By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has formally recognized Ezekiel Wallace, a Sierra Leonean residing in Canada, for his remarkable contributions to education in the remote Mabombom Village. Chief Education Officer Edward Kpakra led an MBSSE delegation to the village, where they celebrated Wallace’s efforts in establishing…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially announced a postponement of the Decennial Population and Housing Census, now scheduled for December 2026, instead of the previously planned December 2025 timeline. This decision comes on the recommendations of a Census Assessment Mission that involved technical experts from the U.S. Census Bureau,…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE has officially announced her intention to seek the flag bearer position of the All People’s Congress (APC) Party in the upcoming 2028 elections. This declaration comes as she aims to transition from municipal leadership to a national political office. In a recent interview, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr…
By: Elish On a busy Saturday morning, Mia found herself in a quaint coffee shop, her favorite book in hand and a warm cup of chai beside her. As she turned the page, a brief glance up revealed a stranger seated at the table across from her, his eyes focused on a sketchpad. There was…
In your verses, I hear the pain,A heart once vibrant now caught in the rain.You speak of wounds as if they were mine,Yet in the shadows, your truth intertwines. You weave a tale of innocence lost,But every thread bears its own cost.No velvet chains, no games were spun,Yet here we stand, two hearts undone. You…
The recent disappearance of three toddlers from a Pentecostal school in Freetown has plunged our community into an abyss of grief and despair. The tragic outcomes—two innocent boys found dead and allegations of abuse against a young girl—have struck at the very heart of our society, leaving us shattered and questioning our roles as protectors…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope The Pademba Road Magistrates’ Court in Freetown has seen notable progress in the ongoing murder case of journalist Samuel Brima Mattia. The primary accused, Joseph Lamin, appeared alongside two alleged accomplices before Magistrate Sahr Kekura, facing serious charges that include conspiracy to commit murder and murder. Detective Inspector Abubakarr…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Sheikh Mohamed Kamara, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC) party and affectionately known as “Money Jagaban,” has made a significant contribution to the Southern Region of Sierra Leone by donating 415 bags of rice in observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. This generous donation aims…
By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Daily Scope The Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with the 12th Infantry Battalion of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, conducted successful raids on illicit gold mining operations in the Diang Chiefdom of Koinadugu District, specifically targeting the renowned tourist destination, Lake Sonfon, which is celebrated as one of Africa’s…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. The Freetown City Council (FCC) has made a significant advancement in aligning its “Freetown the Treetown” (FTT) project with the international carbon market. A strategic meeting held on March 14, 2025, focused on the project’s progress in enhancing climate resilience and promoting urban reforestation. The meeting was led by the…
