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DIAMOND ‘SALE’ TURNS ‘BITTER’ FOR EX-OFFICIALS

MONROVIA-Almost two years after a diamond found in Gbarpolu County was seized from the most fortunate discoverer and went missing in a controversial manner, former officials of government who one way and the other connected to controversy find themselves in trouble, and about to account for their deeds. What was they, perhaps, regarded as an […]

MoD Starts AFL Recruitment February

By Jamesetta D Williams MONROVIA–The Ministry of National Defense (MoD) is opting to increase the numerical strength of the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), setting aside February 2026 for the nationwide recruitment exercise. Deputy Minister for Administration, Augustine T. Larmin said the Ministry has put into motion series of strategic […]

Nepotism Or Legality? Assessing The Recent Appointment Of Magistrate In Liberia

Nepotism Or Legality? Assessing The Recent Appointment Of Magistrate In Liberia   By: Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala, LLB, LLM. Assistant Professor of Law Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law University of Liberia Member, National Executive Committee Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA)   MONROVIA-The recent appointment of magistrates by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai continues to draw […]

S/Court Halts All Proceedings Against Koffa, Others

MONROVIA-The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered a temporary suspension of proceedings in the high-profile Capitol Building arson trial, halting all actions against former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa and co-defendants until further notice. The decision stems from a stay order issued by Associate Justice Jamesetta H. Wolokolie, sitting in Chambers, following a petition […]

“Black Diamond” Deported

MONROVIA-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers continue to arrest and deport war criminals. The latest is a female Liberian war lord and child soldier recruiter. After she moved to the U.S., she married a U.S. citizen, which did not protect her from deportation. Another Liberian who obtained lawful permanent resident status was indicted in Philadelphia […]

‘I Told My Daughter To Stay Away From Jallah’

MONROVIA-The mother of the late Princess Zoe Wesseh has given a chilling details of her daughter’s toxic and turbulent relationship with Bill Jallah. Jallah has been found guilty of murder and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment by Criminal Court “B” following a landmark trial in which the convict pleaded guilty to the crime and begged […]

Over 10 Die From Drug Abuse In Gd. Kru

MONROVIA-The southeastern County of Grand Kru appears to be enduring the impact of the drugs menace that has sine gripped the country and tolling it. As the war against drugs and substance abuse intensifies leading to confiscation and arrest of drugs, dealers and users, young people are still falling prey to it evidenced by the […]

MCC Team Due In Country Today

MONROVIA–A high-level team from the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is due in Liberia today Monday, September 22, 2025, to assess the country’s readiness for a potential second MCC Compact. While in Monrovia, the delegation, led by Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa at MCC, will meet with key government institutions and stakeholders to conduct […]

CSO Group Welcomes Minister Suspension, But Calls For His Arrest

MONROVIA-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 […]

LLA, S/Court To Coordinate In Adjudicating Land Disputes

The Liberia Land Authority and the Supreme Court at the Temple of Justice have begun negotiations in working as a team in adjudicating Land Disputes. At a well-attended meeting on Friday, the two institutions agreed to set up a committee that would work to institute a policy that will guide Land issues in the Country. […]