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MONROVIA – Madam Grace RK Guar, a U.S.-based Liberian social justice, anti-corruption advocate and writer, has openly criticized Vandalark Patricks' protest initiative, "Move On...

“MOVE ON THE CAPITOL” ORGANIZER VANDALARK PATRICKS FLEES SCENE AMIDST ALLEGATIONS OF FINANCIAL INFLUENCE

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A MILESTONE FOR LIBERIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN

EDITORIAL October 24, 2024

The launch of Liberia’s first doctoral programs at the...

BOAKAI’S MISPLACED AMBITIONS AS LIBERIA BLEEDS AND THE PRESIDENT COURTS GLOBAL VANITY

EDITORIAL September 29, 2024

Eight months into his presidency, Joseph Boakai’s administration is...

TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF MPOX – STAY ALERT, STAY PROTECTED

EDITORIAL September 15, 2024

As Liberia confronts the resurgence of Mpox, the confirmation...

NO JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGH SALARIES OF BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS AMID ECONOMIC STRUGGLES

EDITORIAL September 3, 2024

In the midst of Liberia's current economic struggles, revelations...

LIBERIA’S POLITICAL CRISIS: A CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS

EDITORIAL August 24, 2024

The recent clash between the Coalition for Democratic Change...

PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S PURGE: A DANGEROUS DRIFT TOWARD AUTHORITARIANISM

EDITORIAL August 18, 2024

In recent months, President Joseph Boakai has embarked on...

MADAM PEARSON’S RESIGNATION FROM THE CENTRAL BANK: EVASION OF ACCOUNTABILITY OR STRATEGIC MANEUVER?

EDITORIAL August 15, 2024

Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson’s sudden resignation as Deputy Governor...

FIERY REBUKE HIGHLIGHTS POLITICAL TENSIONS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

EDITORIAL July 30, 2024

The arrest of former officials from the Coalition for...

REIMAGINING LIBERIA: DR. PAILEY’S CRITICAL CALL TO BREAK FREE FROM U.S. INFLUENCE

EDITORIAL July 29, 2024

As Liberia celebrated its 177th Independence Day on July...

UNAUTHORIZED DEPLOYMENT OR NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURE? THE AFL INCIDENT AT ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

EDITORIAL July 17, 2024

The recent deployment of Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL)...

AYOUBA KAMARA’S THREATS AGAINST SMART NEWS LIBERIA UNDERMINE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

EDITORIAL July 6, 2024

In a troubling turn of events, Mr. Ayouba Kamara,...

LIBERIANS ARE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UP AND CDC

OPINION October 11, 2024

An Opinion By Grace RK Guar Every six...

AMERICA’S NEGLECT OF LIBERIA: A CALL FOR CHANGE

OPINION July 27, 2024

An Opinion By Bishop Dr. Rudolph Q. Kwanue, Sr A...

AMID AN UNENDING WAR AGAINST POVERTY, INJUSTICES – HAS THE PROGRESSIVE STRUGGLE BECOME LOST IN TRANSLATION?

OPINION July 7, 2024

A Patriot's Diary With Ekena Wesley What manner of Liberian progressives...

HAS PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S GOVERNMENT BEGUN BEARING GOOD FRUITS? (PART1)

OPINION June 24, 2024

By Jacob N.B. Parley Following a careful reflection, I have...

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF LIBERIA’S STANDARDS – THE RISKS OF APPOINTING AN UNVETTED HUMAN RIGHTS AMBASSADOR

In Liberia, the designation of "human rights ambassador" carries significant weight and influence. However, the conferral of this title on individuals with questionable pasts poses...

“MOVE ON THE CAPITOL” ORGANIZER VANDALARK PATRICKS FLEES SCENE AMIDST ALLEGATIONS OF FINANCIAL INFLUENCE

MONROVIA – The chaotic protest dubbed "Move On The...

MAJORITY BLOC PRESSURES SPEAKER KOFFA AS HIS SUPPORTERS FAIL TO MEET QUORUM AMID POWER STRUGGLE

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Liberia’s deepening legislative rift, the bloc...

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DR. GRAY: MY IMPRESSION ABOUT THE QUALITY OF INDIA’S EDUCATION

November 5, 2024

“I cannot express how grateful I’m for the unwavering...

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UP MONTSERRADO YOUTH CONGRESS WARNS OF GROWING FRUSTRATION AMONG LIBERIAN YOUTH OVER GOVT. NEGLECT

October 31, 2024

MONROVIA – The Unity Party Montserrado Youth Congress, led...

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INDIAN UNIVERSITY WELCOMES VISITING PROFESSOR FROM UL

October 30, 2024

The President of International Relations of Sharda Group of...

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REFLECTING ON MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIBERIAN MEDIA (PART 2)

October 30, 2024

By Jacob N.B. Parley The author Recently I began a publication...

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LIBERIA NATIONAL POLICE OFFICER DIES FOLLOWING FIGHT WITH COLLEAGUE OVER CHICKEN FOOT

October 25, 2024

In a tragic incident Patrolman Elton Bahn of the...

SUPREME COURT URGES DUE PROCESS IN LEGISLATIVE STANDOFF AS KOFFA’S LEGAL TEAM CHALLENGES REMOVAL ATTEMPT

SPEAKER KOFFA’S LEGAL TEAM FACES OFF AGAINST MAJORITY BLOC AT SUPREME COURT CONFERENCE AMID POWER STRUGGLE

CRITICS SLAM PATRICKS’ ‘MARCH ON THE CAPITOL’ AS A DISINGENUOUS DEFENSE OF CORRUPTION AMID CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF LIBERIA’S STANDARDS – THE RISKS OF APPOINTING AN UNVETTED HUMAN RIGHTS AMBASSADOR

CAPITOL IN CRISIS AS SPEAKER KOFFA’S AUTHORITY ERODES AMID GROWING CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

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MASSIVE FRAUD UNCOVERED AS OVER 700 FAKE RECEIPTS USED TO SIPHON US$1.5 MILLION IN GHOST RETURNEES SCHEME

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SPEAKER KOFFA ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING MILLIONS AS LAWMAKERS DEMAND IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION AMIDST CORRUPTION SCANDAL

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REP. WILLIAMS VOWS SPEAKER’S OUSTER – LABELS US$25K/15 BRIBERY ACCUSATION AS “DIVERSIONARY TACTICS”

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REP. COLE ACCUSES DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH OF CRIMINALITY, DEMANDS GOVT. INVESTIGATION INTO $1.4 MILLION SCANDAL

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U.S. AMBASSADOR VISITS NPHIL: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIP AMID MONKEYPOX OUTBREAK

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BOAKAI ACCUSED OF FUELING TRIBAL AND REGIONAL POLITICS, UNDERMINING GOVT. INTEGRITY AND NATIONAL UNITY

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LRA CHIEF JALLAH FACES MOUNTING PRESSURE OVER US$96,000 LUXURY VEHICLE SCANDAL AS RESIGNATION RUMORS INTENSIFY

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CDC CONDEMNS DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH’S ALLIANCE WITH ANTI-KOFFA BLOC, ACCUSES BOAKAI GOVT. OF UNDERMINING LIBERIAN DEMOCRACY

UP YOUTH CONGRESS COMMENDS BOAKAI’S LEADERSHIP, URGES ACTION ON CORRUPTION AND GOVERNANCE REFORMS

MUSA BILITY STEPS DOWN AS LIBERTY PARTY CHAIRMAN, CITING CORE DIFFERENCES AMID RECONCILIATION EFFORTS

BOAKAI COMMENDS LIBERIANS FOR RESCUING THE NATION FROM CDC RULE, VOWS TO REBUILD

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A Patriot's Diary With Ekena Nyankun Juahgbe-Droh Wesley We unwittingly lament...

HEEDING NPP STALWART – RANDOLPH COOPER’S OUTRAGE AMID A UNITED COALITION…

A Patriot's Diary with Ekena Wesley In politics, while it...

DR. GRAY: MY IMPRESSION ABOUT THE QUALITY OF INDIA’S EDUCATION

“I cannot express how grateful I’m for the unwavering...

UP MONTSERRADO YOUTH CONGRESS WARNS OF GROWING FRUSTRATION AMONG LIBERIAN YOUTH OVER GOVT. NEGLECT

MONROVIA – The Unity Party Montserrado Youth Congress, led...

INDIAN UNIVERSITY WELCOMES VISITING PROFESSOR FROM UL

The President of International Relations of Sharda Group of...

REFLECTING ON MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIBERIAN MEDIA (PART 2)

By Jacob N.B. Parley The author Recently I began a publication...

DISCONTENT AMONG AFL SOLDIERS AMID DELAYED OCTOBER SALARY DISBURSEMENTS, PAY DISPARITIES HIGHLIGHTED

DEPUTY SPEAKER FALLAH JOINS OPPOSITION TO SPEAKER KOFFA, CITING NEED FOR DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY AMID CALLS FOR KOFFA’S RESIGNATION

A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND AS MADAM GUAR CONDEMNS PROTEST ON CAPITOL

LRRRC CHIEF WORZIE AND DEPUTIES SUSPENDED IN $1.5M FRAUD SCANDAL TIED TO FAKE RETURNEES

TEN MAGNA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES FROM UL MEET DEAN TO DISCUSS SCHOLARSHIPS

MONROVIA, OCTOBER 7, 2024 – Ten Magna Cum Laude...

AMOS C. SAWYER FOUNDATION LAUDS FOR TWO MASTER’S DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS

MONROVIA – The Amos C. Sawyer College of Social...

WANTED FOR THEFT – PAKISTANI NATIONAL ABSCONDS WITH US$25K

MONROVIA – Saleh Hayat, age 22, a Pakistani National...

LNP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DOUBLE MURDER OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND AND HER DAUGHTER

MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has confirmed...

TRAGIC INCIDENT IN GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTY: MAN ARRESTED FOR CHOPPING HIS LOVER

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FORMER FINANCE MINISTER SAMUEL TWEAH REPORTEDLY ARRESTED AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

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LIBERIA’S HEALTH MINISTRY PARTNERS WITH USAID TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES

MONROVIA – The U.S. Agency for International Development in...

NPHIL EXPANDS TRAINING FOR FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGISTS TO STRENGTHEN SURVEILLANCE AND OUTBREAK RESPONSE

MONROVIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia...

DR. NYAN COMMENDS LIBERIA’S PARTNER-INSTITUTIONS FOR COORDINATED RESPONSE TO MPOX AND OTHER OUTBREAKS

MONROVIA - In a statement released on his official...

LIBERIA CONFIRMS THREE NEW MPOX CASES AS HOR ALLOCATES UP TO $1.5 MILLION FOR OUTBREAK RESPONSE

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The National Public Health Institute of...

LIBERIA NATIONAL POLICE OFFICER DIES FOLLOWING FIGHT WITH COLLEAGUE OVER CHICKEN FOOT

ARGUMENT FOR THE LAUNCH OF PHD PROGRAMS IN LIBERIA

NEW REGIONAL POLICE COMMANDER SEPOH INDUCTED IN MARYLAND COUNTY

IS THE NATIONAL FOREST UNION UNAWARE OF NEW LOGGING CONTRACT IN SINOE COUNTY?

REFLECTING ON MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIBERIAN MEDIA (PART1)

UL PROFESSOR ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL CONFUCIAN COUNCIL IN CHINA

EU AND IMF DELEGATIONS MEET WITH LRA CHIEF TO ENHANCE REVENUE GROWTH

PRISON FELLOWSHIP URGES CHIEF JUSTICE TO IMPLEMENT DIGITALIZATION OF COURT DOCUMENTS

SENATOR SNOWE DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY ON PROPOSED ELECTRICITY TARIFF HIKE, CRITICIZES LEC’S LACK OF CONSULTATION WITH SENATE COMMITTEE

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr., who chairs the Senate’s Hydrocarbon, Energy, and Environment...

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF LIBERIA’S STANDARDS – THE RISKS OF APPOINTING AN UNVETTED HUMAN RIGHTS AMBASSADOR

In Liberia, the designation of "human rights ambassador" carries significant weight and influence. However, the conferral of this...

A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND AS MADAM GUAR CONDEMNS PROTEST ON CAPITOL

MONROVIA – Madam Grace RK Guar, a U.S.-based Liberian social justice, anti-corruption advocate and writer, has openly criticized...

SPEAKER KOFFA’S LEGAL TEAM FACES OFF AGAINST MAJORITY BLOC AT SUPREME COURT CONFERENCE AMID POWER STRUGGLE

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The political turmoil engulfing Liberia’s House of Representatives intensified today as Speaker J. Fonati Koffa...

LNP ANTI-ROBBERY UNIT ARRESTS FIVE SUSPECTS IN ARMED ROBBERY OF CHINESE NATIONAL IN CONGO TOWN

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON TWEAH AND FOUR FORMER OFFICIALS; JUDGE’S APPROVAL NOW MANDATORY

WANTED FOR THEFT – PAKISTANI NATIONAL ABSCONDS WITH US$25K

LNP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DOUBLE MURDER OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND AND HER DAUGHTER

TRAGIC INCIDENT IN GRAND CAPE MOUNT COUNTY: MAN ARRESTED FOR CHOPPING HIS LOVER

FORMER FINANCE MINISTER SAMUEL TWEAH REPORTEDLY ARRESTED AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

MAJOR DRUG BUST AT LIBERIAN BORDER WITH SIERRA LEONE

LIBERIAN JOURNALIST ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL FIREARM POSSESSION AT RADIO STATION

THE MASS DISMISSAL OF LIBERIAN PUBLIC SERVANTS: A TROUBLING TREND UNDER THE BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION

August 28, 2024

A Commentary by Wondah L. Jah Since assuming the presidency, Joseph Boakai has overseen a significant wave of dismissals among public servants in Liberia. Officially...