By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (SLANGO), has officially launched the NGO Gazette 2024-2025. In her opening remarks, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barclay, emphasized the unique opportunities Sierra Leone offers for cooperation and public…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S A 38-year-old former teacher, Musa Turay, appeared before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens at the NASSIT Court in Freetown on Tuesday, facing grave charges of sexual penetration involving two young victims. The alleged offenses involve two girls, aged 12 and 14, occurring between February and March 2024. Turay, who previously…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The 2023 Audit Report by the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has uncovered substantial instances of ghost workers across various government departments, including the Office of the Vice President, the Sierra Leone Police, and the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources. These discrepancies have led to significant financial losses, exacerbating…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In an exclusive interview with Daily Scope Newspaper, the management of the Freetown City Council (FCC) expressed their unwavering support for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the alleged diversion of public funds by Council staff. The investigation has garnered significant attention following the revelation of a corruption scandal involving…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health received a significant boost to its healthcare infrastructure on Tuesday with the donation of a 400kva mobile generator and a water bowser from the Japanese government. The official handover ceremony took place at the Ministry of Health’s Youyi Building, where Japanese Ambassador to Sierra Leone,…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Andrew Bob Johnny, the Statistician-General of Sierra Leone, has been unanimously elected as the Rapporteur of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) for a two-year term. His election took place during the fifty-sixth session of the UNSC, held in person in New York from March 4 to March 7, 2025….
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, Daily Scope Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis, presented the country as an emerging tourism destination at the ITB High Level Ministerial Global Roundtable in Berlin. During the event, hosted by CNN’s Richard Quest, Minister Tunis referred to Sierra Leone as “the new kid on…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S On March 4, 2025, Her Excellency Josephine Gauld, the British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, visited Inspector General of Police Mr. William Fayia Sellu at the Police Headquarters on George Street, Freetown. The meeting aimed to strengthen diplomatic relations and enhance collaboration between the British High Commission and the Sierra…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has joined forces with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to transform the nation’s agricultural landscape and address food insecurity challenges. This strategic collaboration aims to revamp Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector by enhancing research partnerships, adopting innovative agricultural technologies, and mobilizing resources to promote…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A new treason trial commenced on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the High Court before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens. The defendants, Alie Badara Kanu and Thaimu Bangura, are accused of conspiring to overthrow the government. Key testimony was provided by Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)…
