MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has named Dr. Layli Maparyan as the new President of the University of Liberia, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s premier institution …
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GRAND KRU TECHNICAL COLLEGE GIVES ACTING PRESIDENT ROUSING WELCOME
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The administration, faculty and staffs of Grand Kru Technical College (GKTC) Friday, January 3, 2025 officially welcomed the Acting President of institution, Prof. Dr. Josephus M. Gray …
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SENATOR AMARA KONNEH’S CRITIQUE OF BOAKAI’S FIRST YEAR TRIGGERS PUBLIC OUTCRY
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Mohammed Konneh has reignited public discourse with a candid critique of President Joseph Boakai’s administration. In a reflective statement shared on his social …
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MINISTER BANGALU UNDER FIRE FOR CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Minister of Youth and Sports Cole Bangalu has come under intense public scrutiny following his assertion that job creation is not the government’s responsibility. Speaking on the …
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NGAFUAN BROTHERS AND MRS. NGAFUAN ACCUSED OF NEPOTISM IN BOAKAI ADMIN., VIOLATING CODE OF CONDUCT
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Matthew Nyanplu, former Assistant Minister for Information Services at the Ministry of Information Culture Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), has intensified his criticism of President Joseph Boakai’s administration, …
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PRESIDENT BOAKAI URGES REFLECTION AND RENEWAL IN NEW YEAR ADDRESS
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, in his New Year message delivered on January 1, 2025, called on Liberians to embrace the transition into 2025 as an opportunity for …
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BOULEVARD PALACE HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER DIES UNDER MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The General Manager of the Boulevard Palace Hotel, Anwar Futloo, has tragically passed away following the ingestion of a dangerous chemical. Medical officials at the John F. …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A motorcyclist was shot and killed late Sunday night on 8th Street in Sinkor during a violent robbery, intensifying fears about the rising crime wave in Monrovia. …
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CSA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED SUPPLEMENTARY PAYROLL MISMANAGEMENT AT HOR
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Government of Liberia, through the Civil Service Agency (CSA), has announced a probe into allegations of irregularities in supplementary payrolls reportedly used to compensate individuals for …
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BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY – Prince Koon, a messenger at Criminal Court A in the Temple of Justice, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for impersonating a lawyer …
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LEADERSHIP STRUGGLE DEEPENS AT FLY AS BANICA ELLIOTT’S POSITION CONTESTED
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – A leadership crisis has escalated within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), plunging the organization into deeper turmoil. Former President Banica S. Elliott has been expelled by …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has found himself at the center of public criticism following the announcement of his two-day visit to Accra, Ghana. The trip, which includes …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Bill Jallah, 38, has been formally charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Princess Zuo, and the assault of his sister, Kormassa Jallah. The case, marked by …
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ISAAC JACKSON CALLS FOR BAPTIST CHURCH TO STRIP PRES. BOAKAI OF DEACON TITLE
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Atty. Isaac W. Jackson, Jr. has urged the Baptist Church to revoke President Joseph Boakai’s deacon title following remarks the President made during a public event in …
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NYANPLU EXPOSES DYSFUNCTION IN ASSISTANT MINISTER ROLE
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Former Assistant Minister for Information Services at the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), Matthew Nyanplu, has publicly criticized the lack of substance and efficiency …
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ADVOCACY AND INTEGRITY PROPEL JOURNALIST NYANTEE TOGBA TO PRESTIGIOUS 2024 HONOR
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – On December 23, 2024, journalist Nyantee Genero Samuel Togba of OK FM was honored as the Most Outstanding Media Personality of the Year 2024 by the Positive …
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NPHIL DIRECTOR-GENERAL DR. NYAN SIGNS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, PLEDGES EXCELLENCE
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – In an important step toward enhancing accountability and efficiency, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), officially signed a “Performance …
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HOR TACKLES PAYROLL MISMANAGEMENT AS ISAAC REDD AMONG OTHERS REMOVED AMID CONTROVERSY
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The House of Representatives has undertaken a sweeping review of its supplementary payroll, resulting in the removal of multiple individuals whose employment has sparked questions of transparency …
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EX-MICAT OFFICIAL EXPOSES ALLEGED CORRUPTION UNDER PIAH’S LEADERSHIP
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Revelations from Matthew Nyanplu, former Assistant Minister for Information Services at the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), have cast a harsh spotlight on alleged …
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SUSPENDED LAWMAKERS’ DECEMBER SALARIES DEPOSITED INTO CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNT
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Members of the Majority in Liberia’s House of Representatives have confirmed the deposit of over two million Liberian dollars, initially allocated as December salaries for seven suspended …
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SENATE CONCURS WITH HOUSE ON PASSAGE OF $880 MILLION 2025 NATIONAL BUDGET
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA – The Liberian Senate has formally approved the 2025 National Budget, amounting to $880 million, following concurrence with the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives. This endorsement finalizes …
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SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS CLLR. BROPLEH, ORDERS TRAINING IN CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has handed a two-month suspension to Cllr. Lawrence Bropleh for professional negligence that negatively impacted his client, Kanu Equipment, represented by its manager, …
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HOUSE MAJORITY BLOC APPROVES $880 MILLION 2025 BUDGET, AWAITS SENATE DECISION
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Today, the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives has greenlit the 2025 Draft National Budget, now set at $880 million. The decision is pending Senate approval, …
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HOR CONVENES SPECIAL SITTING AT CITY HALL AMID CAPITOL BUILDING FIRE
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives held a Special Sitting at Monrovia City Hall on First Street, Sinkor, Monrovia, on Friday, December 20, 2024. This …