In Loving Memory of Daniel Tamba Gbondo, Esq. It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Gbondo family, both at home and abroad, the Bethesda Ministries announces the passing of their beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and devoted pastor, Daniel Tamba Gbondo, Esq. Daniel transitioned to eternal rest on the 5th of…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Security forces in Kambia District have arrested five Guinean nationals after intercepting a vehicle carrying a rifle and military uniform at a border crossing on Thursday, 2 July 2026. The arrests were made during a routine border patrol, according to the Office of National Security. ONS Strategic Communications Spokesperson,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The government’s suspension of the US$25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown International Airport has sparked fresh concerns over potential financial liabilities to Securiport (SL) Limited, with legal experts warning the move could trigger another costly contract dispute. In a ministerial directive dated 1 July 2026, the Ministry of Internal…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Sierra Leone will host the first-ever Economic Community of West African States Mid-Year Summit from July 12 to 19, 2026, bringing together regional leaders for critical discussions on West Africa’s future. The week-long summit will be held at the newly upgraded Lungi International Conference Centre and at selected venues…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A Freetown pensioner has struck it big after correctly predicting 15 football matches on Mercury International’s betting platform. Leslie Prince Mensah-Coker received a cheque for Le692,000 on Monday, July 6, 2026, during a presentation at Mercury International’s headquarters on Walpole Street in Freetown. Company officials said the win qualified…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has arrived in Egypt to join other African election leaders at a high-level continental forum. Mr. Alpha, who also serves as National Returning Officer, and ECSL Director of External Relations, Albert Massaquoi,…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Personnel from the Sierra Leone Police Legal and Justice Support Department and the Family Support Unit have undergone specialized training to strengthen how Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases are investigated and prosecuted. The one-day capacity-building workshop was organized by Legal Access Through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Personnel from the Sierra Leone Police Legal and Justice Support Department and the Family Support Unit have undergone specialized training to strengthen how Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases are investigated and prosecuted. The one-day capacity-building workshop was organized by Legal Access Through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social…
By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter A Freetown youth was remanded in custody on Tuesday after appearing before Pademba Road Magistrates’ Court on allegations of fraudulent conversion involving US$12,000. Osman Japtay faces one count of fraudulent conversion, contrary to Section 20(1)(iv)(b) of the Larceny Act 1916. He was not asked to enter a plea as…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter Pa Demba Road Magistrates’ Court No. 2 has remanded two Freetown businessmen in custody after denying bail in connection with the alleged theft of a medical machine valued at US$37,100. Magistrate John Manso Fornah made the ruling on Tuesday as committal proceedings continued against Abdul Jabba Mansaray and Joseph…
