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Government Defends Land Acquisition for Fish Harbor Amid Scrutiny
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. State Counsel Yusif Issac Sesay has defended the government’s acquisition of land at Black Johnson for the construction of a Fish Harbor by a Chinese firm, asserting that the process adhered to legal requirements. In his statement, Sesay emphasized that the acquisition complied with Section 21 of the Constitution of…
RMU Celebrates 19th Congregation, Emphasizing Regional Maritime Integration
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Accra, Ghana – The 19th Congregation of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) took place with great ceremony at the university’s Parade Grounds, led by Rtd. Col. Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., the Chair of the RMU Board of Governors and Chancellor of the University, who also serves as Sierra Leone’s…
Cyberbullying Case Against MMTU VC Committed to High Court
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 1, 2025 – Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court Number 2 has committed the cyberbullying case involving Mr. Sheku Tejan Rogers against Professor Philip John Kanu, Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University, to the High Court. During the proceedings,…
Over 22,000 Civil Servants Unite to Establish Civil Service Cooperative Credit Union
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a bold initiative aimed at financial empowerment and public sector reform, more than 22,000 civil servants across Sierra Leone have come together to establish the Republic of Sierra Leone Civil Service Cooperative Credit Union (CivSCCU). This transformative effort is led by the Ministry of Planning…
Government Ratifies African Road Safety Charter, Aiming for Enhanced Road Safety
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. Kissy Road, Freetown – July 2, 2025 – In a significant move to improve road safety, the Government has ratified the African Road Safety Charter. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting on April 4, 2025, and the Charter was officially adopted at the 26th Ordinary Session of the…
Outrage in Tengbeh Town as 30-Year-Old Accused of Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Tengbeh Town is grappling with a disturbing case involving a 30-year-old man accused of impregnating a 12-year-old virgin girl who had been missing for three weeks. The allegations have raised serious concerns about the safety and protection of minors in the community. Victor Grant, a student at Fourah Bay College,…
Ministry of Health Launches “Health Osusu” Initiative to Empower Citizens in Healthcare Financing
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Health and Sanitation is set to launch an innovative initiative called “Health Osusu,” designed to help citizens save money for their healthcare needs. Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, unveiled the details during the second edition of the Presidential Town Hall 2025 held in Kenema. Dr. Demby…
Ministry and Partners Urge Community Action to Combat Waste Crisis at Lumley Beach
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the National Tourist Board, has raised alarm over the significant accumulation of waste along Lumley Beach. A recent press release highlights that the net installed by the Propel Organisation and Engineers Without Borders, designed to capture debris flowing into the…
Eleven Young Leaders from Sierra Leone Join 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Eleven exceptional young leaders from Sierra Leone have officially begun their journey in the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the United States. This esteemed program is designed to empower Africa’s future leaders through immersive academic and practical experiences at top American institutions. The 2025…
Pastor Patrick Chris Koroma Issues Formal Apology to Deputy Registrar Brima Bah
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Pastor Patrick Chris Koroma of Life Information Ministries and proprietor of The Genius Elementary and High School has issued a formal apology and retraction regarding serious allegations he previously made against Mr. Brima Bah, Deputy Registrar of Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. The allegations, made on June…