By: Staff Writer Nimba County District #5 Representative Kortor Sehwongbay Kwagrue says leadership titles like “Godfather of Nimba” cannot be handed out by declaration — they must be earned through years of service to the people. Speaking in Buutuo over the weekend, Rep. Kwagrue was responding to a recent decision by Zor Chiefdom elders to […]
Read MoreBy: The People News A Unity Party supporter has called for a public statue of former President George Manneh Weah to be erected at ELWA Junction in Paynesville, arguing that his achievements in football deserve national recognition separate from his record in office. Speaking on Prime FM’s Prime Morning Drive on Wednesday, George P. Lobo […]
Read MoreBy: Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia – The National Transit Authority (NTA) marked one year of uninterrupted passenger service to Liberia’s southeastern counties on Friday, calling it a step toward improving public transportation and national connectivity. The anniversary was held at the NTA Head Office in Monrovia with Managing Director Hon. Edmund Forh Forh, Deputy Managing […]
Read MorePastor Moses said he would raise Miracle Kettor from the dead before July 26. When it didn’t happen, he deleted the videos — then told critics the backlash only gave him more promotion. In a statement released this week, the pastor admitted his “recent mistake in prophecy” and said his “passion went beyond wisdom.”“I take […]
Read MoreMonrovia, Liberia — A fresh political clash has erupted in Liberia after economist Miatta Fahnbulleh blamed former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for “unleashing George Weah” on the country, and former presidential aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro fired back within hours. In an interview, Fahnbulleh said Sirleaf’s “lasting legacy will be that she unleashed George Weah on […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — Cllr. Arthur Johnson says he will appeal the corruption case against former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. — even though his client has publicly said “no.” In a statement Monday, Johnson cited his duty as a Supreme Court Bar member, arguing that lawyers must protect a client’s rights […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Congress for Democratic Change Secretary General Jefferson T. Koijee has issued what he calls “a grave alert” to the nation, warning of possible compromise within Liberia’s top security institutions. In a statement released Sunday titled “THE MASK IS OFF!”, Koijee linked his concerns to a recently circulated video allegedly exposing cartel-linked activities […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer Monrovia, — The Ministry of Justice has dismissed as “false and without factual basis” allegations linking the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police to a bribery attempt tied to an ongoing transnational narcotics investigation. In a release issued Friday, the Ministry said an internal probe by the Joint National Security Investigative […]
Read MoreBy: The People News Monrovia — The General Auditing Commission (GAC) is moving aggressively to tighten accountability, with Auditor General Hon. P. Garswa Jackson, Sr. reporting that 61 audits were completed and published in the first half of 2026. Speaking at the Commission’s first General Staff Meeting of the year held under the African Organization […]
Read MoreBy: Staff Writer MONROVIA — President Joseph Boakai’s submission of the “Act to Ban Cultural Practices of Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Liberia” was hailed this week as a breakthrough by women’s rights groups. Yet even as the bill headed to the legislature, the government signaled it may be preparing to walk back […]
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