MONROVIA – Rep. Taa Wongbe has shared a heartfelt reflection on Liberia’s persistent struggles, offering a sharp critique of the country’s leadership, corruption, and sycophantic tendencies. In a candid statement, …
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SENATOR AMARA KONNEH URGES SUPPORT FOR NEW UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA PRESIDENT DR. MAPARYAN
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Gbarpolu County Senator, Hon. Amara Konneh has weighed in on the appointment of Dr. Layli Maparyan as President of the University of Liberia (UL), addressing growing concerns surrounding …
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BRUMSKINE CHALLENGES LIBERIAN YOUTH TO REIMAGINE CHANGE AMID DR. MAPARYAN’S APPOINTMENT
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine, who served as Alexander Cummings’ vice-presidential candidate during the 2023 elections under the now-dissolved Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), has shared her views on …
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CONTROVERSY ERUPTS OVER BOAKAI’S LEADERSHIP FOLLOWING CONTROVERSIAL APPOINTMENT AT UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA
MONROVIA – Liberians across the country were left stunned on January 4, 2025, when Dr. Layli Maparyan, an American academic, was appointed as the 16th President of the University of …
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LIBERIA – Matthew Nyanplu, leader of the newly formed Party for the People, has made a bold call for the impeachment of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, accusing him of treason …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has generated public debate with recent social media posts that many interpret as reflections on his …
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MONROVIA – The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) finds itself embroiled in controversy following revelations of alleged nepotism and questionable decision-making by its Director-General, Richard F. Ngafuan. …
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MONROVIA – Hon. Richard Fatorma Ngafuan, head of the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), has kindled a firestorm over claims of nepotism within the government of President …
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MONROVIA – In a recent Facebook post, Representative Taa Wongbe of Nimba County’s District #9 unveiled a striking critique of Liberia’s political landscape as the nation transitions into the new …
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MONROVIA – The Liberian political scene has recently been stirred by a public exchange on Thursday, January 2, 2024, between Matthew Nyanplu, a former loyalist of the Unity Party and …
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NPHIL DIRECTOR-GENERAL DR. NYAN ENGAGES LIBERIAN DIASPORA EXPERTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Over the weekend, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), hosted Marjorie Duncan Forleh and Eva Oberly at the NPHIL …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The collapse of the Cestoe River Bridge, a vital link connecting Rivercess and Sinoe counties, has plunged southeastern Liberia into isolation. The bridge, located in ITI, served …
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MPC ACCUSES BOAKAI OF BETRAYING RESPONSIBILITY TO UPHOLD INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Liberia’s political scene has been rocked by President Joseph Boakai’s recent remarks, which have been widely interpreted as condoning corruption if the proceeds are redistributed to the poor. This statement …
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MINISTER NGAFUAN FACES CRITICISM OVER “MINISTER OF THE YEAR” RECOGNITION AND FACEBOOK POST
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, is at the center of a growing controversy following his acknowledgment of being voted “Minister of the …
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ALLEGATIONS MOUNT AGAINST DEPUTY CONTROLLER SACKIE OVER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAYROLL SCANDAL
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Deputy Controller of the House of Representatives, Hilary P. Sackie, who also serves as President of Paynesville FC, is at the center of a growing controversy following …
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CORRUPTION UNVEILED AS JOURNALISTS, CONTROLLER, AND LAWMAKERS LINKED TO PAYROLL SCANDAL
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Systemic corruption within Liberia’s governance structures remains one of the most formidable obstacles to the country’s development. This troubling reality has come to the forefront with recent …
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AMID PUBLIC CRITICISM, BOAKAI’S OFFICE DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS ON CORRUPTION
Liberia’s political scene is currently contending with an intensifying debate over recent comments made by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. On December 22, 2024, during the 60th anniversary commemoration in Voinjama, …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A purported Facebook post by Madam Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana, Press Secretary to President Joseph Boakai, has generated outrage on social media, drawing sharp criticism from citizens …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On December 21, 2024, Feed the Hungry USA, through its Liberian affiliate, Feed the Hungry West Africa, led by Country Director Bishop John Allan Klayee, extended its …
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LOFA COUNTY, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has come under intense public criticism following statements that many interpret as an endorsement of corruption. The remarks, made during celebrations marking …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), Anderson D. Miamen, has voiced strong criticism over the Legislature’s swift review and passage …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Today, Tuesday, 24 December 2024, Bishop John Allan Klayee, Founder and General Overseer of the Jubilee Praise and Worship Center on the Old Road, Monrovia, celebrates two …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is facing mounting criticism following his decision to appoint Mr. Brahima Kaba, an almost 80-year-old retired foreign service officer, as Ambassador-Designate to Kuwait. …
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SENATOR DILLON ACCUSED OF COMPLICITY IN CONTROVERSIAL CONFIRMATION OF 80-YEAR-OLD BRAHIMA KABA
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Activist Martin K. N. Kollie has publicly accused Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of orchestrating an alleged backdoor confirmation process for Mr. Brahima Kaba, President Boakai’s …