Former Chief of Protocol to former Liberian President George Weah, Nora Finda Bondoo, reportedly entered Liberia through Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Tuesday without being detained, despite ongoing criminal proceedings and reports of an outstanding warrant linked to her case before Criminal Court “C.” Madam Bondoo arrival has sparked questions about the status of the…
In one of the most significant anti-drug operations in recent Liberian history, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has reportedly seized narcotic substances valued at more than US$12 million, equivalent to approximately L$3.8 F1billion, at the Roberts International Airport (RIA). This historic interception at the Robert International Airport (RIA) delivers a major blow to international…
The Liberia Anti‑Corruption Commission (LACC) has acknowledged receiving a petition from the Alternative National Congress (ANC) seeking a full investigation into the Mano River Union (MRU) Center for Regional Peace and Development Project in Foya, Lofa County. In a recent letter to ANC Chairman Cllr. Lafayette O. Gould, the Commission confirmed it has launched a…
The Liberian Senate has confirmed Jonathan Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) following the adoption of a favorable report from the Senate Committee on Autonomous Agencies. The confirmation came after a majority of senators voted in support of Weedor’s nomination, clearing the way for him to lead the country’s electoral body. However,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced that traditional chiefs across Liberia will begin receiving government salaries through the national payroll effective July 1. The announcement was made as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen support for local leadership structures. The President acknowledged the important role chiefs play in maintaining peace, resolving community disputes, and…
A controversial sermon by Nigerian Bishop Primate Elijah Ayodele has triggered intense debate in Liberia, with politicians, commentators, and ordinary citizens questioning both the substance and motive behind his remarks about President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the country’s future. Recently, a viral video circulating widely on social media, particularly Facebook, Ayodele described President Boakai of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officially disowned a fraudulent letter circulating on social media, falsely attributed to Nigeria’s Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and addressed to Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has formally endorsed three strategic Concept Notes designed to guide Liberia’s pursuit of a proposed second compact with the United States-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to overcome longstanding infrastructure and economic development challenges. The endorsement, announced by the Executive Mansion on June…
After years of anticipation and hope, residents of Greenville City are drawing closer to a historic milestone as the Light Up Southeast (LUSE) Project enters its final phase, with electricity expected to begin flowing into the city of Greenville by late June or early July 2026. During a recent media tour of the Greenville Injection…
Sinoe County Senator Augustine S. Chea has submitted two major health instruments before the Plenary of the Liberian Senate. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Senator Chea proposed a Bill titled, “An Act to Establish Free Emergency and Labor Medical Services in Public Health Facilities and to Prohibit Requirement of Advance Payment for Emergency and Labor…
