In a significant advancement for child health and nutrition, the Infinity Mind Foundation, in collaboration with the District Health Management Team (DHMT) of Kambia, has launched an innovative training program aimed at addressing the pressing issue of malnutrition among children. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day intensive training session held at the Kambia District…
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the Group’s coverage across high potential…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter ALLEN TOWN, Sierra Leone — A tragic incident in Allen Town has left the local community reeling after a 3-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her guardian. Preliminary reports indicate that the child had been placed under the care of her aunt before being transferred to the custody of…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter LUMLEY, Sierra Leone — The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the One Love Salone Foundation, has officially inaugurated the Wanpole Fish Seafood Stall at Lumley Beach. This initiative, launched on July 8, 2025, aims to empower women and enhance the local tourism landscape. The Wanpole stall is…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the UK, convened a significant meeting with senior executives from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) at the prestigious David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge. This meeting highlighted the longstanding connection between Sir…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — During the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly government press briefing on July 8, 2025, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Princess Dugba, shared promising updates on the Black Johnson Fish Harbour Project. Minister Dugba emphasized that this initiative represents a significant advancement for Sierra Leone’s…
By: Dr. Doma At this crucial moment for the APC, some delegates are still unsure who to support. That’s okay, but it’s also a red flag.Because in times like this, sitting on the fence isn’t safe it’s risky. Let’s break it down: If you are UNDECIDED in your choice of flagbearer, think about these critical…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone has officially joined the global Spotlight Initiative, a partnership between the United Nations and the European Union aimed at ending all forms of violence against women and girls. The launch event gathered a diverse group of participants, including government leaders, representatives from the European Union, United Nations…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S In a significant move to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has announced a comprehensive training initiative aimed at equipping 1,000 individuals with essential skills for employment. This initiative was unveiled during a press conference on July 8, 2025, led by Brima Abdulai…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope In a landmark ruling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found the Government of Sierra Leone in violation of women’s and girls’ rights for its failure to explicitly criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The Court described FGM as “one of the worst forms…
