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  • November 14, 2024

NOCAL CEO Rustonlyn and others to Faces Corruption Investigation, as Whistleblower Files Complaints to LACC

By Staff Writer; Monrovia, Liberia – Following Series of public concern over corruption scandal, Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), and Comptroller Richmond Jallah are expected to undergo criminal investigation for alleged corruption. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) will be handed key evidence anytime this week, […]

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Governance
  • November 13, 2024

Why LIS Commissioner-General Steve J.H. Zargo Got Suspended For Three Months?

By: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia – In a move signaling his commitment to ensuring accountability within Liberia’s public institutions, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended the Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Services (LIS), Honorable Stephen H. J. Zargo, for improper handling of official duties. Effective immediately, Commissioner Zargo is suspended without pay for a […]

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Corruption
  • November 13, 2024

Three Dismissed in Payroll Padding Scandal at Ministry of State

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, – In a decisive move to address allegations of payroll padding, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs has dismissed three senior employees following the results of an investigation led by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). The inquiry, which delved into the misuse of public funds under the Supplementary Payroll […]

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Economy
  • November 13, 2024

USAID Secures $114.5M to Boost Liberia’s Development Agenda

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; US Ambassador Mark Toner on the Left, Minister of finance and Development Planning Augustine Ngafuan on the Right. Monrovia – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has pledged $114.5 million to support Liberia’s development goals, following a new grant agreement with the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance […]

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Governance
  • November 13, 2024

ECOWAS Delegation Engages with Liberian Lawmakers to Resolve House of Representatives Deadlock

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; As part of Efforts to address the ongoing political impasse in Liberia’s House of Representatives, a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, led by Speaker Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima from Togo, met with Speaker Hon. J. Fonati Koffa on Tuesday, 12 November. The closed-door meeting, aimed […]

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Economy
  • November 13, 2024

Liberia Calls for Action on Climate Finance, Loss and Damage at COP29

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Baku, Azerbaijan – Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung of Liberia addressed the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit today, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive global action on climate change. Speaking in Baku, the Vice President highlighted the grave consequences of climate-induced disasters, particularly in Liberia, and called for stronger international […]

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Governance
  • November 13, 2024

Pepper Spray in Session: Lawmakers Remain Wayward over Power Struggle

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; The Moment Lawmakers of the Anti-Koffa Bloc protected themselves From the Effect of the Pepper Spray in the Joint Chamber In the presence of ECOWAS mediation Team on Tuesday, the Capitol Building became a scene of drama as tension arose during the session where tear gas was deployed in the miss […]

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Governance
  • November 12, 2024

CDC Raises Alarm Over Liberia’s Growing Ties with Russia

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia — The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Liberia’s largest opposition party, has issued a stern warning over the Unity Party government’s decision to strengthen diplomatic and business relations with Russia, raising concerns about the future of Liberia’s crucial ties with the United States and the West. In a statement […]

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Corruption
  • November 12, 2024

Over US$ 1.6M Corruption Scandal Rocks Monrovia Consolidated School System: Leaked Evidence Exposes Kickbacks and Conflict of Interest

By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia — The Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) is at the center of a major corruption scandal involving kickbacks, conflicts of interest, and violations of public procurement regulations. Investigations have uncovered explosive evidence, including leaked audio recordings, contracts, emails, and WhatsApp exchanges, which point to the involvement of several high-ranking […]

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  • November 11, 2024

Open Letter to House of Representatives – Robtel Neajai Pailey

When Two Elephants Fight, the Grass Suffers Dear dishonorable lawbreakers: An African proverb says that “when two elephants fight, the grass suffers”. Indeed, while two factions of the House of Representatives engage in a selfish battle of wills, Liberian people bear the brunt of your actions. When I called (some) members of the Liberian Legislature […]

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