By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The National Minerals Agency (NMA) has launched a decisive operation to halt illegal mining activities encroaching on residential areas in Penguia Chiefdom, Kailahun District. On April 18, 2025, the agency conducted an emergency intervention aimed at discontinuing all unlawful mining operations in the town, citing serious safety and environmental…
Sarah Koroma, a young female student from Kabala, last Thursday joined the toll of students who have become lucky winners of Mercury International Sports betting and lottery products. Sarah, who has been an avid player of the Mercury International virtual and online games over the past two years, received a key to the Tricycle Kekeh,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Corruption Watch Sierra Leone has announced a partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to oversee the integrity of upcoming public examinations, including the National Primary School Examination (NPSE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). To ensure a fair and transparent examination process,…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope Abu Bakar Katty Sillah, a 17-year-old boy suffering from a severe spinal condition, is urgently seeking financial assistance for surgery following his diagnosis of D7 vertebral collapse and spinal cord compression. The debilitating effects of his condition have left him unable to use his limbs, jeopardizing his dream of…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Sierra Leone Parliament, has ordered the Guma Valley Water Company to cease water supply to all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within 48 hours due to their failure to settle outstanding water rate bills. This…
By: Elizabeth A Kaine In the heart of Freetown, the flames of recent fire incidents have not only consumed buildings but have also ignited a deeper concern within our community. Each fire, whether it be in a bustling market or a crowded neighborhood, serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerabilities and the urgent need…
In the bustling heart of the city, Emma found solace in her favorite café, tucked away from the noise. Every day, she would sip her coffee while reading, lost in the pages of her favorite novels. One rainy afternoon, as she flipped through the chapters of a romance, a stranger entered, shaking off the raindrops…
In quiet grace, a beacon shone,A shepherd’s heart, a love well-known.With open arms and gentle voice,He called us all to share in choice. Through trials faced, his spirit soared,A humble man, by faith adored.He walked with us through joy and pain,A guiding light in sun and rain. A voice for those who had no say,He…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, Daily Scope The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced that the Government of Sierra Leone will hold a National Symposium on April 28, 2025, in celebration of the country’s 64th Independence Day. Under the theme “Reclaiming the Importance of April 27,” the symposium will take place at…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Madam Salima Monorma Bah, the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, recently joined Orange SL’s Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, and the Director General of the National Communications Authority (NaTCA), Amara Brewah, to inspect the construction of Orange Sierra Leone’s new Data Center in Bo City. The Bo…
