Local News
APC Kono Peace Tour: Unity Efforts Clouded by Sam Sumana’s Disappearance
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The All-People’s Congress (APC) recently initiated a peace tour in Kono District, aiming to foster unity and collaboration with the local community in anticipation of the 2028 elections. During the visit, party officials engaged with Kono residents, discussing the importance of reconciliation and pledging to address past grievances if…
Marie Stopes Promotes Sexual Reproductive Health Awareness in Kailahun Schools
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Marie Stopes has launched an initiative in Kailahun to promote awareness of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) among local school health clubs. The primary goal of this engagement was to educate teenagers about family planning and the risks associated with early sexual activity, fostering informed discussions on sexual…
ACC Launches Major Corruption Probe Involving NRA and Eight Commercial Banks
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope A high-profile corruption investigation is currently underway as the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) intensifies its probe into an alleged syndicate involving staff of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and at least eight commercial banks. The scandal, still in its early stages, has triggered widespread public concern over the potential diversion…
Sierra Leonean Businessman Alhaji Dauda Jalloh Denies Links to Drug Arrest
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Alhaji Dauda Jalloh, a prominent Sierra Leonean businessman and husband of Admire Bio, has categorically denied any connection to Santigie Bangura, who was arrested on June 22, 2025, at Fallah Checkpoint along the Bo-Tiama highway while allegedly transporting a significant quantity of kush to Kenema. Following Bangura’s arrest, social media…
Medical Team from Marbella Provides Free Urology Surgeries at Caritas Christ the King Hospital in Waterloo
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A dedicated group of medical professionals from Marbella, southern Spain, recently visited Caritas Christ the King Hospital in Waterloo, located in the Western Area Rural District, to offer free urology surgeries to local patients. The team, which included urologists, anesthesiologists, and nurses, successfully performed surgeries on individuals suffering from various…
CSSL Hosts Stakeholders Meeting to Establish REDD+ National Networks
By: Abass Conteh, Reporter On Thursday, June 27, 2025, the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) held a pivotal stakeholders engagement meeting focused on the establishment of National Networks for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Private Sector Institutions to support the REDD+ Readiness Programme in Sierra Leone. The meeting took place at the Council of…
FSU and Don Bosco Fambul Address Urgent Challenges in Child Welfare
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police and Don Bosco Fambul Therapy Centre convened a critical meeting at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters in Freetown. The discussion centered on pressing challenges faced by vulnerable children under their care. Key issues addressed included…
ACC and Police Leadership Collaborate to Combat Corruption in Police Force
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On Thursday, June 26, 2024, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) visited the Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to strategize on reducing corrupt practices within the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). The ACC team, led by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie, commended…
Statistics Sierra Leone Engages Community in Mara Chiefdom for Pilot Cartographic Mapping Exercise
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) recently held a stakeholder engagement meeting in Mara Chiefdom, Bombali District, as part of its national Pilot Cartographic Mapping initiative. The event gathered local leaders, community members, and stakeholders to discuss the project’s objectives, with Mara Chiefdom being one of four strategically selected locations for…
Sudden Blindness Strikes Loko Masama Secondary School Student Hours Before BECE Exams
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a shocking turn of events, a candidate from Loko Masama Secondary School has reportedly lost his sight just hours before the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The cause of the sudden blindness remains unclear as investigations are currently underway. Community members have expressed growing concern, with some speculating potential…