Local News
Key Testimony in Murder Trial of Journalist Samuel Brima Mattai
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On May 13, 2025, Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo testified before Magistrate Patrick Fofanah, presenting crucial evidence in the murder trial of journalist Samuel Brima Mattai, who was tragically killed at the Voice of Peace and Development Radio (VOPAD) station in Kissi Town, Waterloo. The evidence, marked as exhibits D1 to D7, includes…
SLRSA to Launch Mobile Licensing for Quick Driver’s Licenses
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) is set to introduce Mobile License Services, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the process of acquiring driver’s licenses in the country. Under the leadership of newly appointed Executive Director James Baggison, the SLRSA will deploy mobile licensing vehicles to communities nationwide, allowing citizens…
Initiative Launched for Civil Servants’ Financial Empowerment
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), in collaboration with the Ministries of Public Administration and Political Affairs, and Trade and Industry, hosted a significant stakeholder engagement at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown. The event aimed to advance the establishment of the Republic of…
Local Man Arrested for Allegedly Butchering Dog for Sale
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Residents of a community on the outskirts of eastern Sierra Leone expressed shock after a man was apprehended for allegedly butchering a dog for commercial sale. The disturbing discovery was made following reports of suspicious activities and foul odors emanating from the suspect’s residence, according to Mountain Online Television. Local authorities…
MPs Call for Healthcare Reform Following Hon. Musa Peter Moigua’s Death
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter In the wake of the sudden death of Hon. Musa Peter Moigua, Members of Parliament, led by Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas, have called for the establishment of predictable healthcare services for MPs and parliamentary staff. This urgent appeal was made during a somber session in Parliament on Tuesday, reflecting…
“No Foreigner Should Work Here Without Proper Documentation” – Labour Minister
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone is taking significant steps to modernize its labor governance and tighten immigration controls with the recent ratification of a digital work permit agreement. The Parliament approved the initiative, developed in partnership with Construct System Limited, which aims to create a unified digital system for managing foreign employment….
FCC Launches “Operation Dorti Mus Go” to Enforce New Sanitation Byelaws
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Freetown City Council (FCC) has enacted the Solid and Liquid Waste Collection Byelaws 2024, a significant step towards a cleaner and safer urban environment. These new regulations aim to modernize waste management across the city through strategic public-private partnerships. Under the byelaws, all residents and businesses in Freetown…
First Inter-Secondary School Traditional Games Launched to Promote Cultural Heritage
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs hosted the inaugural inter-secondary school Traditional Games on Thursday, May 8th, 2025. This initiative aims to revive traditional games, promote cultural appreciation, and foster community among young learners across Sierra Leone. Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, emphasized that…
Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Man Stabbed in Waterloo Attack
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope A man identified as Mamadou Warne was allegedly attacked and fatally stabbed by hired thugs over a longstanding land dispute on the evening of Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Waterloo. Reports indicate that Mr. Jalloh, the accused, hired a group of seven youths to carry out the attack, resulting…
Bumbuna Hydro to Temporarily Shut Down for Maintenance Ahead of Rainy Season
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Bumbuna Hydro, Sierra Leone’s largest electricity provider, will temporarily shut down for two weeks to conduct essential maintenance in preparation for full operations during the rainy season. This announcement was reported by the New Citizen Tolpngbo Newspaper on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Located in the Tonkolili District of…