President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised Grand Bassa Superintendent Karyou Johnson for the level of development taking place across the county, saying the progress made him proud. Speaking during the dedication of several development projects ahead of Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebrations, President Boakai said he was impressed by the visible improvements made under Johnson’s…
Cultural Queen Juli Ende on Saturday led members of the Liberia Crusaders for Peace in a colorful parade through the principal streets of Buchanan as part of activities marking Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration. The parade brought together hundreds of Crusaders dressed in coordinated attire, carrying the Liberian flag and spreading messages of peace, unity,…
Liberia’s Minister of Local Government, Francis Sakila Nyumalin, Sr., has arrived in Antwerp, Belgium, where he is serving as the Guest of Honor at activities marking Liberia’s 179th Independence Day celebration. The celebration is being jointly organized by the United Liberian Association of Belgium (ULAB) and the European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA). The Celebration…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has immediately relieved Officer Johnny Bolar Dean of his duties due to allegations of compromising the ongoing investigation into a recent US$317 million cocaine bust. He has been referred to the LNP’s Professional Standards Division for further investigation. During a news conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Police Inspector General…
In a bold political declaration that is already stirring debate across the country, Montserrado County former District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah announced Thursday morning that he will contest the Liberian Presidency in 2029, with the stated goal of making President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and the ruling Unity Party a “one-term administration.” Kolubah made the pronouncement…
Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Political Leader and Nimba County Representative Musa Hassan Bility has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. to take personal responsibility for what he describes as a growing national drug crisis following Liberia’s largest-ever seizure of suspected cocaine. In a statement titled, “Liberia Is in a Drug Emergency: Mr. President,…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia has noted with deep concern attempts by some individuals and media outlets to link the Executive Director of the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), Mr. Julius Sele, to the alleged US$300 million drug seizure recently reported, without any credible evidence. The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) is…
Government officials are under pressure over a reported plan to replace Telecom International Alliance (TIA) with NUMTEL Liberia in a deal to manage the country’s messaging and telecom traffic regime, amid questions about the new company’s identity and credentials. Experts say moving forward with a firm whose background remains opaque could expose Liberia to legal,…
Former Chief of Staff to ex-President George Weah and senior Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) official Leen Eugene Nagbe has alleged that officials from the Ministry of Public Works ordered a halt to the construction of the party’s headquarters, citing concerns over the building’s height. Nagbe made the claim in a public statement on OK…
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the immediate release of former Executive Mansion Chief of Protocol Nora Finda Bundoo from detention at the Monrovia Central Prison after she petitioned the high court for a Writ of Prohibition challenging proceedings before Criminal Court “C.” According to an official communication issued by the Office of the…
