Rebel Gang Or Private Security? …Fula Community Justifies Military-Styled Group
Weeks after the closure of some stores allegedly belonging to Fula businessmen, Liberians have raised concerns about a video circulating on the internet in which people believed to be Fulani are seen wearing different security uniforms. The Fula community in Liberia has confirmed the training of a private security group but strongly denied allegations that…
CBL Takes Helm of West African Monetary Zone…Vows Push Toward Single Currency
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Henry F. Saamoi, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Governors of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), pledging decisive leadership to accelerate regional monetary cooperation and advance the long-anticipated single West African currency. Governor Saamoi’s ascension to the chair comes at a critical moment…
Lawmaker To Introduce Disability Bill
Montserrado County District #1 Representative Rugie Yatu Barry is poised to introduce a Bill that would provide inclusion, employment, and support for Persons With Disability in Liberia. In an interview with the lawmaker at her Capitol Hill office, she mentioned that ‘our’ streets are full of people with disabilities, begging to survive, to meet the…
Conflict Of Interest In Gambling Sector?
What was billed as a landmark step toward transparency in Liberia’s gambling sector has instead become a case study in procurement malpractice, conflict of interest, and regulatory capture. At the heart of the scandal is Agra Technologies LLC, a company that appears to have been conjured into existence after winning a multimillion-dollar contract. A Phantom…
Ngafuan Heads ECOWAS Convergence Council
Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, leads as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Convergence Council of Ministers and Central Bank Governors. Delivering the acceptance speech in Margibi County during the weekend, Minister Ngafuan said that assuming the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Convergence Council is a crucial role in promoting economic integration among…
China Union Under Probe
The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the railroad operations in Montserrado District #1 based on public safety concerns. The investigation was prompted by a viral video that depicted a train approaching a rural area in Montserrado, where local vendors were seen using the tracks to transport charcoal and other goods to a…
“Do Not Judge Me By My Age”….Minister-Designate Tells Senators At Confirmation Hearing
Smartly dressed in her light green coat suit as she faced the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports for a confirmation hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026, Minister-designate Cornelia W. Kruah called on senators not to judge her by age but rather by her decision and results. “Honorable Senators, I plan to be a youthful…
Judge Pushes Respect For Rule Of Law…As New Term of Court Begins
The Assigned Judge of Criminal Court “B” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, Judge Mameita Jabateh-Sirleaf, emphasized the importance of respect for the rule of law during the opening for the February Term of Court AD 2026 for Criminal Assizes, stating that no one is above the law. Judge Jabateh-Sirleaf, delivering the charge on…
Amb. Yorlay Presents Letters of Credence
The Ambassador of Liberia to the Republic of Cyprus, Teeko Tozay Yorlay, has presented his Letters of Credence to President Nikos Christodoulides, reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. During the ceremony on 9 February 2026, Ambassador Yorlay conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., as…
Two Dismissed For Immigration Fraud
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has dismissed two of its officers, Isaiah M. Gray and George Cooper, following the conclusion of an internal investigation. The decision follows a comprehensive investigation and the voluntary verbal statements of the accused officers concerning serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and falsification of official documents, specifically involving Resident Permit Cards….
