By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Former Associate Justice Kabineh M. Ja’neh has declared his intention to challenge the legality of Liberia’s 2025 fiscal year budget, should President Joseph N. Boakai sign it into law. Speaking on December 27, 2024, during the Spoon Midnight Conversation, Ja’neh revealed that he and a team of senior legal experts plan […]
Read MoreA religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service. The news service said the reported violence on Sunday stemmed from a schism in the worldwide United Methodist Church over its decision to repeal LGBTQ […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – The National Muslim Students Association of Liberia (NAMSAL) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education’s academic calendar, which mandates nationwide school closures for Christmas while failing to provide equal recognition for Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. In a strongly worded press statement, NAMSAL […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; In the age of sensationalism, words are easily taken out of context, especially when spoken by public figures. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recent address during the 60th anniversary of the establishment of four Liberian counties is a case in point. What was intended as a call to action against corruption has […]
Read MoreInternational: At least 21 people have been killed and dozens injured as violent protests sweep across Mozambique following the Constitutional Council’s decision to uphold the ruling Frelimo party’s contentious election victory. The ruling, announced on Monday, has reignited accusations of vote rigging, fueling widespread unrest by opposition groups and their supporters. Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has granted Executive Clemency to 38 inmates from prisons across Liberia, reflecting his administration’s commitment to fairness, rehabilitation, and second chances. The clemency, announced on December 24, 2024, is grounded in the President’s constitutional authority under Chapter 6, Article 59 of the 1986 […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – The family of the late Princess Zuo has issued a heartfelt and urgent call for justice following her brutal murder, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Bill Jallah. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many grappling with grief and anger. In a press […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Boakai is under fire following remarks that critics say undermine his administration’s anti-corruption promises. Speaking during the 60th anniversary of Lofa, Nimba, Bong, and Grand Gedeh counties gaining county status, the President made statements that many interpreted as condoning corrupt practices. Addressing a crowd in Lofa […]
Read MoreBy: ; Domingo Dargbeh; Margibi County – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially broken ground for the construction of a modern National Clinical Diagnostic and Treatment Laboratory in Lower Margibi County. The state-of-the-art facility, a milestone in Liberia’s health sector, is being established through a partnership between the Government of Liberia and the People’s Republic […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Seven lawmakers from the minority bloc of the 55th National Legislature have been suspended without pay by the majority bloc, marking a significant development within the legislative body. This suspension, which includes withholding their salaries for December and beyond, is projected to save the government over 2 […]
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