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CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – Tensions boiled over at the Liberian Capitol on Monday, December 9, 2024, as violent clashes between lawmakers and police disrupted...

THROUGH TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS BISHOP KLAYEE CELEBRATES 14TH BISHOPRIC ANNIVERSARY

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PRINCE JOHNSON’S PASSING WILL LIBERIA FINALLY BREAK FREE FROM THE GRIP OF WARTIME IMPUNITY

EDITORIAL December 2, 2024

The passing of Senator Prince Y. Johnson has sent...

BOAKAI SIDESTEPS SPEAKER KOFFA: LOGICALITY OR PRECEDENT-SETTING BREACH?

EDITORIAL November 25, 2024

President Joseph Boakai's decision to submit the 2025 draft...

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...

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...

LEGISLATIVE STANDOFF DEEPENS AS MAJORITY BLOC ACCUSES KOFFA OF UNDERMINING GOVERNANCE

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Majority Bloc of House of Representatives has accused embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa of attempting to undermine the legislature and disrupt government...

THROUGH TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS BISHOP KLAYEE CELEBRATES 14TH BISHOPRIC ANNIVERSARY

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Bishop J. Allan Klayee, the General...

SPEAKER KOFFA ACCUSES EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF COMPLICITY AMID THREATS AND POLICE CLASHES

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tensions at the Capitol Building escalated...

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AMOS C. SAWYER COLLEGE PRESENTS DISTINGUISHED HONOR TO INDIA’S UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

December 10, 2024

NEW DELHI, INDIA – The Dean of the Amos...

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BLESSING ACQUI REFLECTS ON LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY

December 9, 2024

MONROVIA – Church Aid Inc., a humanitarian initiative of...

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LACC HIGHLIGHTS YOUTH LEADERSHIP AS KEY TO SHAPING LIBERIA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION FUTURE

December 9, 2024

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The global community commemorated International Anti-Corruption...

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ATAF APPOINTS NEW LEADERS AS LRA COMMENDS SUPPORT FOR LIBERIA

December 9, 2024

Monrovia – The Commissioner Generals of Revenue Authorities attending...

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DR. NYAN HIGHLIGHTS LIBERIA’S PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES AT AFRICA-CDC/ISID SUMMIT

December 8, 2024

Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, the Director-General of the National...

BISHOP BROWN CALLS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AMID LEGISLATIVE CRISIS AND MOURNS SENATOR JOHNSON

LOGGING AGREEMENT IN TURMOIL: FOREST COMMUNITY PUSHES FOR RENEGOTIATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

NYANPLU BREAKS TIES WITH UNITY PARTY, ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION STANCE AND PRESIDENTIAL BID

LEGISLATIVE STANDOFF DEEPENS AS MAJORITY BLOC ACCUSES KOFFA OF UNDERMINING GOVERNANCE

PRINCE Y. JOHNSON, CONTROVERSIAL NIMBA COUNTY SENATOR AND FORMER WARLORD, DIES AT 72

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PRESIDENT BOAKAI ISSUES FINAL 10-DAY ULTIMATUM FOR ASSET DECLARATION COMPLIANCE

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SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON LEGISLATIVE DISPUTE BETWEEN SPEAKER KOFFA AND MAJORITY BLOC

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SUP CONDEMNS POLICE VIOLENCE, URGES GOL TO ACT AGAINST IG COLEMAN AND COMMANDER KOLUBAH

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REP. YEKEH KOLUBAH THREATENS TO MARCH ON EXECUTIVE MANSION IF

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CONTROVERSY ERUPTS AT MICAT AS FORMER OFFICIAL ACCUSES MINISTER PIAH OF FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT

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PRINCE KREPLAH ALLEGES CORRUPTION AT NWASHC, CALLS FOR LACC INVESTIGATION

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EMBATTLED LEADERSHIP IN THE HOUSE PROCEDURAL ERRORS AND THE FIGHT FOR LEGITIMACY

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REP. BILITY URGES MAJORITY BLOC TO RESPECT SUPREME COURT RULING

KOUNG DENIES ALLEGATIONS OF BRIBERY AS SUPREME COURT PREPARES RULING ON LEGISLATIVE DISPUTE

MDR AND PAC CRITICIZE WEAH’S DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR

REP. THOMAS GOSHUA EXPLAINS HIS DECISION TO SIGN AND RESCIND RESOLUTION AGAINST SPEAKER KOFFA

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A Patriot's Diary with Ekena Wesley There is absolutely no...

AMOS C. SAWYER COLLEGE PRESENTS DISTINGUISHED HONOR TO INDIA’S UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

NEW DELHI, INDIA – The Dean of the Amos...

BLESSING ACQUI REFLECTS ON LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY

MONROVIA – Church Aid Inc., a humanitarian initiative of...

LACC HIGHLIGHTS YOUTH LEADERSHIP AS KEY TO SHAPING LIBERIA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION FUTURE

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‘A DISHONEST GOVERNMENT IS A DISGRACE TO THE NATION’ AS BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION FACES CRITICISM

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

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AFL AND U.S. OPEN NEW TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC AT 14 MILITARY HOSPITAL

The Armed Forces of Liberia, in partnership with the...

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...

DR. NYAN HIGHLIGHTS LIBERIA’S PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES AT AFRICA-CDC/ISID SUMMIT

BMMC LAUNCHES CLEAN-UP, EMPOWERING 200+ YOUTHS IN KINJOR AND SURROUNDING AREAS

BMMC’S USD 150,000 MICRO LOAN BOOSTS TAJAH VILLAGE AND OTHERS

LRA CG JALLAH OUTLINES LIBERIA’S PATH TO AUTOMATED TAX SYSTEM

LT. GEN. QUAINOO, ECOMOG’S FIRST COMMANDER, DIES DAYS AFTER SENATOR PRINCE JOHNSON

LRA BOSS JALLAH JOINS AFRICAN TAX LEADERS AT ATAF’S ANNUAL MEETING IN KIGALI

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NAMIBIA ELECTS NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH AS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT

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GOL CUTS SALARIES IN USD WITH NEW ADJUSTMENT AMID CRITICISM

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), under the leadership of Hon. Augustine Kpehe...

NYANPLU BREAKS TIES WITH UNITY PARTY, ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION STANCE AND PRESIDENTIAL BID

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a bold and impassioned statement on Sunday, December 8, 2024, Matthew Nyanplu, former Assistant...

SUPREME COURT’S RULING IN KOFFA CASE CRITICIZED AS ‘VAGUE AND CONFLICT-FUELING’

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Renowned activist and Master of Law (LL.M.) candidate Martin K. N. Kollie has delivered a...

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

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LIBERIAN JOURNALIST ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL FIREARM POSSESSION AT RADIO STATION

THE LASTING LEGACY OF PRINCE JOHNSON’S DEATH AND THE PATH FORWARD FOR LIBERIA

December 4, 2024

By Lyndon J. Ponnie, Sr. The passing of former Liberian warlord General Prince Y. Johnson last night marks a significant moment in Liberia’s tumultuous history....