Confusion Clouds US$51M “Yellow Machine” Project
A high-stakes public discussion on the government’s controversial “yellow machines” project descended into confusion and contradiction as the Executive Chairperson of the Yellow Machines, Brownie J. Samukai, failed to clearly explain how tens of millions of dollars are being allocated, raising fresh concerns about transparency, planning, and accountability. During a tense exchange on “Spoon Talk”…
Ellen Urges Speedy Completion Of RIA Road Project
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on the Ministry of Public Works to accelerate construction on the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Road. Speaking on the condition of the highway, Madam Sirleaf emphasized that the RIA Road creates the first impression for international visitors arriving in the country and must project a positive image. She…
LEC Alarms Over Rising Damage to Electrical Infrastructure
The Management of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has expressed serious concern over the growing incidents of damage to critical electrical infrastructure across its operational areas. The Corporation notes that several electric poles have been destroyed due to uncontrolled bush burning and land-clearing activities carried out by residents for farming and related purposes. In addition,…
Senate Pro-Temp Calls For Long-Term National Stability…Urges African Leaders To Be Nationalists
Heading a delegation and representing Liberia at the Conference of African Senates, President Pro-tem of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, issued a call on African leaders to be nationalists in the truest sense, urging them to place long-term national stability above short-term political gains. In a very powerful and inspiring speech delivered yesterday, April 8,…
Lawmakers To Debate Economic Implications…As Boakai Requests Printing Of Additional Money
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has summoned the 55th Legislature to a ten-day Special Session to debate the proposed urgent printing of additional Liberian Dollar banknotes. In a formal communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon dated April 7, 2026, the President invoked Article 32(b) of the Constitution to convene lawmakers from Thursday, April 9 to…
ArcelorMittal Worker Allegedly Rapes 15-Year-Old Girl
A report from Nimba County says a 46-year-old Nepali national, an employee of ArcelorMittal Liberia, identified as Ruggas Navin, is in police custody for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and possessing marijuana. Police say the suspect is currently detained at the Ganta Police Station, while investigations continue. Authorities have assured the public that the case…
Nigerian Arrested With Over L$300K Worth Of Drugs
Reports emanating from the southeastern county of Sinoe confirm that the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a Nigerian with a huge quantity of drugs worth over 354,500 Liberian Dollars. According to a press release dated April 7, 2026, on April 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 Am, acting on a search and seizure warrant,…
Government Seals Strategic Housing Deal…As TAF Africa Targets 5,000 Smart
Mustapha Njie, Head of TAF Africa Global, has announced the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Government of Liberia, paving the way for a transformative 5,000-unit affordable housing and smart city project within the Monrovia growth corridor. The agreement, signed Monday, April 6, 2026, in the presence of President Joseph N. Boakai, signals…
‘Rice Dictates Liberia’s Food Security’ …VP Koung Informs Jigawa Governor At High-Level Talks
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr. on Tuesday hosted a high-level bilateral meeting with Umar Namadi, Executive Governor of Jigawa State in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen Liberia–Nigeria relations and boost cooperation in agriculture and investment. According to a release, the meeting brought together senior officials of the…
Smart Meter System To Curb Power Theft…Electricity Chief Reveals
The Management of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced its readiness to introduce a ‘Smart meter’ system. Speaking on Tuesday, April 6, 2026, at the Ministry of Information, Managing Director Mohammed Sheriff said the smart meter will help reduce the high rate of power theft nationwide. According to him, the meters will be assigned…
