By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter On October 9, 2025, Sylvanus Blake, Deputy Director of the Public Education and Outreach Department of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Sierra Leone, urged freshmen of the Law Department at IMATT College to reject corrupt practices and uphold the highest standards of integrity. His remarks came during an orientation ceremony…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has initiated an extensive investigation into the alleged misuse of a diplomatic passport after reports surfaced regarding the arrest of a Turkish national involved in criminal and drug-related activities while in possession of the document. Directed by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio,…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) successfully intercepted a substantial shipment of Tapentadol, commonly referred to as Tramadol, at the Bo Waterside Port of Entry. Authorities seized 1,067 packs of the drug, valued at $112,315.78 (LRD 21,340,000), concealed within two white slipper bags. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter On October 10, 2025, the nation marked World Mental Health Day 2025 with the theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” highlighting mental health as a fundamental human right. The day served as an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing efforts to enhance the mental…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine The recent arrest of Abdullah “Don Vito” Alp Üstün, allegedly found with a Sierra Leonean diplomatic passport, has opened a Pandora’s box of questions about the integrity of our diplomatic passport system. This alarming development is not just a sensational news story; it is a reflection of a deeper saga that…
By Elizabeth A. Kaine On October 12th, the International Day of the Girl Child serves as a crucial reminder of the pressing issues faced by young girls in Sierra Leone, particularly those who find themselves begging on the streets and living in makeshift shelters. This heartbreaking reality highlights the profound impact of poverty, stripping these…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sibella Laing, daughter of Sir Maurice Dorman, Sierra Leone’s first indigenous Governor-General, toured the Sierra Leone Parliament on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Accompanied by Deputy Clerk of the House, Gilbert Bosco N’habay, Laing was given an insightful overview of the parliamentary precincts, where the nation’s laws are…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Kingtom, Sierra Leone – Karpowership, a leading global power generation company, has officially unveiled a fully renovated building at the Variety Children and Family Services Orphanage, reinforcing its dedication to supporting vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone. The handover ceremony, attended by Turkish Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Yusuf Mahak, and various local…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter Moyamba, Sierra Leone – President Julius Maada Bio joined young agripreneur Sherilyn Cowan at her 60-hectare maize farm in Taiama Town for a symbolic harvest on Friday, October 10, 2025. The farm, operated by Sherilyn’s Enterprise for National Change (SENC) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS),…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant advancement for urban development, the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have formalized a $9.18 million agreement to implement the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), aimed at modernizing market infrastructure in Kenema and Makeni. The project seeks to enhance urban facilities and…
