By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully secured a budget support package of €13.5 million from the European Union (EU) through its EU Nature Nourishes Programme. This funding, approximately equivalent to Le 351 million, aims to bolster the nation’s development priorities across several critical sectors. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Dr. Austin Demby, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, has revealed that the nation records approximately 450,000 pregnancies each year. This statistic highlights ongoing government efforts aimed at improving maternal health, reducing adolescent pregnancies, and enhancing overall healthcare services. In 2025, significant efforts were made to address maternal health issues,…
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, Apha Mohamed Bannie Jalloh.This sad event occurred on Tuesday, 17th December 2025. He has already been buried today at the kissy Road Cemetery. Mourners may call at the family home located at 156 Bai Bureh…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT Sad to announce the death of our Dearest Mother, Sister, Auntie, Grandmother, Family Caretaker; the late comrade Mrs Tenneh N’Bompa Turay of 42 Macdonald Street, Freetown who passed away on the 11 November, 2025. She was 67-years-old. She is survived by:Five children – Muctaru N’Bompa Turay (Ft) Daniel N’Bompa Turay (USA), Joseph Saidu…
The death is reported of Mr Sandy Aberdeen of #21b Ferguson Street Freetown, died on Monday 1st December 2025Age: 47 yearsHe’s survived by his wife Mrs Claribel Fannyann AberdeenChildren:Tricia and Master Gideon AberdeenMother: Madam Fatmata Baby KAMARASiblings: Ebu, Princess,Mary,Annie and Baby AberdeenOther relatives include Aberdeen, Wallace, Johnson, Davies, Coker,Management and staff of Lebanese School, Members…
WITH HEAVY HEARTS FULL OF TEARS WE HEREBY ANNOUNCED THE DEATH OF MUMMY KUMBA MADIA KOEWA THE MOTHER OF FAITH HEALING BIBLE CHURCH CALABATOWN DISTRICT OVERSEER (PASTOR SAHR RICHARD KOEWA) , WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 14TH OF DECEMBER 2025BORN ON 20TH AUGUST 1961AGE: 64 YEARS OLD SYMPATHIZERS, FRIENDS AND RELATIVES, MUST VISIT/CONTACT THE FOLLOWING…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has confirmed that the long-anticipated constitutional review in Sierra Leone has officially entered the drafting phase, with a completion target set for before the 2028 national elections. Sesay made this announcement during the closing session of the National Civic Festival at…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter At the recent Salone Civic Festival held at the Youyi Building in Freetown, National Revenue Authority (NRA) Commissioner General Jeneba J. Bangura presented a series of key tax reforms aimed at enhancing compliance, transparency, and service delivery. During her address at the event organized by the Ministry of Information…
By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced a temporary closure of the Dambala Bridge along the Bo-Yele-Matotoka Road from December 16 to December 22, 2025, for essential restoration works. This closure follows a partial collapse of the bridge two months ago, which occurred when a truck crossed over…
By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter In a significant milestone, the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) commemorated its 40th anniversary in Sierra Leone by launching a proactive five-year strategic plan dedicated to enhancing the lives of children nationwide. The unveiling of this ambitious plan took place during a celebratory event themed “For Every…
