Early Wednesday, February 12, 2025 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai suspended all government officials who failed to declare their assets within the required timeframe. An Executive Mansion release said that the action is in accordance with Article 2, Section 10.2(h) of the Act to Amend Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of the 2014 Code of Conduct…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with partners around the world, has ended the celebration marking the observance of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Liberia. The commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM joined partners on Thursday, February 6, 2025, as a…
The Rule of Law Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned what it calls the unlawful storming of the Capitol and the vandalisation and desecration of the speaker’s office in an attempt to evict embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa without any court order or legal authority. During the morning hours of Tuesday, February 11,…
The Minister of National Defense Geraldine Janet George-Johnson says the military operations of the country are being hindered by challenges due to the lack of financial support to the ministry. Speaking Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the 68th Armed Forces Day celebration in Monrovia, the minister called for a timely completion of critical projects to…
Former representative candidate Togar Alexander has raised a storm of controversy with his criticism of a recent $400,000 sidewalk project, questioning the priorities of the government amidst the country’s ongoing crises. In a passionate statement, Alexander argued that the funds would have been better spent addressing the more pressing needs of the population, such as…
President Joseph N. Boakai describes the celebration of the 68th Armed Forces Day of Liberia as a reflection on the extraordinary contributions of the military, whose unwavering commitment and patriotism have been the bedrock of the nation’s defense. Speaking Tuesday, February 11, 2025 during the Armed Forces Day ceremony at the BTC Barracks in Monrovia,…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, has made a compelling case for Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026-2027 term. Speaking at the official launch of the local campaign for Liberia’s bid for the UNSC seat on Monday, February 10, 2025 in…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, with immediate effect suspended the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Madam Rustonlyn Suakoko Dennis. The President’s decision follows a resolution of the Board of Directors of NOCAL recommending Madam Dennis’ suspension and an investigation into allegations of corruption. According to an Executive…
Embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa made what could be termed as a triumphant entry in the country after a long visit to the United States of America, amid being listed as a person of interest in the burning of the capitol building last December. Scores of citizens gathered at the Roberts International Airport on…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has described as baseless and unfounded, reports of corruption in the public, suggesting that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Madam Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, withdrew US$75,000.00 from NOCAL’s SIB Account for the purchase of a single car with a kickback of…
