By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Abuja, Nigeria –The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, marking a significant shift in West African politics. In a press statement released today, ECOWAS acknowledged the departure of the three Sahel nations but emphasized that, […]
Read MoreBy: The People Newspaper Monrovia, Liberia – In yet another alarming case of corruption at the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), a major scandal has erupted, implicating none other than its President and CEO, Rustolyn Suacoco Dennis. According to investigative findings by anti-corruption whistleblower Alfred G. Togbah Sr., NOCAL reportedly procured two luxury Chinese-spec […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Washington DC – In a shocking revelation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports that 1,563 Liberians are currently on the non-detained docket with final orders of removal. This means they have exhausted their legal options and could face deportation at any time. With Liberia’s long history of political instability and […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia –The Liberian Consumers Watch, a pro-democracy organization comprising nine civil society groups, has debunked recent claims that Aqua Life Mineral Water Company resized its bottles and reduced the quantity of water in its products. In a statement issued today, the organization condemned the allegations as false and misleading. According […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia will not be attending the State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for today 4:00pm. Reports initially suggested her absence was tied to a boycott aimed at delegitimizing the controversial speakership of Richard Koon. However, official clarification has since […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; President Boakai 2nd State of the Nation Address scheduled for today Monday up Capitol Hill will be greeted with a mass protest in Voinjama, Lofa County, as citizens under the banner Action Committee with the solidarity of local residents, prepare to stage a protest over series of unexplained death in the […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama; Congo Town, Monrovia – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has launched an investigation into reports of a pox-like disease affecting inmates in a prison in Greenville, Sinoe County. This development comes amid heightened concern due to the ongoing global Mpox outbreak to which Liberia has already been responding. […]
Read MoreBy: Domingo Dargbeh; Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant push towards modernization, Liberia’s Customs Department is on track to implement major reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and regional collaboration. Speaking during a recent event, the Commissioner for Customs highlighted several transformative initiatives that will position Liberia as a leader in customs modernization across Africa. […]
Read MoreBy: Domingo Dargbeh; In a stirring address over the weekend, Liberia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, emphasized that the success of the Boakai-led government hinges not on individual expertise alone but on the collective strength and collaboration of its appointed officials. Speaking at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Minister Dagoseh […]
Read MoreBy: Domingo Dargbeh; Liberia’s democracy is under threat, according to the US-based human rights organization, Panoramic Justice Group. The group has raised alarms over human rights abuses and the erosion of democratic governance during President Joseph Boakai’s first year in office. In a scathing report, the organization claimed that President Boakai’s administration jeopardizes the $4 […]
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