By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Portee, a vibrant community in Freetown, has recently raised alarms over the growing waste accumulation near the parking area of the Freetown City Council (FCC) building. Residents and traders are calling on Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr to take immediate action to address the situation and restore cleanliness in the area. The…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Madam Kenyeh Barlay, conducted site visits to several significant projects in Kono, including the Kono Government Hospital (KGH), an innovative agricultural tech farm, and a bridge linking Kamara and Sandor Chiefdoms. During her visit to the KGH…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a groundbreaking move aimed at empowering its workforce and promoting long-term sustainability, Orange Sierra Leone has launched an Employee Shareholder Program, enabling staff to become part-owners of the company. The initiative was announced during a high-level Town Hall Meeting at the company’s Hill Station headquarters on Monday, May 26,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, a flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), has criticized President Julius Maada Bio’s assertion that he has fulfilled all the commitments outlined in his manifesto. During an online TV discussion, Aki-Sawyerr referred to a recent speech by President Bio at the opening of Parliament, where he…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh officially inaugurated the Annual General Scientific Meeting of the Pediatric Association of Sierra Leone, highlighting the urgent issue of childhood malnutrition. Themed “Breaking the Cycle: Ending Childhood Malnutrition in Sierra Leone,” the event underscores the government’s commitment to addressing this critical public health challenge….
By Kadijatu Bangura reporter D.S The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Alhaji Fanday Turay, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the $25 security fee at Freetown’s airport, clarifying that the fee falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, not his own. In a recent interview, Minister Turay stated, “The $25 fee is…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper During the Sierra Leone Trade & Investment Day held in Istanbul, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Henry Musa Kpaka underscored the country’s vast agricultural potential, asserting that Sierra Leone can not only feed West Africa but also yield significant financial returns for investors. Kpaka noted that over…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, Daily Scope Newspaper On Sunday evening, June 1, 2021, a three-story building collapsed at Lumley Regent Pentagon Junction, displacing numerous residents and trapping many individuals beneath the rubble. Emergency response efforts are currently underway, with search and rescue teams actively working at the scene. Authorities believe that several people may still…
By Elizabeth A Kaine In an exclusive interview, Daily Scope Newspaper spoke with local market vendors and residents in Freetown to discuss the challenges they face during the rainy season. As the heavy rains begin, the bustling markets transform into chaotic scenes, revealing a pressing concern: unhygienic conditions that threaten both public health and local…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. A young man has suffered severe injuries, including the loss of vision in one eye, following an alleged acid attack by his girlfriend during a heated argument in Koidu City. Local reports indicate that the victim was attacked when acid was thrown directly at his face, resulting in extensive burns…
