By: Staff Writer PAYNESVILLE, Liberia — Prominent Liberian land expert Anthony T. Cole has called on the Government of Ghana to ensure justice in the alleged mob killing of a young Liberian technician, as tensions continue to escalate online between Liberians and Ghanaians over the incident. Cole made the call during a weekend press briefing […]
Read MoreMONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has cleared 28 current and former public officials and private individuals investigated for alleged corruption between 2024 and 2025, a move that is already stirring public debate and raising fresh questions about Liberia’s long-promised war on corruption. In a press statement issued over the weekend, the Commission […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has secured a major infrastructure boost after signing a 2.45 billion Japanese yen grant—approximately $16 million—with the Government of Japan to rehabilitate a critical roadway connecting the Freeport of Monrovia to key commercial areas of the capital. The agreement, finalized in Tokyo, will fund […]
Read MoreBy Staff Writer NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia — The Joint Security in Nimba County, led by the Liberia National Police (LNP), has arrested twenty-three persons for their alleged involvement in the illegal possession and discharge of firearms in communities within the Tappita District. According to authorities, the arrests followed complaints from residents of New Toe’s Town […]
Read MoreBy: Contributing Writer ZORZOR, Lofa County — In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, Jesse B. Korboi, a prominent citizen of Zorzor District and a native of Fissebu Town, has donated 34 bags of 25-kilogram rice to members of the Muslim community in the Zorzor and Salayea districts as part of efforts to support […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer In a significant step towards addressing gender-based violence (GBV) the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), successfully concluded a National GBV Youth Dialogue. Under the theme, “Promoting Youth Ownership for Inclusive GBV Advocacy,” the one-day event brought together youth from Montserrado […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia —The Liberian Ministry of Justice has issued a formal clarification regarding ongoing legal proceedings before the Supreme Court of Liberia involving the removal of Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan as Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia.In a press statement released on Friday, the Ministry responded to recent […]
Read MoreMonrovia, Liberia — The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort of its Young Professional Development Fellow Program, an initiative aimed at equipping young Liberians with practical experience in government operations and national development planning. According to the Ministry, the fellowship will select 25 young Liberians, […]
Read MoreBy: The People News Online Buchanan City Bassa – A dramatic legal storm is brewing in Grand Bassa County after a magisterial court in Buchanan ordered the arrest of a senior National Security Agency (NSA) official and a top city prosecutor for their alleged role in spiriting away a suspected drug trafficker from lawful custody. […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged the alleged head of a controversial community security group with engaging in illegal paramilitary activities, escalating a case that has stirred national security concerns. Police identified the accused as 54-year-old Mohammed D. Sheriff, a resident of Logan Town and a native of […]
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