By: Emmanuel Wise JipohΒ & Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 β What appears to be a war of words is growing deeply within family of slain Liberian President Samuel K. Doe, over remains of former First Lady, Nancy B. Doe, with daughter of the deceased couple accusing a family member of having hand in her motherβs demise. Madam …
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Evidence is still weak – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
Former Speaker Fonati Koffa says charges brought against him by the state are not strong enough to proceed with prosecution in the Capitol fire case. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 β Former Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has expressed deep disappointment in the prosecutionβs case during the second day of preliminary hearings at the Monrovia City …
Read More »Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement
Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through its Spokesperson, Prince Kehwalain, distanced …
Read More »Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement
Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through its Spokesperson, Prince Kehwalain, distanced …
Read More »Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senatorβs wife faces scrutiny
A US$ 500k bridge construction contract awarded to the wife of former Senator Henry Yallah in Bong County has left many scratching their heads. This is because several years after the contract was awarded, the bridge project was left as a white elephant. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County β June 8, 2025 β Lawrence Anniway, the Chief Executive …
Read More »Weβll deconstruct those lies – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
Following his release on bail along with four other lawmakers charged by Police on December 8, 2024, Capitol fire, Speaker J. Fonati Koffa vows to challenge his charges head-on in court. By: Emmanuel Wise JipohΒ Monrovia, Liberia; June 10, 2025 β Former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa breaks silence here, after he was bailed out of prison along with …
Read More »βWe Will Complete Ganta-Yekepa Road Pavementβ
Tokadeh, Nimba County, June 9, 2025: ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal has reaffirmed his companyβs commitment to complete the long-awaited asphalt pavement of the Ganta Yekepa highway, a crucial development corridor in northern Liberia. Mr. Mittal made the announcement during the official dedication of ArcelorMittal Liberiaβs state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh Crusher site, where he joined …
Read More »Koffa, others’ indictment imminent – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa along with four others face imminent indictment here as suspects of the Capitol Building arson, after spending a night at the Monrovia Central Prison. They are expected to appear in court today, after being officially charged by the government. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia June 8, 2025 β Authorities at the Liberia National Police …
Read More »Boakai suspends import Tariff on Rice
Executive Mansion, Monrovia, June 6 β President Joseph Boakai has issued an Executive Order suspending import tariffs on rice. Capitol Hill, June 6, 2025: A release from the Executive Mansion says the move is to ease the economic burden on Liberians and stabilize the price of rice. The Mansion in its release said, βRecognizing the mounting pressures of the high …
Read More »Local leaders engage in revenue-sharing training
By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County β In a significant step toward advancing fiscal decentralization in Liberia, local authorities and key stakeholders gathered in Bong County for a two-day policy dialogue and training on the Revenue Sharing Act. The workshop, which commenced this week in Gbarnga, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Governance …
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