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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) wishes to clarify its position regarding recent public discussions surrounding the Clar Hope Foundation, a matter that is currently before the courts of the Republic of Liberia for determination, predicated upon an action filed by the Foundation. AREPT further clarifies that the matter is sub judice, meaning…
A strike action by the Liberia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) has affected hospitals in eight counties, leaving patients without access to critical medical care due to a salary increment dispute. Speaking to reporters at the Capitol Building during the weekend, Mehnpaine Dolo, the spokesperson of LANA, said they are committed to ensuring safe anesthesia…
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has sharply reacted to Front Page Africa Thursday, February 5, 2026 edition under the caption: “FDA Boss Rudolph Merab Accused of Opposing Gazettement of Proposed Foya National Park, Citing Threats to Jobs, Community Livelihoods”. An FDA release dated February 6, 2026, said the publication was fabricated to tarnish the reputation…
House of Representatives Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, along with Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, and other lawmakers, led a high-powered delegation on a visit to the Camp Ramrod Barracks at the 72nd Junction, where residents have reportedly been affected by ongoing land reclamation activities carried out by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). Also present during…
