cement (SL) Ltd as of August 25, 2025, due to an outstanding Freight Levy debt of $653,300, which has remained unpaid since 2020. This action reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance and secure revenue for national development….