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…
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…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a significant diplomatic move, H.E. Mohammed S. Barrie, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has formally requested an increase in Hajj Royal scholarships from 100 to 500 for the upcoming 1447/2026 Hajj season. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit to Dr. Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter In an ambitious initiative to combat flooding in Freetown, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has rallied over 1,000 young volunteers to clear silt and debris from vital drainage channels throughout the city. This significant undertaking, which began two weeks ago, has seen an average of 50 youths per community engaged daily…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone – Richard Hindolo Senesie, the Deputy Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), has officially accepted an invitation to the highly anticipated launch of Housemates Salone Season 4. The event is set to take place on July 18, 2025, at Chapter One Night Club & Restaurant….
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…
