By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A magistrate in Freetown has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Tamba Mani, a 30-year-old Branch Service Manager at Sky Bank’s Makeni Branch, who failed to appear in court to answer serious charges of financial crime. Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 issued…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter A new governance report reveals that the Government of Sierra Leone has received a mere $1 million from the Masiaka Toll Gate over the past nine years, despite the operator allegedly collecting around $172 million in tolls. The findings, released by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) in its…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter The Ministry of Information and Civic Education is convening its annual retreat from February 2 to 4, 2026, in the tranquil setting of Bonthe. This retreat aims to prioritize the development of Media and Civic Education Strategies among the ministry’s key stakeholders. Nestled between palm trees and the gentle sea…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter In a decisive ruling, three men have been sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison for breaking into a vehicle and stealing cash and personal items in Murray Town, Freetown. The convicts Joseph Bangura, 33, a footballer; Samuel Jallohson, 29, a businessman; and Mohamed Sesay, 27, a fisherman…
By Saidu Jalloh, Staff Reporter The Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Aviation recently conducted an oversight visit to the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) to evaluate its operations and regulatory compliance within the country’s aviation sector. Held on January 29, 2026, the visit was part of Parliament’s constitutional role to monitor institutions in its…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter Employees and retirees of Sierra Leone Telecommunications Company (SierraTel) are alleging that the state-owned telecom operator has disregarded a presidential directive to settle over NLe326 million in unpaid salaries and staff benefits, issued several months ago. The directive, reported by Truth Media, followed an advocacy letter from Abdul Fatoma, Executive…
By Joseph Momoh, Staff Reporter Richard Konteh, an aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer position, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of misleading the public regarding the recent fuel price increase. Konteh refuted the NPRA’s assertion that the fuel pump price rose by only Le1.10, calling the…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Staff Reporter In a decisive effort to uphold political decorum, the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has imposed a fine of NLe350,000 on the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) for inflammatory statements made during a recent rally. On February 2, 2026, the PPRC announced that the fines are a result of violations…
Freetown, Sierra Leone. In a strategic move to enhance public awareness for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census, Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) hosted a high-level meeting with radio presenters, continuity announcers, and DJs from across the nation. The event aimed to foster collaboration between media professionals and Stats SL’s Directorate of Communication and…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a significant move towards fostering inclusive growth, Orange Sierra Leone has officially issued share certificates to its employees through its Employee Shareholding Scheme. This initiative not only grants eligible staff ownership and profit-sharing rights but also reinforces the notion that contributors to the company’s success should benefit from its…
