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The Police and the People: Twins for Peace and Security

By Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe Peace and security are the bedrock of every civilized society. In Liberia, this peace cannot be sustained without mutual trust, cooperation, and respect between the police and the people. The police and the people must be twins for peace and security inseparable partners in preserving the nation’s stability. Police officers […]

Liberia, Chicago State University To Sign Landmark Education Partnership

By Jamesetta D Williams Liberia’s Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Academic Consortium of Liberian Universities, is set to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chicago State University (CSU) in the United States, aimed at transforming tertiary education and expanding academic opportunities for Liberian students and faculty. The signing ceremony, scheduled for […]

WECC Executive Director Vows To Champion Rural Women In Politics

By: Emmanuel Tarpeh Quiah The Executive Director of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia (WECC), Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, has pledged his unwavering support for a female rural woman candidate in the upcoming October 10, 2029 general and presidential elections of Liberia. Dr. Barbu made the declaration on recently during the official […]

Rep. Debee Alarms Over Division At HoR

Othello Sarweh Nimely ‎ Grand Gedeh County Representative Jacob Debee has alarmed over what he terms a divided House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, accusing the Speaker of sidelining lawmakers who did not support him during the recent speaker election crisis. ‎Speaking as a guest on a nighttime radio program […]

Senator Saah Joseph Urges Focus On Skills Training To Reduce Foreign Dependence

Othello Sarweh Nimely Montserrado County Senator Saah H. Joseph has underscored the importance of vocational and technical education, describing it as the hope for Liberia’s development  future. Speaking on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the graduation ceremony of the Big Sam Academy International School, where he served as guest speaker, Senator Joseph lamented that most […]

Rep. Sumo Mulbah Blames Lawmakers for Corruption, Defends President Boakai

By: Othello Sarweh Nimely ‎Montserrado County District #3 Representative Sumo Mulbah has raised alarm over what he described as massive corruption within the House of Representatives, calling on Liberians to stop blaming President Joseph N. Boakai for the country’s challenges. ‎‎Speaking during a weekend program in his district attended by hundreds of residents, Hon. Mulbah […]

Finance Minister Ngafuan Challenges Staff: “Integrity Is Non-Negotiable”

By Jamesetta D Williams   Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has called on employees of the Ministry to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Speaking on Saturday during the Ministry’s ongoing 2025–2029 Strategic Plan Retreat, themed “Transforming Priorities Into Strategies: Pathway to Efficient […]

“Sex Worker” Found Dead In Customer’s Home

Police in Yekepa, Nimba County, have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a young woman, identified as Ronell Lebana Gewh, whose decomposed body was discovered in a man’s residence on Thursday evening. Ronell had recently traveled from Monrovia to Yekepa, reportedly engaging in sex work. She was last seen at an entertainment spot […]

India, Liberia Join Hands In Fight Against Drug Menace

The Embassy of India in Monrovia celebrated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with the Indian community and Liberian friends, highlighting his message of service, truth and nonviolence. The event also marked the conclusion of Seva Pakhwada, a fortnight of service that began on 17th September, the 75th birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra […]

‘I’m Not A Normal Politician’

Othello Sarweh Nimely ‎ Montserrado County Senator Saah H. Joseph has declared that his leadership and political journey is not ordinary but is guided by divine inspiration. ‎“I am not a normal politician; I represent the people of God in the Liberian Senate,” Senator Joseph noted emphasizing that he operates in the spirit and not […]