Politics
APC Secretary General Released Amidst Threat of Parliamentary Boycott
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. ReporterFebruary 5, 2026 Members of Parliament from Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), threatened a parliamentary boycott earlier today in response to the detention of their Secretary General, Lansana Dumbuya. However, Dumbuya was released from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) shortly after, following a period of questioning…
SierraTel Workers Denounce Unpaid Salaries of NLe326 Million Amid Presidential Directive
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…
APC’s Richard Konteh Blasts NPRA Chief Over Misleading Fuel Price Claims
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…
PPRC Fines APC NLe350,000 for Inflammatory Rally Remarks
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…
Thank you for the memories. You’ll never be forgotten
The death is reported of Ms Aminata Turay, which sad event took place on 20th/12/25Born on 12th/4/2000Age: 25 yrs Funeral arrangements will be announced laterSympathizers may visit her former resident at #7 Richard Caulker Drive Hamilton.May her soul rest in perfect peace.
Sierra Leone Secures €13.5 Million from EU for Development Initiatives
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully secured a budget support package of €13.5 million from the European Union (EU) through its EU Nature Nourishes Programme. This funding, approximately equivalent to Le 351 million, aims to bolster the nation’s development priorities across several critical sectors. The…
China and UNICEF Collaborate to Improve Newborn and Child Health in Sierra Leone
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has taken a significant leap towards modernizing tax collection in Sierra Leone by introducing digital tax filing and mobile payment systems. Commissioner General Jeneba Bangura made the announcement during the Civic Festival, highlighting the benefits of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), which enables…
APC Receives Police Clearance for Nationwide Pre-Convention Election Tour
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporting The Sierra Leone Police have granted approval for a nationwide pre-convention election sensitization tour organized by the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC). This decision follows a formal request from the party leadership, with the clearance issued on December 12, 2025. In a letter from the police headquarters, the APC’s…
S/L Launches Direct China Shipping: Transit Time Slashed to 5 Weeks
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone (S/L) has officially launched an innovative direct shipping route connecting Taizhou Port in China to the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, significantly enhancing trade by reducing transit times from 12 weeks to just five. The new corridor, aimed at optimizing the flow of goods between the two…
APC Launches Nationwide Sensitization Tour Ahead of Internal Elections
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced a nationwide Pre-Convention Elections Sensitization Tour scheduled from December 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This initiative aims to prepare party members for upcoming internal elections. The announcement was made by the APC’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) on December 10, 2025….