MONROVIA – The Students Unification Party (SUP) has intensified its calls for reform within the Liberia National Police (LNP), demanding the immediate dismissal of Inspector General Gregory Coleman and Police …
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US AMB. TUNER MEETS FORMER PRESIDENT WEAH, EMPHASIZES PEACE AND RULE OF LAW AMID CAPITOL HILL DISORDER
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a critical diplomatic engagement, the United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Tuner, met with former President George Weah on Monday, November 25, 2024. Weah, who leads …
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By Jonathan Ort Twenty-one years after Liberia’s political elite acquiesced to “negative peace,” the US now champions the fight against impunity. Except when their own companies are involved. At a …
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REP. YEKEH KOLUBAH THREATENS TO MARCH ON EXECUTIVE MANSION IF
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Representative Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado County District #10 has issued a stern warning, declaring that if the Supreme Court rules in favor of removing embattled Speaker Cllr. …
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JUDGE ORDERS ARREST OF REPRESENTATIVE MARVIN COLE FOR PERSISTENT NON-SUPPORT
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Monrovia City Court has issued a writ of arrest for Bong County District #3 Representative, Josiah Marvin Cole, over allegations of “persistent non-support” to his 11-year-old …
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ELWA HOSPITAL CEO BULLER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MEDIA AWARD
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ELWA Hospital, Eric Buller, has been honored with the 24th Chief Executive Officer of the Year award in the health sector. According …
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CENTAL CRITICIZES BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION FOR FAILING TO DELIVER ON ANTI-CORRUPTION PROMISES
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration for failing to take decisive action against corruption despite initial …
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CONTROVERSY ERUPTS AT MICAT AS FORMER OFFICIAL ACCUSES MINISTER PIAH OF FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) is facing controversy following allegations by its former Assistant Minister for Information Services, Matthew Nyanplu. Speaking on OK …
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BOAKAI SIDESTEPS SPEAKER KOFFA: LOGICALITY OR PRECEDENT-SETTING BREACH?
by smartnewsby smartnewsPresident Joseph Boakai’s decision to submit the 2025 draft national budget to the Majority Bloc through Acting Chief Clerk Comic Chea marks a significant and controversial moment in Liberia’s political …
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TRADITIONAL LEADERS WARN OF PROTESTS OVER SEVEN MONTHS OF UNPAID SALARIES
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Eighty-one members of Liberia’s Traditional Council have accused the government, led by President Joseph Boakai, of neglect and financial mismanagement, citing the nonpayment of their salaries for seven …
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POLICE CLASS 46 DEMANDS UNPAID SALARIES AS LNP FACES NEGLECT ALLEGATIONS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – A growing crisis looms within Liberia’s security sector as members of Liberia National Police (LNP) Class 46, comprising 647 Probationary Police Officers (PPOs), demand 11 months of unpaid …
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LIBERIA AND US SIGN $114.4 MILLION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – On November 13, 2024, the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the Ministry of Finance …
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PAL BACKS SUPREME COURT’S CALL FOR RETURN TO STATUS QUO IN HOUSE LEADERSHIP DISPUTE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Publishers Association of Liberia (PAL) agrees with the Supreme Court of Liberia in calling for the return to status quo ante in the matter involving members of …
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LRA HONORS LIBERIA’S OUTSTANDING TAXPAYERS WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has presented 113 differents awards to recognize and appreciate the country’s most outstanding taxpayers for their dedication to tax payment and compliance during …
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PRINCE KREPLAH ALLEGES CORRUPTION AT NWASHC, CALLS FOR LACC INVESTIGATION
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Prince D. Kreplah has called on the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to investigate allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption within the National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Commission …
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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The House of Representatives is entangled in a leadership dispute that has exposed critical flaws in its governance framework. At the center of this controversy are Cllr. …
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EMBATTLED LEADERSHIP IN LIBERIA’S HOUSE PROCEDURAL ERRORS AND THE FIGHT FOR LEGITIMACY
The House of Representatives is entangled in a leadership dispute that has exposed critical flaws in its governance framework. At the center of this controversy are Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa …
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BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS CRITICIZED OVER VIRAL POOLSIDE VIDEO
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – A viral video featuring three senior officials from President Joseph Boakai’s administration—Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs; Mo Ali, …
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REP. KOLUBAH DEFENDS SPEAKER KOFFA, WARNS OF CHAOS IF FORCED RESIGNATION PERSISTS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah has voiced staunch support for embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, firmly rejecting any attempts to unseat him as Speaker of …
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SUPREME COURT HALTS LEGISLATIVE DISPUTE, ORDERS RETURN TO STATUS QUO ANTE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has issued a writ directing members of the House of Representatives, specifically those aligned with the so-called “Anti-Speaker Bloc,” to halt all …
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“A RATIONAL YET UNPRECEDENTED MOVE” – ACTIVIST KOLLIE ANALYZES PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S BUDGET SUBMISSION AMID HOUSE LEADERSHIP CRISIS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Prominent Liberian activist Martin K. N. Kollie, currently pursuing a Master of Law (LLM), has weighed in on President Joseph Boakai’s controversial decision to submit the 2025 draft …
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“THE POWER OF THE MAJORITY, NOT THE GAVEL”: FORMER LAWMAKER DUNAH DEFENDS PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S BUDGET SUBMISSION
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – In a detailed commentary titled “President Joseph Boakai Presents Budget to Chief Clerk – Lawful, Correct, and the Practice,” former Representative Worlea Saywah Dunah of Nimb County District …
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SENATOR CHEA CRITICIZES PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S BUDGET SUBMISSION TO MAJORITY BLOC
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Sinoe County Senator Augustine Chea has strongly criticized President Joseph Boakai’s decision to submit the 2025 draft national budget to the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives …
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JUDGE BLAMO DIXON DENIES PROSECUTION WRITS IN HIGH-PROFILE CORRUPTION CASE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Criminal Court “C” Judge Blamo Dixon has rejected two motions filed by government prosecutors in the ongoing trial of former officials from ex-President George Weah’s administration, including ex-Finance …