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LIBERIA – The Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) is facing a deepening crisis as workers accuse Director-General Eugene L. Fahngon of creating a hostile and unsustainable working environment. In a press …

LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Matthew Nyanplu, Assistant Minister for Information Services at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, following his public condemnation of the …

MONROVIA – In a developing story that has captured the attention of the Liberian public, President Joseph Boakai is facing scrutiny over his alleged involvement in a scheme to oust …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In an uncompromising statement issued on Friday, November 16, 2024, Assistant Minister for Information Services Matthew Nyanplu fiercely condemned the government’s $25 million agreement with NEKOTECH for …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A major financier of President Joseph Boakai’s campaign in Liberia has been arrested in Asia. Joe Kpoto, also a British citizen, is the son of former veteran …

In a recent statement, Mr. Vandalark R. Patricks has voiced strong concerns regarding President Joseph Boakai’s dealings with rebel lawmakers in Liberia, labeling the situation as a “Rascal Mission” and …

MONROVIA – House Speaker Cllr. Fonati Koffa conducted a tour of the Capitol Building’s courtyard today. The Capitol Building  houses the offices of lawmakers. The tour, coordinated with the Liberian …

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LIBERIA – “No one goes to war without an Exit Strategy” quipped Bishop Kortu Brown when he spoke at a Special Praise Service during the week. “Where is the exit …

LIBERIA – The Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), led by Superintendent James A. S. Momoh, is embroiled in a significant corruption scandal, with allegations of kickbacks and conflicts of interest …

MONROVIA – The visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has commended Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah for an impressive revenue collection performance, pledging the Fund’s support …

MONROVIA – In a heartfelt address to the graduating class of 2024 at the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) on November 13, 2024, First Lady Katumu Yatta Boakai inspired the …

MONROVIA – In a decisive move to reinforce accountability within government ranks, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended the Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Services (LIS), Honorable Stephen H. J. …

MONROVIA – Liberia is currently facing a serious crisis as signs of declining rule of law and order emerge, exacerbated by President Joseph Boakai’s apparent passivity. This crisis is being …

The Armed Forces of Liberia, in partnership with the U.S. Government, unveiled a new tuberculosis (TB) clinic at 14 Military Hospital in Dauzon, Liberia, that will advance Liberia’s fight against …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the simmering dispute within Liberia’s House of Representatives took a dramatic turn as the majority bloc, pushing for the removal of Speaker …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tensions soared on Capitol Hill as members of embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s faction clashed with police today, demanding the release of the House Director of Security, …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Majority Bloc in the House of Representatives has purchased new chairs in anticipation of today’s legislative session after an incident of vandalism in the Joint Chambers. …

MONROVIA – On Monday, November 11, 2024, unsatisfied workers of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) staged a protest in front of the Executive Mansion, appealing directly to President Joseph Boakai …

MONROVIA – In a rare public address, Alexander Cummings, the political leader of Liberia’s opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), has broken his silence on the escalating power struggle within the …

The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has successfully drafted eight new regulations and is currently reviewing the Authority’s Act of 2010 for potential amendments. The week-long drafting …

The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, alongside Deputy Commissioners for Administration and Technical Affairs, pledged their commitment over the weekend to institutional reform and …

Dr. Josephus M. Gray, a prominent Associate Professor and Dean of the Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Liberia, has been extended a …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a bold and critical statement on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Senator James Biney of Maryland County has made clear his position on recent controversies surrounding the …