Monrovia – Since May 2024, Liberians eagerly embraced the announcement of a major road building and maintenance initiative under the Joseph Nyumah Boakai administration, which planned to acquire 285 yellow …
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Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Acknowledges U.S. Aid Cut Impact, Outlines Gov’t’s Alternative Plans
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has acknowledged the significant impact of the U.S. government’s decision to halt a key USAID-funded project in Liberia, but …
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Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh, in Partnership with Diaspora Groups to Donate Schools, Medical Supplies to Gbarpolu
by lnnby lnnSenator Konneh’s initiatives have been widely praised as a proactive approach to addressing Gbarpolu’s longstanding challenges in education and healthcare. Bopolu, Gbarpolu County – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has …
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Liberia: Residents of Grand Cape Mount County Oppose Appointment of New Health Services Administrator
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA — In Grand Cape Mount County, a storm of discontent is brewing after the Ministry of Health’s recent appointment of Delino Kollie as the new County Health Services Administrator. …
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Liberia: NACSUL Commends Sethi Ferro Fabrik’s Response to Oxygen Plant Explosion, Calls for Patience During Investigation
by lnnby lnnMonrovia, Liberia – The National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic industrial accident that occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Gardnersville …
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Monrovia- Gloria Togbah turns the fish on her zinc dryer one after the other as the wood burns, producing smoke. Her eyes are blurred from the heat due to the …
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Radosław Sikorski Browsing social media1 I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita2 higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018. The …
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It’s with deep sorrow, profound respect and honor, the WARD, HOOKE CRAWFORD and SAVEY families regret to announce the passing of our dear Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Great-grand mother …
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Liberia: Tension Escalates at Liberia National Police Headquarters Amid Investigation of Capitol Arson Attack
by lnnby lnnMonrovia-The Liberia National Police (LNP) Headquarters in Monrovia has become a hotbed of tension and unrest following the arrival of Montserrado County District 15 Representative Abu B. Kamara and District …
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Liberia: Police Block Journalists from Covering Key Questioning of Opposition Lawmakers in Arson Case
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — In the shadow of the imposing Liberia National Police (LNP) Headquarters, a group of journalists are standing at the gates, cameras in hand, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to …
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Liberia: Remains of President Tolbert, 13 Officials Missing at Alleged Mass Grave; Family Considers Expert Search
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – It has been 45 years since the tragic events of April 22, 1980, forever changed the course of Liberia’s history. Yet, despite decades of pain and searching, the …
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Liberia: Police Officers Recalled After Capitol Car Incident as Lawmakers Face Expulsion Threats Amid Leadership Crisis
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA, Liberia – The Liberian National Police (LNP) have recalled two Police Support Unit (PSU) officers following their involvement in a controversial incident at the Capitol Building on Tuesday. Sergeant …
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The suspensions take effect immediately, and both judges are prohibited from engaging with the public or handling any judicial matters during their time away from the bench. Monrovia – The …
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Liberia: ‘I Did Not Neglect My Children’ – Senator Crayton Duncan Responds to Non-Support Lawsuit
by lnnby lnnSenator Duncan is expected to appear before the Monrovia City Court on Wednesday, February 19 to answer to the lawsuit. MONROVIA – Sinoe County Senator Crayton Duncan is speaking out …
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Liberia: Former Mayor Koijee Congratulates Predecessor, Rallies Support for Monrovia’s Cleanliness and Development
by lnnby lnnIn a statement commemorating the day, Koijee (left) extended congratulations to his successor, John-Charuk Siafa, while calling for greater cooperation and tangible support to enhance the capital city’s cleanliness and …
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Four Coalitions Launch Five-Day Conference in Freetown to Strengthen Advocacy on Natural Resources, Social Justice, Climate Crisis, and Environmental Rights
by lnnby lnnAt the event , delegates will among other things brainstorm on strategies and review current lawsuits filed in domestic courts, the ECOWAS court and non-judicial grievance mechanism to protect human …
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Liberia: A Highway Death Trap: The Dangerous Barriers on the RIA Highway
by lnnby lnnEast International, a Chinese company with no proven track record in road construction, appears to be cutting corners—perhaps prioritizing profit over public safety. By installing these weak and substandard barriers, …
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Liberia: AIIST University College Celebrates 15th Commencement Convocation, Emphasizes IT as a Catalyst for Economic Empowerment
by lnnby lnnFuture programs in Environmental Science, Business Administration, and Social Work are slated to launch, alongside a generous tuition discount initiative for new degree program enrollees in early 2025. MONROVIA, Liberia …
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Liberia: MRISS Urges Diversification and Self-Reliance Following USAID Aid Suspension
by lnnby lnnMRISS believes that these measures will help MRU countries reduce aid dependency and achieve sustainable economic development. Monrovia – The Mano River Institute for Strategic Studies (MRISS), led by Founder …
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Liberia: Tension Erupts at Methodist Compound in Ganta Following Physical Altercation Between Pastors
by lnnby lnnThe fighting at the Mission Station’s administrative building has left many concerned about the deepening divide within the church. Ganta – Tension is running high at the United Methodist Church …
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Liberia: LFA Vice President Dolo Defends Kojo’s Selection Amid Controversy
by lnnby lnnAdolphus Dolo (above), the second vice president of the LFA, speaking candidly, said that the Ministry had made it clear they couldn’t afford to pay external coaches, and therefore, they …
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Liberia: Police Officers Involved in Rep Yekeh Korlubah’s Car Break-In Recalled
by lnnby lnnMonrovia, Liberia – February 18, 2025 – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has recalled two Police Support Unit (PSU) officers assigned to the Capitol Building following their involvement in the …
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Liberia: Majority Bloc Uses Drill to Forcefully Open Rep. Kolubah’s Vehicle
by lnnby lnnCAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – In a dramatic and unprecedented scene, officers of the Liberia National Police, acting on the orders of Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon, the Majority Bloc-declared Speaker, used …
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Liberia: Petition Filed to Challenge Ruling in High-Profile Arson Case
by lnnby lnnMonrovia-Defense Lawyers, representing Thomas Isaac Etheridge and Eric Susay, have filed a petition seeking the intervention of the Supreme Court of Liberia in their ongoing criminal case, challenging the rulings …