MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three others to face a full criminal trial …
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Amos Sawyer Foundation To Celebrate Legacy And 80th Birthday Of Late Statesman With Series Of National Events
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Amos C. Sawyer Educational Foundation has announced an ambitious three-day program of commemorative events to honor the legacy, vision, and enduring contributions of the late Professor Dr. …
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Monrovia Court To Rule Friday In High-profile Arson Case Involving Former Speaker Koffa
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court is set to deliver its final ruling on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the controversial arson case involving former Speaker of the House of …
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MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted a bill to the Liberian Legislature aimed at establishing a legal framework for the protection of personal data in the country. Titled …
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Hor Launches First Quarterly Budget Performance Hearing With Emphasis On Transparency And Fiscal Discipline
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Development Planning, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, opened the first Quarterly Budget Performance Hearing under the …
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Liberian Lawmakers Face Explosive Allegations As Court Hears Preliminary Testimony
by smartnewsby smartnewsLIBERIA – The Monrovia City Court opened preliminary hearings on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, into a politically charged and deeply controversial case involving several members of the Liberian Legislature accused …
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Boakai Hails Liberia’s UN Security Council Seat As Historic Responsibility
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has hailed Liberia’s election to the United Nations Security Council as both a profound honor and a serious global responsibility, declaring the country’s return …
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Liberia Is Like A “seed Without Soil,” Says Bishop Kortu Brown
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Liberia has been described as a country with a “seed without [a] soil” based on the attitude of the leaders and people of the country. The description was …
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Lra Overhauls Operating Procedures To Align With Digital Era
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has successfully concluded a two-day intensive review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within its Domestic Tax Department. This comprehensive exercise, conducted in …
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Lnp Pledges Probe Into Arrest Of Cdc Chairman Kowo Following Public Outcry
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced it will investigate the manner in which opposition figure Janga Kowo, Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), was apprehended …
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Court Imposes Travel Band On Ex-speaker Koffa And Four Lawmakers
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court has issued a Writ of Ne Exeat Republica against former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers, effectively barring them from leaving …
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Dorr Cooper Resigns As Inspector General After Uncovering Fake Credentials Scandal At University Of Liberia
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially accepted the resignation of Mr. D. Dorr Cooper, who served as Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In a …
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Jewel Howard Taylor Visits Jailed Lawmakers As Heavy Charges Loom In Capitol Arson Case
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor, a prominent figure in the opposition National Patriotic Party (NPP), visited the Monrovia Central Prison on Sunday, June 8, 2025, to show solidarity …
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Musa Bility Accuses President Boakai Of Undermining Democracy And Ignoring Budget Crimes
by smartnewsby smartnewsMARGIBI COUNTY – Nimba County District #7 Representative and Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Political Leader Musa Hassan Bility has sharply criticized President Joseph N. Boakai for what he described …
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MONROVIA – The Management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has confirmed the arrest of G. Baccus Karpeh, Assistant Manager for Research and Statistics in the Loss Prevention Department, …
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Court Upholds $1.5 Million Defamation Ruling Against Fadiga Brothers
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Civil Law Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Hassan and Hussein Fadiga in a high-profile defamation lawsuit brought against them by former Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) …
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President Boakai Extends Tariff Suspension On Rice Imports To Ease Cost Of Living
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – In a move aimed at reducing the financial burden on Liberian households, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on June 5, 2025, signed Executive Order No. 150, extending the suspension …
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African Union Urges United States To Reconsider Travel Ban On African Nations
by smartnewsby smartnewsThe African Union Commission is calling on the United States Government to reconsider its recent decision to impose travel restrictions on several African countries, including Chad and Sudan. In a …
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Unity Party Youth Congress Calls For Prosecution In Capitol Building Arson Case
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The National Youth Congress of the governing Unity Party has strongly commended the Liberia National Police for what it describes as a professional and timely response to the …
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President Boakai Extends Eid Al-adha 2025 Greetings To Liberian Muslims And Global Islamic Community
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Liberian Muslims and the global Islamic community on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as …
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Amb. Riccardo Milici Congratulates Pres. Boakai And The Liberian Gov’t On Historic Election To The UN Security Council
by smartnewsby smartnewsA renowned Italian and Germany Professor, Ambassador Riccardo Milici has joined reputable institutions and global personalities around the world by extending his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency President Joseph Nyumah …
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Turkey Dispatches Emergency Response Team To Ria Following Airport Incident
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – In a move reflecting its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, the Republic of Türkiye has dispatched an emergency accident response team to Roberts International Airport (RIA) following the …
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History Win At The UN: Can Liberia Turn Global Recognition Into Local Impact?
by smartnewsby smartnewsOn Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Liberia achieved an important diplomatic victory: winning a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It marks the first time in nearly five …
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History Win At The UN: Can Liberia Turn Global Recognition Into Local Impact?
by smartnewsby smartnewsOn Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Liberia achieved an important diplomatic victory: winning a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It marks the first time in nearly five …