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Fuel Tax Heist? Millions Vanish in Explosive LPRC–LRA Scandal

By: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — A potentially seismic corruption scandal is unfolding within Liberia’s fuel revenue chain, as startling allegations emerge from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) collectorate at the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC). Information reaching People’s News suggests that a long-running scheme—spanning several years and implicating high-profile officials—may have siphoned off hundreds […]

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International News

Maduro, Wife Plead Not Guilty in New York After Stunning U.S. Capture

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Monday pleaded not guilty in a New York courtroom, marking their first public court appearance since being captured by U.S. forces in a surprise operation that has sent shockwaves through Venezuela and the wider international community. The couple faces a raft of serious charges […]

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Ex–Land Administrator Claims Senior Police Officer Threatened His Life in Escalating Property Row

By: The People News Online Monrovia — Former Zina Hill Land Administrator Anthony Cole has accused a senior officer of the Liberian National Police of issuing death threats against him over a disputed piece of land, raising fresh concerns about the alleged abuse of authority in private property conflicts. Addressing a press conference in Paynesville, […]

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Justice

A3 Raises Alarm at UN as Liberia Flags Venezuela Crisis, Calls for Dialogue and Restraint

By: Staff Writer New York — Liberia, speaking on behalf of the African Group (A3) at the United Nations Security Council, on Monday voiced deep concern over unfolding developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, warning that recent events pose serious risks to both national stability and regional peace. Delivering the statement at the Council’s […]

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Sports

From the Pitch to Politics: Ministerial Override Sparks Uproar in Lofa–Grand Cape Mount Football Dispute

By: Contributing Writer Voinjama, Liberia — What began as a routine protest over player eligibility at the National County Sports Meet has erupted into a full-blown controversy, with Lofa County stakeholders accusing political actors of hijacking the sports justice process and undermining the integrity of Liberia’s premier domestic football competition. At the center of the […]

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Economy

Unity Party USA/Canada Urges Boakai to Veto Ports Law, Warns of Constitutional and Security Risks

By: Staff Writer Washington DC – Unity Party USA/Canada has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the Liberia Sea and Inland Ports Decentralization and Modernization Act, describing the legislation as a serious threat to Liberia’s Constitution, national sovereignty, and long-term security. The diaspora-based political body has thrown its full support behind President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, […]

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International News

Rubio Warns World After Maduro Arrest: “This President Means What He Says”

By: The People News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt warning to global leaders on Saturday morning following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, declaring that the operation was the result of repeated defiance and ignored opportunities to avoid confrontation. Speaking to the press shortly after President Donald Trump addressed the […]

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International News

World Divided After US Forces Capture Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro

Global reaction pours in as Washington claims control amid sovereignty concerns

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Politics

PAP Pushes Back at Weah’s Remarks, Defends Senator Saah Joseph’s Record

By: Staff Writer The Proposed People’s Action Party (PAP) has sharply criticized comments attributed to former President and CDC political leader George Manneh Weah, describing them as unfair and dismissive toward Senator Saah H. Joseph’s personal and professional history. In a statement issued Thursday, PAP said the remarks—allegedly referring to Senator Joseph as a “street […]

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BREAKING: Konia Town Resident Raises Alarm After Fuel Tanker Crash

By: Staff Writer Peter Woyea, a resident of Konia Town and the newsmaker in this case, has sounded a serious warning after a gasoline tanker heading to Voinjama overturned near Konia Town, Zorzor District, Lofa County. According to Woyea’s Facebook post, youths, travelers, and nearby community members have begun dangerously scooping fuel from the fallen […]

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