Did the President Try to Delay a Supreme Court Ruling? Senator Chea Raises Serious Concerns
Reports suggest that President Boakai asked the Chief Justice for a two-week delay so he could try to solve the problem politically.
Read MoreIs S.I.O. the Problem Or Is LibMuzik? Inside the Collapse of the $25M Deal with Liberia’s Fastest Rising Star
By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia –Just six days ago, Liberian music fans were celebrating what appeared to be a massive win for the industry: a $25 million Liberian Dollar recording deal between breakout star S.I.O. and LibMuzik Records. But today, that deal is officially over. According to an April 8 statement released by LibMuzik, […]
Read MorePolice Launch Probe Into Rising Artist JRap Over Controversial Lyrics in “Woman Can Grow”
By: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Gregory O.W. Coleman, has confirmed the deployment of the force’s intelligence unit to monitor the lifestyle of emerging Hipco artist J Rap, following public outrage over a controversial lyric in his latest track, “Woman Can Grow.” Appearing as a […]
Read More“Don’t Risk Your Future” – U.S. Ambassador Warns Liberians as Crackdown on Illegal Immigration Intensifies
By: Alphanso G. Kalama; The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has issued a stern warning to Liberians considering illegal immigration, declaring, “Don’t risk your future.” In an official statement from the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Ambassador Toner said too many Liberians overstay their visas or use fraud to enter the United States, making […]
Read MoreBoakai’s Government Accused of Neglecting Former VP Taylor: “I Was Left Stranded After Inauguration”
By Domingo Dargbeh; Monrovia, Liberia – Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor has revealed that she has been denied all benefits since leaving office by the current administration. Speaking on Spoon Talk over the weekend, former VP Taylor stated that despite repeatedly contacting relevant government authorities to request her rightful entitlements, all efforts have proven […]
Read MoreAre Birds Grounding Flights at Liberia’s Main Airport?
By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Capitol Hill, Monrovia– Could a flock of birds be the unexpected culprit behind power outages at Liberia’s busiest airport? The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has reported to the Senate Transport Committee that birds feeding at nearby dumpsites are interfering with the power supply at Roberts International Airport (RIA), causing operational disruptions. […]
Read MoreFinance Minister Ngafuan Risks Lawsuit If…
Will Minister Ngafuan step forward and publicly apologize for the wrongful accusations, or will he wait to face the lawsuit?
Read MoreMDR Demands Probe into Alleged Election Law Violations
By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – Following the disqualification of Justin Oldpa Yeazehn as candidate in the upcoming Nimba County Senatorial By-Elections, the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) has again called on the National Elections Commission (NEC) to investigate alleged violations of election laws by two candidates, raising concerns about electoral integrity in […]
Read MoreConflicting Statements Add to Roberts International Airport Power outage
by: Alphanso G. Kalama RIA, Margibi County – and frustration took over Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Sunday evening when a complete power outage shut down operations, leaving passengers and staff in the dark—literally and figuratively. While the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) initially blamed the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) for the failure, LEC has now […]
Read MorePolice Fire Teargas as Monrovia Government School Students Protest, Threaten to Disrupt Private Schools
By: Alphanso G. Kalama Capitol Hill, Monrovia — Police in Monrovia fired teargas today to disperse hundreds of students from the Monrovia Government Senior High School who staged a protest over their teachers’ seven-month unpaid salaries. The students, who took to the streets across the city, later blocked the Capitol bypass, causing heavy traffic for […]
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