By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Police are hunting for a man who posed as a presidential communications aide to defraud two Sierra Leonean women in the United States of $31,900, promising to expedite their travel documents. Peter Lahai, the suspect, allegedly claimed to be a Communications Specialist attached to President Julius…
Kay’s Heart Foundation has hosted a workshop aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, with a special focus on young women. The program commenced on Sunday April 12, 2026, at the Council Hall Post Office in Waterloo. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Ing Kadiatu Koroma, the initiative is designed to equip participants with…
BY: Kisy Joseph Momoh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Komba Kamanda, has formally welcomed three senior members of the Judiciary back to the country after they successfully completed an intensive “Legal Elites” seminar in China. The ceremony, held at the Chief Justice’s chambers, recognized the officials’ dedication to enhancing their…
By: Saidu Jalloh Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing agricultural planning and food security with the validation of the 2025/26 National Crop Production Survey. The exercise, held at the ministry’s Conference Hall in Youyi Building, brought together stakeholders to…
By: Daily Scope Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance road safety and emergency response services in the country. The agreement, signed at the SLRSA headquarters on Kissy Road, outlines a collaborative framework focusing…
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S Sierra Leone is strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capabilities through participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The country’s delegation, led by Senior Deputy Financial Secretary Mariatu Brown, is engaging in high-level discussions on climate resilience, risk…
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) and the Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat have agreed to formalize their partnership to address human trafficking and migration issues in the region. The agreement, reached during a meeting in Freetown, aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two institutions. The…
By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Dr. Philip John Kanu, has been suspended with immediate effect following allegations of staff recruitment irregularities. The suspension, announced in a letter from the Office of the President, follows a high-level probe into the university’s hiring practices. The investigation uncovered…
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S A representative of Visio San Fonteres, a key financier of a substance abuse rehabilitation project, recently visited Freetown to assess progress and strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders. The delegation toured project sites, including hotspots where kush use is prevalent, and met with community leaders and beneficiaries. The visit highlighted the…
By Saidu Jalloh reporter D.S The Sierra Leone government has launched a nationwide campaign to simplify the 2026 national budget, aiming to increase public understanding of state spending. The initiative, announced by Joseph Munda Bindi, Chairman of the National Council for Civic Education and Democracy (NaCCED), will provide citizens with a clear and accessible breakdown…
