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By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant move to bolster law enforcement capabilities, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sierra Leone through specialized training programs tailored to the operational needs of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. William Fayia Sellu welcomed the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Dr. Abdu Muwonge, the World Bank Country Manager, recently visited Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) to commend the organization for its significant achievements in providing credible statistics over the years. The purpose of the visit was to obtain an update on the implementation and management status…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Archdiocese of Freetown has announced a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis, directed by His Excellency Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles. The Mass is scheduled to take place at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:30 AM. This memorial…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Port Loko, Sierra Leone – Authorities are investigating the abduction of a six-day-old infant from the Port Loko Regional Hospital in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025. The newborn was one of twins delivered via cesarean section to Aminata Kargbo, a resident of Komrambia Village in the Kasseh…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), dispatched over 2,044 metric tons of locally grown rice, equivalent to 40,880 bags, to support institutional feeding programs. The initiative is part of the FeedSalone homegrown program, aimed…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Bombali District, Sierra Leone – Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has officially inaugurated a 2,500-hectare private farm in Makari Chiefdom, Bombali District. The farm, owned by SierraTec and spearheaded by CEO Salieu Kanu, is a fully mechanized operation equipped with 15 tractors, three harvesters,…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Mohamed Amara, a 32-year-old man, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura on three counts related to an alleged attack on Sallia Kallon. The charges include wounding with intent, wounding, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, all contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. According to…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Minerals Agency (NMA) has launched a decisive operation to halt illegal mining activities encroaching on residential areas in Penguia Chiefdom, Kailahun District. On April 18, 2025, the agency conducted an emergency intervention aimed at discontinuing all unlawful mining operations in the town, citing serious safety and environmental…

Sarah Koroma, a young female student from Kabala, last Thursday joined the toll of students who have become lucky winners of Mercury International Sports betting and lottery products. Sarah,  who has been an avid player of the Mercury International virtual and online games over the past two years, received a key to the Tricycle Kekeh,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Corruption Watch Sierra Leone has announced a partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to oversee the integrity of upcoming public examinations, including the National Primary School Examination (NPSE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). To ensure a fair and transparent examination process,…