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By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, September 17, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has denied bail to defendants Mohamed Kelleh Mansaray and Saidu Kuyateh, who were arraigned in court on charges of conspiracy to commit migrant smuggling and migrant smuggling. This decision came during the official launch of the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter President Julius Maada Bio has announced the immediate suspension of Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway from his position as a Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature, pending the results of a disciplinary tribunal. An official letter from the Office of the President, dated September 15, 2025, indicates that the suspension…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has scheduled a public consultation for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Freetown City Council Auditorium to discuss a contentious plan to split Freetown into two distinct cities, each with its own local council. Mayor Yvonne Ak-Sawyerr has publicly opposed the proposal, asserting…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. In a dramatic courtroom session at Pademba Road Court No. 4 in Freetown, Ibrahim Bangura, a security guard employed on Jones Street, was remanded in custody after challenging the testimony of a key witness in a fraudulent conversion case. Bangura is accused of unlawfully converting a blue TVS King 300 tricycle,…

By Joseph Momoh, D.S. A delegation from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) recently met with Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, as the nation gears up to host the annual regional tax conference in Freetown from September 15 to 19. During the visit, Jeneba Bangura, representing WATAF, expressed gratitude for the…

By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter In a significant move towards enhancing medical education in Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio visited the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) today to tour the newly inaugurated skills lab, which features advanced Anatomage technology. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to providing students with innovative educational…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Freetown is taking significant strides towards enhancing urban cleanliness and public health as the Freetown City Council (FCC) has enlisted over 700 community engagement workers. This initiative aims to educate residents about newly enacted sanitation bye-laws designed to improve waste management across the city. During the next two weeks,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant diplomatic gesture, Dr. Abdul B. Kamara, Director General of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Office in Nigeria, presented copies of his impactful book “The Unknown Destination” to Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swarray, and Ambassador Ernest Ndomahina, Commissioner of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has announced a nationwide initiative to tackle the growing issue of unpaid water bills among individuals and institutions. The company reports a significant rise in outstanding debts, which poses a risk to operational efficiency and cash flow. To combat this challenge, SALWACO’s leadership…

By Amb. Unisa Totti Fofanah, Public Trust Media Sierra Leone In a landmark achievement for Sierra Leone, Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has been nominated as Vice Chairperson at the 42nd General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This nomination marks the first time Sierra Leone…