Author: Mark Mengonfia

Partial View of the Electricity Facility in Grand Bassa County  -As Various Projects Inspire Ministry Of Local Gov’t  Grand Bassa-Electricity is one of the basic social services that is essence for any country, the world over, least to talk about a community or county,because it plays a crucial role in various aspects of the people life.  It also can stimulates the operations of factories, businesses and households, and is vital in diving of economic activities. Besides, electricity can enhances the quality of living by providing lighting, refrigeration, and household appliances, which are all necessary for daily undertakings. Moreover, it is…

The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has completed cash and material assistance to 531 families affected by the multiple fire outbreaks and windstorm disaster that struck communities across five counties in March, even as the organization now turns its attention to an escalating flooding emergency in Monrovia and other flood-prone areas. Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, LNRCS Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer Gregory T. Blamoh said the assistance — delivered with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the European Union, and the Swedish Red Cross — reached 158 families…

By Mark N. Mengonfia Concerns are being raised over what appears to be conflicting information relating to Tuesday’s confiscated drug in Duazon on the Roberts International Airport Highway. Since the Tuesday action, Liberians have been all ears to know the quantity and street values of the drug. Late Wednesday, July 22,2026, the government of Liberia through Justice Minister Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh told citizens that the drug seized is 3,971 kilograms of processed plates of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of approximately US$317,680,000. The figure announced by Justice Minister Tweh contradicts what the BBC earlier attributed to the…

-JohnBertha Foundation CEO Tells Donald M. Karns Wesleyan School Graduates By Emmanuel Kerkulah Monrovia- The Chief Executive Officer of the JohnBertha Foundation, Mother Alberta Cummings, has challenged members of the graduating class of Donald M. Karns Wesleyan School to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with determination. She spoke on the theme, “You Were Born for a Reason.” During her deliberations, she reminded the graduates that every individual is created with a unique purpose and has the potential to make a lasting impact on society. “Never allow your background to become an excuse for mediocrity,” Mother Cummings told the…

By Mark N. Mengonfia Monrovia-The Liberia National Police has declared Mulbah Morlu, the lead planner of July 17 “peaceful protest,” “armed and dangerous” and ordered him to immediately surrender a police-issued firearm. During the protest, Morlu, chairman of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), said a firearm was confiscated from an individual he said was planted to disrupt the demonstration. Contrary to his claim, LNP said it received credible intelligence indicating that a weapon was seized from a police officer during the demonstration which was intended for “unlawful and nefarious purposes.” “Based on the intelligence available, the individual…

Image of HOR Speaker Koon Appoints Rep. Foko As New Caucus Chair Monrovia-The House of Representatives on Thursday formally endorsed the Youth Legislative Caucus, a bipartisan body set up to coordinate lawmakers on issues affecting young Liberians. The caucus was created after months of collaboration between the House, the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), and partners including the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD). It will provide a regular channel for dialogue between legislators and youth groups across the country. Montserrado County District nine Representative, Frank Saah Foko was appointed by the House of Representatives to chair the new caucus.…

-E-Mansion Rejects FrontPage Africa’s Claims Of Confidential Intelligence Report Submitted to the President Monrovia-The Office of the Presidential Press Secretary has categorically denied claims made in FrontPage Africa’s July 15, 2026 publication alleging that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. received a confidential intelligence report on September 19, 2025 warning of extensive drug cartel infiltration within the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and predicting Liberia’s emergence as a “narco-state.” A worded press release signed by Atty. Kula B.N. Fofana, Presidential Press Secretary stated that President Boakai did not receive, and has not received to date, any such ‘purported’ report referenced by…

Monrovia- The Liberia National Police has arrested CDC-COP Chairman, Foday Devine Massaquoi, one of the lead planners of the upcoming July 17 Protest. He was declared wanted by the Monrovia City Court on charges of criminal coercion, terroristic threats, and menacing. Although he is one of the lead planners of the ensuing protest, but Massaquoi’s arrest follows the issuance of a Writ of Arrest and an Order of Arrest signed on July 2, 2026, by Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco of the Monrovia City Court. The court directed law enforcement officers to apprehend Massaquoi and bring him before the court…

By Fiona Benson Kollie Monrovia-Corruption is said to be reportedly lingering freely at the Independent National Commission on Humans Right, (INCHR) as the Board of Directors are calling on LACC to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of corruption. Financial misconduct, abuse of office, payroll fraud and other offenses are some of the reasons the Board is seeking an investigation. The disclosure was made during a press conference on Tuesday, July 14 2026, by the Acting Board Chairperson of INCHR, Cllr. Mohammed E. Fahnbulleh. Cllr. Fahnbulleh called is in pursuant to the statutory oversight responsibilities of the INCHR…

-Strengthen Rule of Law, Fight Transnational Crime Top Meeting Monrovia-U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Joe Zadrozny yesterday, July 14,2026 met with Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh to strengthen the rule of law and enhance efficient cooperation against transnational crime. During the meeting, the Chargé affirmed the United States’ commitment to support Liberia’s justice sector as it works to hold criminal networks accountable and protect the Country from illicit trafficking and financial crimes. He highlighted ongoing U.S. assistance, through the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, which focuses on combating trafficking…