Local News
Trio Faces Court Over LEOCEM Oil Theft: Serious Charges Unveiled
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Three individuals appeared in court facing charges related to a theft at the LEOCEM Cement factory in Kainkay Cline Town. The defendants—20-year-old carpenter Anthony Kamara, and 25-year-old laborers Alusine Sesay and Josephus Mansaray—are accused of conspiracy and store-breaking involving stolen oil valued at over 62,000 Leones. The charges stem from…
Ministry of Lands Staff Remanded on Charges of Land Forgery and Fraud
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S A staff member of the Ministry of Lands has been remanded in custody following serious charges of land forgery and fraud. The accused faces multiple counts, including forgery, conspiracy, and unlawful entry onto state land. During a court appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2…
Mercy Ships Departs for Maintenance, But Pledges Ongoing Healthcare Support
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Mercy Ships has departed from the shores for a scheduled maintenance period in Cadiz, Spain, with plans to return in August. The ship will continue to deliver specialized surgical care until its final departure in June 2026. According to a joint press release from the Ministry of Health and Mercy…
$45 Million OFID Commitment Secured for Bumbuna 1 Hydroelectric Expansion
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance and Energy, in collaboration with Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF), has secured a $45 million commitment from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to rehabilitate and expand the Bumbuna 1 hydroelectric…
Police Intercept 16 Gross of Tramadol Shipment in Tokeh
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of suspected tramadol in the Tokeh community, located on the Western Area Peninsula of Freetown. This operation was initiated based on credible intelligence and was led by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Sylvester M.N. Koroma, the Regional Police Commander…
Police Investigate Theft of 96 Solar Batteries at Makeni Hospital
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Police are investigating the alleged theft of 96 solar batteries intended for the Makeni Government Hospital, a facility that relies on these batteries for electricity. Reports indicate that the batteries were not stolen by outsiders, but rather by staff members within the hospital. It is alleged that some of these…
Vice President Unveils World Bank Reports Addressing Economic Growth and Climate Crisis
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice President, has officially launched two significant reports prepared by the World Bank: the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). These reports address the nation’s economic growth trajectory and the pressing challenges posed by climate change. During the launch, Jalloh emphasized…
Police Raid Uncovers Major Drug Production Operation on Taylor Street
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a significant operation, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) raided a three-storey building on Taylor Street, Fourah Bay Road, suspected of being used for the production of kush and other harmful narcotic substances. The operation was led by Chief Superintendent of Police Mr. M.K. Alieu, following critical intelligence provided…
Education is a Right, Not a Privilege: Advocating for Every African Child’s Future!
By: Abass Conteh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, teachers and pupils from various schools gathered on June 16—the Day of the African Child—to express their views on the pressing challenges facing African children today. This year’s theme, “Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now,” served…
UGO Fellowship Program 2025: Empowering Young Leaders in Sustainability
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Ministry of Youth Affairs in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the UGO Fellowship Program 2025, a fully funded initiative in collaboration with the Universal Greening Organization (UGO). This program aims to empower young Sierra Leoneans aged 18 to 32 who are enrolled in sustainability…