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The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) has publicly announced that he will join partisans in Nimba County ahead of the by-election to campaign for Madam Edith Gongloe-Weh, the sister of former Presidential Candidate and renowned human rights lawyer Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, April 9, 2025: The ANC leader, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings announced …

Mr. Sam Gaye, the Director of the Executive Protection Services, has given Mr. Lenn Eugene Nagbe, the Chief of Staff of former President George Weah, 48 hours to publicly retract accusations and defamatory statements he made against him. Monrovia, April 10, 2025: Amidst growing tension between the EPS Director and the office of former President George Weah, EPS Director Gaye, …

Former President George Weah’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Lenn Eugene Nagbe, has rejected defamation claims by Executive Protection Services Director Sam Gaye. Instead, he has filed a formal complaint before Justice Minister Cllr. Oswald Tweh accuses Gaye of issuing threats against him. Monrovia, April 10, 2025: Mr. Nagbe, in his letter of rejection filed by his lawyers from the International …

A daughter of slain Liberian president Samuel Kanyon Doe welcomes planned state burial by the Liberian government for her late father. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, April 9, 2025 – Mrs. Celue Doe-Addo, daughter of slain Liberian President, Samuel K. Doe, says proposed state burial initiated by President Joseph N. Boakai to honor and give her late father and …

By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia has responded to former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor’s recent claims that she has not been receiving her retirement benefits, stating that they will investigate the matter to ensure any discrepancies are addressed. Speaking during her appearance on a local radio and television program, on Monday, April 7, 2025, the former Vice …

Human Rights advocacy group, Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has urged Liberian to desist from politicizing issues that threaten security and investments in the country, while describing the allegation against Indian businessman as fake propaganda out of ignorance, intended to tarnish his reputation and investment. Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, affectionately known as “Jeety has been accused of being the …

Former Presidential Candidate and Human Rights Lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe says behavior exhibited by members of the majority bloc against ECOWAS officials may likely undermine the country’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, April 4, 2025 – Renowned Liberian Human Rights Lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe warns here that the conduct …

Former first lady Nancy B. Doe has rejected plans to memorialize her late husband former President Samuel K. Doe. Monrovia, April 4, 2025: Madam Doe in a statement issued on Thursday, April 3, said the plans by Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue to memorialize her husband is unauthorized. Mrs. Doe is therefore demanding that her late husband be shown due respect. …

Officials of the Liberia Airport Authority say Sunday’s (March 30, 2025) power outage at the Roberts International Airport was a result of strike from birds. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, April 3, 2025 – A joint team comprised of the leadership of the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) blames power outage at the Roberts …

At the time public officials are living in luxury amidst adject poverty, pupils in rural Liberia continue to face difficulties in acquiring basic primary education. By: Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County, April 3, 2025—Limited sitting capacity for students and dusty floors have posed a serious setback for learning activities at the government-run Yoryor Banks Public School in Gwenimah Town, …