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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BOAKAI ENGAGES WITH AKUFO-ADDO TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS
by smartnewsby smartnewsLiberian President Joseph Boakai recently held a meeting with Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra on December 29, 2024. The talks centered around critical …
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ANSU SIRYON SHINES AS MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AT LFA GRASSROOTS U-8 FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT
by smartnewsby smartnewsIn the heart of Paynesville City, excitement filled the air as the sun rose over the SKD Practice field where the Liberia Football Association’s annual U-8 grassroots tournament took place. …
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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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THURSDAY’S FAREWELL PROGRAM IN HONOR OF PROFESSOR DR. JOSEPHUS M. GRAY
by smartnewsby smartnewsThe Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sharda University in Knowledge Park III, Greater Norda, India along with its Professors, Chairpersons and faculty members on Thursday, 26 December 2024 …
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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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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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RIVAL SPEAKERS SHARE FESTIVE GREETINGS FLYERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AMID LEADERSHIP DISPUTE
by smartnewsby smartnewsMONROVIA, LIBERIA – Social media erupted with amusement and debate as two competing Christmas greetings from rival Speakers of the House of Representatives surfaced. The messages came from Hon. Richard …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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As the year draws to a close, it is with great pleasure that the FECCIWA Advisory Committee and the Secretariat extend our heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas and a …
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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. …