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By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter In a strategic effort to tackle drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes, the Sierra Leonean government has ramped up surveillance measures at the Jendema border by installing four CCTV cameras at key locations. This initiative follows a high-level meeting convened by the National Security Coordinator, Mr. Abdulai Caulker, under…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter In a recent statement, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, addressed allegations regarding an individual arrested in Turkey for drug-related offenses purportedly holding a Sierra Leonean diplomatic passport. During an appearance on AYV Television’s “Wake Up Sierra Leone,” Minister Kabba clarified that…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Eight schools from Bo District showcased their talents in a spirited quiz and debate competition organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on October 13, 2025, as part of the Civic Day Series. Resident Minister for the Southern Region, Mr. John Abu, addressed the students, praising the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 9, 2025, Sylvanus Blake, Deputy Director of the Public Education and Outreach Department of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Sierra Leone, urged freshmen of the Law Department at IMATT College to reject corrupt practices and uphold the highest standards of integrity. His remarks came during an orientation ceremony…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has initiated an extensive investigation into the alleged misuse of a diplomatic passport after reports surfaced regarding the arrest of a Turkish national involved in criminal and drug-related activities while in possession of the document. Directed by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sibella Laing, daughter of Sir Maurice Dorman, Sierra Leone’s first indigenous Governor-General, toured the Sierra Leone Parliament on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Accompanied by Deputy Clerk of the House, Gilbert Bosco N’habay, Laing was given an insightful overview of the parliamentary precincts, where the nation’s laws are…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Kingtom, Sierra Leone – Karpowership, a leading global power generation company, has officially unveiled a fully renovated building at the Variety Children and Family Services Orphanage, reinforcing its dedication to supporting vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone. The handover ceremony, attended by Turkish Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Yusuf Mahak, and various local…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Moyamba, Sierra Leone – President Julius Maada Bio joined young agripreneur Sherilyn Cowan at her 60-hectare maize farm in Taiama Town for a symbolic harvest on Friday, October 10, 2025. The farm, operated by Sherilyn’s Enterprise for National Change (SENC) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS),…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant advancement for urban development, the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have formalized a $9.18 million agreement to implement the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), aimed at modernizing market infrastructure in Kenema and Makeni. The project seeks to enhance urban facilities and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Ministry of Youth Affairs has issued a critical warning regarding fraudulent online recruitment schemes that disproportionately affect young individuals. In a recent press release, the Ministry cautioned the public against engaging with any casual worker recruitment efforts circulating both online and within local communities. The Ministry highlighted a surge in…