“Wasting Water On Dog’s Back” …Global Methodist Church On Gov’t Approach To Drug Fight
The Global Methodist Church (GMC) has criticized the government of Liberia’s fight against illicit drugs and substance abuse, arguing that current efforts are ineffective and incapable of addressing the growing crisis. The Church Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Kulah, told a news conference that the government’s strategy of shutting down ghettos without investing in rehabilitation and treatment…
Electricity Regulator Cuts LIBENERGY’s Tariff by 12% …Slashes Connection Fees To Boost Access
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has approved a new three-year electricity tariff for LIBENERGY, reducing the energy charge by 12 percent and significantly lowering the cost of new electricity connections in an effort to make power more affordable while improving service delivery. Announcing the decision Monday, July 6, 2026, LERC Board Chairman Claude J….
Several Found Guilty! …In Liberia’s Largest Human Trafficking Case
After weeks of testimony and legal arguments in one of Liberia’s most closely watched human trafficking prosecutions, a jury at Criminal Court “A” on Monday, July 6, 2026, unanimously found Bill Plato and all of his co-defendants guilty of Trafficking in Persons, Criminal Conspiracy, and Theft of Property. The unanimous verdict returned after approximately 30…
Veteran Lawyer Opposes FGM Eradication…Says It Should Include Boys, Not Only Girls
As debate continues over the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Liberia, a veteran Liberian female lawyer has called for a holistic approach in eradicating FGM in the country. In an interview at the Temple of Justice yesterday, Cllr. Pearl Brown Bull publicly expressed her opposition to the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),…
‘She Refuse Me In Bed For Months’…Man Accuse of Wife’s Murder Speaks Out In Court
Richard Denteh, the man accused of causing the death of his wife, Lorpu Kollie, has spoken to the media after being taken to court by the Liberia National Police to face trial. Speaking to Ablee-Jay TV’s reporters in Bong County, Denteh said during an argument, he lay on top of his wife but claimed he…
Elumelu Steps Down As UBA Chairman…After 12 Years, Nnorom Takes Over
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has announced the retirement of its long-serving Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, marking the end of a transformative 12-year leadership that turned the bank into one of Africa’s largest financial institutions. With that, the Board has named Emmanuel N. Nnorom as his successor, with the…
Senate Donates US$15,000 To Nyonblee Cares Foundation …During Buchanan Fundraiser
The Liberian Senate has donated an amount of US$15,000 (Fifteen Thousand United States Dollars) to the Nyonblee Cares Foundation during a fundraising program held Friday, July 3, 2026, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The event also marked the 15th anniversary of the foundation founded by Senate President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence. Senate President Pro Tempore…
MDR Partisans Want Disciplinary Action Against IG Coleman …. Over “Loose Talker” Remark Against Senator Kogar
Concerned partisans of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), along with citizens of Nimba County, have strongly condemned Liberia National Police (LNP) Inspector General Gregory Coleman over comments he made about Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar during a recent Senate hearing on the country’s cocaine investigation. During the hearing, Inspector General Coleman described Senator…
VP Koung Denies Link To Suspected Drug Figure …Responds To FPA Boss Sieh’s Allegations
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr. has dismissed allegations made by FrontPage Africa Managing Editor Rodney Sieh during an appearance on Spoon TV, in which Sieh claimed the Vice President was associated with an individual identified as Anthony, who was allegedly linked to drug-related activities. In a statement, Vice President Koung clarified that the allegation…
Finda Bondoo Faces Jail Sentence…As Court Rejects Her Criminal Appearance Bond
With the rejection of Madam Finda Bondoo’s Criminal Appearance Bond, legal experts believe that she may go to jail if she cannot fulfill her obligation to the court within 72 hours. Over the weekend, Criminal Court “C” rejected the criminal appearance surety bond submitted by former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bondoo, concluding…
