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Another Coup d’état in the Making If…

By: Naneka A. Hoffman Bishop Samuel Quire, head of the United Methodist Church in Liberia, has warned that disadvantaged youths could one day stage a coup d’état if urgent steps are not taken to address the growing threat of drug abuse and insecurity in the country. Speaking at the 19th graduation ceremony of the New Life Recovery Program in Monrovia, …

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Controversy looms over Karfiah’s BCCUD “Unity” movement.

By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – The much-publicized launch of the Bong County Citizens United for Development (BCCUD) has triggered a storm of controversy, as critics accuse former Representative Edward W. Karfiah of disguising political ambition as community development. The event, which was touted as a historic step toward uniting Bong County citizens for progress, was attended almost …

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 “Be dedicated and hardworking” – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

 Youths in Liberia have been encouraged to be dedicated and hardworking in order to achieve success in life. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia; September 12, 2025 – The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine K. Ngafuan, has urged Liberian youths to be dedicated and hardworking if they are to succeed. Minister Ngfuan gave the urge late Thursday, September …

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CENTAL wants off-budget spending investigated

A Liberian integrity watch group, CENTAL, is calling for investigation into audit findings on off-budget spending in government. By Lewis S. The Monrovia, Liberia; September 12, 2025 – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia, or CENTAL, is urging the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to investigate off-budget spending in the General Auditing Corruption audit findings in a timely and …

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U.S. Embassy on governance reform here

The United States Government says it remains committed to supporting Liberia’s pursuit of greater transparency, accountability, and stronger institutions. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; September 12, 2025 – The United States, through its embassy in Monrovia, has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Liberia eradicate corruption, an issue long recognized as a significant obstacle to the country’s progress. In a …

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Piah slams Bility, others over LPRC fee cuts

By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, September 12, 2025: Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has criticized Representative Musa Hassan Bility and other lawmakers for opposing the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation’s (LPRC) recent decision to reduce terminal fees on petroleum products. Speaking Thursday at a regular press briefing in Monrovia, Minister Piah expressed disappointment in the lawmakers, saying that while LPRC is undergoing …

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Crisis brews in ULAA over Vice President’s opposition party role.

United States, September 12, 2025: The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), a body long revered as the nonpartisan voice of Liberians in the diaspora, is now under intense scrutiny after its sitting National Vice President, Mrs. Emmanuette G. Nagbe, accepted a partisan appointment with the opposition Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) in the United States. USA, September …

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AML signs 6th Collective Bargaining Agreement with employees

ArcelorMittal Liberia has signed its 6th Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL), Local #4, marking another milestone in strengthening labor relations and improving employee welfare. The new CBA signed on Wednesday delivers several benefits for employees, including a 14.5% salary increment, 15 days of paid annual leave, and a 75% increase in housing allowance …

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