University Student Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S. A 21-year-old student from Milton Margai Technical University has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, a case that has sent shockwaves through the community. The third-year Business Management student confessed to the crime in front of Justice Cosmotina Jarrett, reigniting discussions…

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Government Explores Partnership with Turkish Fertilizer Firm to Boost Agricultural Productivity

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S. In a strategic move to enhance agricultural output, the Government of Sierra Leone is considering a partnership with Enterprise Fertilizer Factory, a leading Turkish company renowned for its fertilizer distribution across multiple regions, including North Africa and Europe. This initiative follows a productive meeting between H.E. Martha Kanagbo, Sierra Leone’s…

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NPRA Director General Explains Disparities in Fuel Pricing

By Saidu Jalloh, ReporterDaily Scope Brima Baluwa Koroma, the Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), addressed the recent fluctuations in petroleum prices during a government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown. Koroma attributed the recent drop in pump prices to new government policy reforms aimed at fostering a competitive…

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Tzu Chi Foundation Launches Cleaning and Awareness Campaign in Freetown Slums

By Kadijatu Bangura, ReporterDaily Scope On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Tzu Chi Foundation, in partnership with Caritas Freetown, initiated a six-day cleaning and sensitization campaign targeting three major slum communities in Freetown: Kroo Bay, Dwarzark, and Susan’s Bay. The campaign will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sunday, July 20, focusing…

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RSLAF Launches Five Corporate Bodies to Boost Personnel Welfare and Economic Empowerment

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has unveiled plans to establish five independent corporate entities designed to enhance the welfare and economic empowerment of its personnel. This initiative reflects the military’s commitment to not only safeguarding national security but also improving the lives of its members. During a recent…

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Meditation with Pastor Tom

A Difficult Word , With Lasting Impact There are some words that are difficult to say, like aluminium or mischievously, or anemone, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole. Not only are these troublesome to pronounce, I’m not sure what they mean in some cases.But, the most difficult word to say is “sorry”, personalizing it to be , “I…

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Police Launches Training Program to Combat Gender-Based Violence

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant step towards enhancing the response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), the Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced a comprehensive five-day training program for 80 officers from the Family Support Unit (FSU). The training, held simultaneously in two locations, sees…

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