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LIBERIA – Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) at the Bo Waterside Border Entry have arrested a Nigerian national, David Dioumessy, in possession of 2,349 grams of cocaine …

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decision to suspend over 400 government officials for failing to declare their assets is being lauded as a decisive step in the fight against corruption. However, …

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has traveled to Ethiopia to take part in the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, scheduled from February 14 …

MONROVIA – In a controversial move that has generated outrage, Associate Justice Yamie Q. Gbeisay of the Monrovia City Court has allegedly ordered the release of Chinese national Michael Shio, …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Madam Emma Metieh-Glassco, Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), pending an investigation by the Ministry of Justice …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The House of Representatives has voted to recall all Liberian lawmakers serving in the ECOWAS Parliament, citing procedural irregularities in their selection. The decision, reached during the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Sarpo Apoleabo Development Organization of Sinoe County on Tuesday, February 11, held elections at the CDB King School campus on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, to elect …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Sarpo Apoleabo Development Organization of Sinoe County on Tuesday, February 11, held elections at the CDB King School campus on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, to elect …

MONROVIA – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) marked its 68th Armed Forces Day with a series of ceremonies highlighting the military’s role in national security and peacekeeping. The celebration, …

MONROVIA – Senior officials of the ruling Unity Party (UP) paid a visit to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) today, delivering a formal communication urging the agency to broaden its …

MONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has taken a decisive step in its investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) by transferring seized …

MONROVIA – Authorities in Lofa County have arrested a Liberian woman, Anita Lincoln, 43, for allegedly possessing a significant quantity of marijuana. The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) carried out …

MONROVIA – The Liberia Coast Guard has bolstered its maritime security capabilities with the addition of a fisheries patrol vessel donated by the Liberian Fisheries Authority (NaFAA). The vessel, named …

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has indefinitely suspended Dr. Adams Lincoln, Deputy Director General for Administration at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), amid allegations of unauthorized …

After 177 years of existence, Liberia remains stuck in a vicious cycle of poverty, dilapidated infrastructure, and an education system in disarray. The country’s healthcare system is underfunded, roads are …

MONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has intensified its investigation into Madam Rostalyn Suacoco Dennis, the suspended President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), over …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph N. Boakai on Monday, February 10, 2025, welcomed his Sierra Leonean counterpart, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, and First Lady Fatima Bio to Liberia. Their …

Photos present scenes from Thursday’s  academic recognition and honoring program of the Grand Kru Technical College in Barclayville City, Grand Kru County. The photos further present scenes from the College’s …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Liberia National Fire & Rescue Service (LNFS) has reinforced its emergency response capabilities with the acquisition of eight fire trucks, an ambulance, and an employee bus, …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Ten customs officers from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) have been awarded Certificates of Merit by the World Customs Organization (WCO), the leading global body for customs …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has raised concerns about Liberia’s economic dependence on remittances from Liberians living in the United States, noting that the funds sent back home …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Liberian activist and political commentator Grace RK Guar has called for an end to political hostility among Liberians, urging citizens to embrace tolerance and constructive dialogue. In …