The Liberian Senate says it will look into claims of funding a deal that involves an energy company, K-Power, through the 2024 Fiscal budget. This is considered a bold move by the Senate in search of the right answers and information. The Senate reached the decision during its sitting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, during…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) is urging motorcyclists to assemble peacefully during the time of their pending planned protest. Inspector General of Police Col. Gregory O. W. Coleman in a release on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, urged a peaceful assembly and adherence to legal procedures when carrying out the protest. According to him, the LNP…
Integrity Watch Liberia on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 conducted a one day policy dialogue for ministries, agencies, ArcelorMittal Liberia, civil society organization (CSOs) and NGOs. The Irish Government project is titled: “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Accountability in Liberia Natural Resources”. Giving an overview of the policy dialogue, Integrity Watch Executive Director Harold M. Aidoo said…
By T.Q. Lula Jaurey After the Justice in Chambers Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay declined to grant a Writ of Certiorari filed by the alleged arson attackers of the Capitol Building, the Magistrate of the Monrovia City Court L. Ben Barco on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, ruled against defendants in the preliminary hearing and transferred the case…
A pro-democracy organization, the Faith and Justice Network is calling on the Liberian government through the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, the Asset Recovery Team and the Ministry of Justice to make individuals found guilty of corruption not only face the full extent of the law, but also have their ill-gotten gains confiscated and returned to the public coffers….
Nimba County District #5 Representative Samuel G. Kogar on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, submitted two bills seeking the establishment of an Act to Create a Monthly and Probate Court and an Act to Create a Labor Court in Nimba County. Representative Kogar, in a communication to Plenary said, the establishment of the probate court is…
The Bureau of State-owned Enterprises (BSOE) has begun a strict enforcement of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s mandate requiring state-owned enterprise officials to declare their assets with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The directive, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in public institutions, has led to the suspension of 127 SOE officials who failed to comply….
The office of former Montserrado County District #3 lawmaker, Ceebee Barshell, has publicly refuted allegations made by Madam Zoe Ice Henries, accusing him of child abandonment. In a statement issued Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Barshell’s office condemned the accusations made by Ms. Henries, which were aired on various media outlets and her social media platforms,…
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has strongly denied media reports alleging that he requested religious leaders to pray for the improvement of the country’s economy. In response to the claim, Minister Ngafuan released an official statement along with video footage of his recent appearance at the National Legislature on Monday,…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, conducted an election in accordance with its established rules and procedures, replacing Montserrado County District #6 Representative Samuel Enders, Nimba County District #9 Representative Taa Wongbe, while retaining Bong County District #6 Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah, who had previously represented Liberia at the ECOWAS Parliament. This decision…
