Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr. on Tuesday hosted a high-level bilateral meeting with Umar Namadi, Executive Governor of Jigawa State in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen Liberia–Nigeria relations and boost cooperation in agriculture and investment. According to a release, the meeting brought together senior officials of the…
The Management of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced its readiness to introduce a ‘Smart meter’ system. Speaking on Tuesday, April 6, 2026, at the Ministry of Information, Managing Director Mohammed Sheriff said the smart meter will help reduce the high rate of power theft nationwide. According to him, the meters will be assigned…
The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) has announced the commencement of a nationwide registration, inspection, classification, and Star Rating Exercise beginning in Montserrado County from April 7 to May 8, 2026. According to a press release dated April 7, 2026, this important national initiative is undertaken in line with the LNTA Act of 2025 and…
On February 22, 2026, the Government of Liberia announced the arrival of 137 pieces of Yellow Machines at the Freeport of Monrovia as part of the First Batch of 285 heavy-duty equipment procured to advance infrastructural development. According to the government, these machines are procured and shipped in phased batches from the People’s Republic of…
Samuel Jackson, the defendant on trial for the alleged murder of his wife, has been released from Monrovia Central Prison on personal recognizance as the court reviews a property valuation bond submitted by his legal team. Jackson’s release on Monday, April 6, 2026, brings an end to several days of pretrial detention while the closely…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) and the Independent Information Commission (IIC) are at odds over a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which the IIC claims violates the Freedom of Information (FOI) Law of Liberia. In a separate statement, the IIC cautioned public institutions against the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), stressing that such arrangements must not undermine…
The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) at the University of Liberia has announced a major protest against the Joseph Nyuma Boakai administration. Mr. Odacious Mulbah, Chairman of SUP, announced yesterday that the campus-based student political party will stage a major protest against the administration of President Boakai, citing the alleged failed promises on job creation…
The Civil Law Court Sixth Judicial Circuit for Montserrado County has issued Attachment & Garnishment Orders against the assets of Mr. Saye D. Gbalazeh, in the amount US$134,000. Court records reveal that the Attachment & Garnishment Orders were based on a Petition in which ACTIVA sought to cancel a purported sub-lease agreement with Mr. Gbalazeh,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed Executive Order No. 162, which extends the mandatory registration of firearms in the possession of civilians nationwide. The Executive Order highlights the government’s growing concern over the proliferation and unregulated possession of illicit firearms and ammunition, which continue to pose a significant threat to national security, public safety,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially commissioned the new leadership of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA). Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Liberian leader called on the leadership of NaFAA to demonstrate integrity, accountability and courage in the discharge of their duties. President Boakai emphasized that effective leadership is not about pleasing everyone…
