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Korea Aluminum Association Hosts Knowledge-Sharing Workshop to Empower Liberian Students

By: Othello Nimely & Cepheus Bayogar ‎   ‎MONROVIA– The Korea Aluminum Association in Liberia has concluded a one-day knowledge-sharing workshop designed to educate university students on emerging opportunities across various sectors. ‎ ‎  The event, held at the University of Liberia auditorium on Tuesday, brought together students from several universities across the country. ‎ […]

STAND Wants Police IG Dismissed, Prosecuted

The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has condemned what it calls ‘cold-blooded killing’ of Matthew Mulbah, a young Liberian suffering from mental illness, by officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Congo Town. In a statement, STANDS said it is unfortunate that what his family sought from the police was not […]

MONROVIA-The nation is saturated with mood of shock following the killing of a man identified as Matthew Mulbah by the Liberia National Police (LNP). Social media is awash with video footage of the scene of the incident in the Congo Town when police officers moved to the house where the deceased was living reportedly following […]

Court Delays Spark Concerns of Cover-Up

The long-awaited medical report confirming allegations of torture against six defendants in the high-profile Capitol Arson case has been abruptly delayed, sparking widespread concern over possible government interference and attempts to suppress damning evidence. According to insider sources, the Government of Liberia has ordered a second round of medical examinations for the defendants at the […]

Apply The Law Impartially Without Fear Or Favors

Senate Pro-tempore Nyoblee Karnga-Lawrence has urged authorities handling the rape case involving Deputy Youth & Sports Minister Bryant McGill to take immediate action against the accused Deputy Minister. In a message posted on social media, the Grand Bassa County lawmaker stressed, “It has been over two weeks since an alleged rape case involving the Deputy […]

CSO Group Welcomes Minister Suspension, But Calls For His Arrest

The Center for Transformation and Community Initiatives (CTCI) says it welcomes the swift decision by President Joseph Boakai to suspend Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Bryant Magill, following allegations of rape. In a release issued over the weekend, the group said the decisive action demonstrates the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of […]

LNP Looks Into Rape Allegation Against Government Official

By Jamesetta D Williams The Liberia National Police (LNP) has confirmed that it has opened an investigation into allegations of rape involving Deputy Minister for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. J. Bryant McGill. According to ACP Susie T. Telleh, Head of the Women and Children Protection Section of the LNP, […]

Bill Jallah Convicted Of Murder

Defendant Bill Jallah the late Princess Criminal Court “B” has convicted Defendant Bill Jallah of murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault, following a trial that centered on the violent death of a young woman described as his close friend. The court has ordered a probation report before announcing the sentence. Throughout the proceedings, prosecutors argued […]

Man Indicted For Triple Murder After Unity Party Celebration

A man identified as Lawrence K. Williams has been formally indicted by the First Judicial Circuit Criminal Court “A” for Montserrado County following a deadly outbreak of violence during the Unity Party’s victory celebration after the 2023 Run-off Presidential Election. According to the indictment signed by Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, Williams faces multiple charges including […]

Suspected Drug Dealers Attack Police Officer

By Jamesetta D Williams Tensions are running high in the Wein Town Cook Spoon Hill Community after a violent confrontation between suspected drug dealers and a police officer, raising fresh concerns about officer safety and the growing threat of narcotics in local communities. According to reports, Officer Will Saye of the Liberia National Police (LNP) […]