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LIBERIA NEWS:HOUSE RECORDS HUGE ACHIEVEMENT

By Mark N. Mengonfia MONROVIA-The Speaker of the 55th Legislature, Jonathan Fonati Kofa has spent 100 days in office as Speaker of that august body after taking over from defeated and former Speaker, Bhofal Chambers.

LIBERIA NEWS:INCHR PROBES MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A MAN IN POLICE CELL

MONROVIA-The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INHCR) said it is setting up an independent Civil Society Organizations to conduct an independent investigation into the death of Prince Wlehju. On April 13, 2024 the lifeless body of Prince Wlehju, a resident of 18 Street in Monrovia’s Sinkor suburbs believed to be in his 30s, was […]

LIBERIA NEWS: ICFM Holds Three Days Leadership Summit

MONROVIA-A religious group under the banner, “International Christian Faith Ministry has kick start a three-day Leadership Summit Under the Theme, “Faith to Change Your World,” in Monrovia. A three-day leadership summit, organized by the International Christian Faith Ministry, commenced at the Revival and Miracle Center Church, marking a significant milestone in the spiritual enrichment of […]

Liberia News: UNSAFE ABORTION HURTS WOMEN!

By: R. Joyclyn Wea Monrovia-Feb-19-TNR:38,779 induced abortions took place in Liberia in 2021, according to a 2023 report released by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), and Guttmacher. This translates to an induced abortion rate of 30.7 per 1,000 […]

LIBERIA NEWS: Defense Minister steps Down

MONROVIA-Feb 12-The Minister of National Defense, Maj./Gen. Prince C. Johnson, iii, has tendered his resignation following a series of protests from army wives. His letter was turned in late Sunday, presidential sources told this paper. The source said, he did not want any problem and needed peace. Following his appointment, a group of soldier wives […]

LIBERIA NEWS :ZARGO WINS ECOWAS OUTSTANDING AWARD

By: Perry B. Zordyu Monrovia- Feb 8-The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has awarded former Lofa County Senator Stephen Zargo the Most Outstanding Award 2024. The award was presented to the former Lofa County lawmaker based on his constant contributions and continued commitment to that august body. ECOWAS through its Award Committee said […]

LIBERIA NEWS:FORMER VICE PRESIDENT JEWEL GETS INT’L POST

Monrovia Feb 8- Liberia’s immediate former Vice President Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor has been appointed Executive Secretary of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM-An AFLPM. According to a MIPREDA release, “The Assembly further nominated H.E Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, a Former First Lady and the Former Vice President of the Republic of Liberia as the […]

LIBERIA NEWS: PHI L ENDS TWO-DAY MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES W/SHOP

Monrovia-8 The Public Health Initiative of Liberia has concluded a two-day intensive Menstrual Hygiene Management Guidelines aimed at finalizing validated menstruation in women and girls. Speaking at the two-day event, the Executive Director of Public Health Initiative of Liberia, Ms. Joyce Kilibo highlighted that the two-day event was meant to finalize the validated Menstrual Hygiene […]