Politics

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, the management of the Freetown City Council (FCC) expressed their unwavering support for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the alleged diversion of public funds by Council staff. The investigation has garnered significant attention following the revelation of a corruption scandal involving…

VISION: A United, Viable and Sustainable Party Sarjoh Aziz Kamara is a visionary leader possessing integrity and led by a sense of purpose. He is a born leader familiar with solid administrative standards, a peacemaker and a unifier who believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork. He embodies the dynamism of the SLPP and…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, engaged with Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group. The meeting, held at the Westin Hotel’s East Pier room on the Harbour Edge Level, aimed to outline a…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Bonthe District, Sierra Leone — U.S. Ambassador David Hunt held high-level discussions today with leaders from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) in Bonthe District. The talks focused on advancing national unity, promoting democratic reforms, and fostering dialogue to strengthen peace and inclusivity…

By: Saidu Jalloh reporter  Freetown, — In a significant turn of events, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has mandated the appearance of former Finance Minister Patricia Laverly in court to answer charges stemming from her alleged assault of Tourism Minister Nabella Farida Tunis. This directive was issued on November 28, 2024,…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Minister of Health Austin Demby hosted UK High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, for a meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to improve health outcomes in the country. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration between Sierra Leone and the UK in addressing pressing health challenges. The two officials explored strategies…

By: Tommy Sidikie, reporter  November 19, 2024 – In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations and regional collaboration, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, warmly welcomed Liberia’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. during his working visit to Freetown. Describing President Boakai as a “big brother,” President Bio congratulated him on…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter In a five-day debate on President Julius Maada Bio’s recent address to Parliament, Majority Leader Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma commended Members of Parliament for their contributions, emphasizing the importance of national unity, economic stability, and agricultural growth. Nyuma praised the constructive tone of the debate and reiterated the President’s commitment to…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On Monday, November 4, 2024, the Parliament commenced a Motion of Thanks to President Julius Maada Bio for his address during the State Opening of the Second Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic, delivered on August 6, 2024. Leading the motion, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, the Leader of…

By: Joseph Momoh  The Clerk of Parliament, Hon. Paran Umar Tarawally, has announced that all backlog salaries for opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) Members of Parliament will be paid by December 2024. This decision follows concerns raised by opposition leadership regarding delays in receiving their entitlements. The issue was highlighted by Hon. Abdul Kargbo during…