MONROVIA – The ongoing political crisis within the Liberian House of Representatives has reached a boiling point, with Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa entangled in allegations of corruption and ineffective …
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NPHIL DIRECTOR-GENERAL DR. NYAN REPRESENTS LIBERIA AT AFRICA HEALTH 2024 CONFERENCE IN CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – The Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, is currently representing Liberia at the “Africa Health 2024” Conference …
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CENTAL CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION INTO CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS IN LIBERIA’S LEGISLATURE
MONROVIA – In the wake of a growing corruption scandal within Liberia’s Legislature, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) on Thursday, October 24, 2024, issued a series …
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CENTAL URGES SWIFT ACTION ON BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS, CALLS FOR PROBE INTO SPEAKER KOFFA’S BUDGET MANIPULATION CLAIMS
MONROVIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has called for a full-scale investigation into the recent bribery allegations and budget manipulation revelations within the House of …
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By Bishop Prof. Rudolph Q. Kwanue, Sr. PhD Founder and President of Rudolph Kwanue University College To His Excellency, President Joseph N. Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia; the …
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EMBATTLED SPEAKER KOFFA FAILS TO SECURE MAJORITY SUPPORT AS HOUSE SESSION STALLS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Session at the Liberian House of Representatives today, embattled Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa fell short of the necessary majority to maintain control, securing only 30 out of …
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DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH FACES CRITICAL DECISION AS MAJORITY BLOC MOVES TO OUST SPEAKER KOFFA
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Deputy Speaker Thomas F. Fallah stands at the center of a growing political storm in Liberia’s House of Representatives as the Majority Bloc pushes to oust Speaker …
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A MILESTONE FOR LIBERIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN
by smartnewsby smartnewsThe launch of Liberia’s first doctoral programs at the University of Liberia marks a historic moment in the country’s educational journey. With doctoral degrees in Health Sciences and Education Administration …
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HOUSE MAJORITY BLOC ACCUSES SPEAKER KOFFA OF LIES, BUDGET MISMANAGEMENT, AND STALLING AUDITS – CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tensions are rising within the House of Representatives as the Majority Bloc, led by Rep. Samuel G. Kogar of District #5, Nimba County, released a damning statement …
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PRESIDENT BOAKAI LAUNCHES LIBERIA’S FIRST DOCTORAL PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a historic stride for Liberia’s education sector, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, officially launched the country’s first-ever doctoral programs at the University …
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MINISTER PIAH’S CRITICISM OF LACC’S TRANSPARENCY IN BRIBERY PROBE UNDERMINES PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a press conference on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah launched a strong critique against the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) for its decision …
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LEGISLATIVE POWER PLAY AS AMB. NEUFVILLE HIGHLIGHTS THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF NUMBERS IN SPEAKER’S REMOVAL
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA – Ambassador Rufus Neufville, a former Representative for District #8 in Montserrado County, has added his voice to the ongoing tension in the House of Representatives regarding Speaker J. …
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SUP DECLARES PRES. BOAKAI UNWELCOME AT UL, CITES NEGLECT OF STUDENTS’ NEEDS
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP), the largest and most influential student political group at the University of Liberia (UL), has warned President Joseph Boakai to stay …
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NEW REGIONAL POLICE COMMANDER SEPOH INDUCTED IN MARYLAND COUNTY
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Christian Appleton Harper, Maryland County – In a formal ceremony held at the Administration Building in Harper City, Maryland County, Col. Moses Tamba Sepoh II was inducted as the …
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IS THE NATIONAL FOREST UNION UNAWARE OF NEW LOGGING CONTRACT IN SINOE COUNTY?
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Ezekiel Geeplay ezekielgeeplay.105.5@gmail.com WACABA, SINOE – It appears that the National Union of Community Forest Management Bodies (NUCFMB) is unaware of the new logging contract signed between Dept Limited, …
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REFLECTING ON MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIBERIAN MEDIA (PART1)
by smartnewsby smartnewsBy Jacob N.B. Parley The author When it comes to whether or not it is professionally prudent for an individual to point out his accomplishments or allow such story to …
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LEGISLATIVE TURMOIL AS HOUSE SESSION ADJOURNED AMID QUORUM CRISIS AND CALLS FOR SPEAKER’S RESIGNATION
MONROVIA – A session in the House of Representatives was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, due to insufficient attendance, highlighting a growing political crisis surrounding Speaker J. Fonati …
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CAPITOL IN CRISIS AS SPEAKER KOFFA’S AUTHORITY ERODES AMID GROWING CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS
MONROVIA – In a fast-developing political saga, a group of lawmakers advocating for the ousting of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has made a bold move, gathering at the Capitol …
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LWSC REQUESTS LACC TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED US$750,000 BRIBE TO LAWMAKERS FOR SPEAKER KOFFA’S REMOVAL
MONROVIA – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has called on the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to swiftly investigate allegations that the institution paid US$750,000 to lawmakers in a …
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MONROVIA – The U.S. Agency for International Development in Liberia (USAID), which is a U.S. Government funded agency focused on development assistance, and the Government of Liberia officially announced the …