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‎— Gender Bong Coordinator Cries Out ‎By: Emmanuel Kerkulah ‎‎ Gbarnga -Bong County Gender Coordinator, Madam Musu Mulbah has alarmed over massive neglects confronting her office as Gender Coordinator of the county. ‎‎ In an interview with reporters recently in Gbarnga, Madam Mulbah revealed that her office has been abandoned by the ministry of  Gender, Stakeholders, and the leadership of Bong County.‎‎ “Since my appointment in 2024, my staffs and I have not received any supplies, nor an operational budget to effectively discharge our functions, something that is hindering the ability to effectively carry out our duties in the county.‎‎”…

EPA Speaks Of Oil Discovery In Bassa ‎By Mark N. Mengonfia‎‎ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says what is believed to be a discovery of oil in Grand Bassa is yet to be unidentified as oil.‎‎ Speaking on State Radio’s Super Morning Show on Thursday,  the head of the team that visited the site, Rafael Ngunbu said, “For now,  I can say it is unidentified” ‎‎Mr. Ngunbu said they have collected the samples of the substance he described as “black substance” and have carried samples to their office.‎‎ According to him, the samples will be sent out of Liberia to…

‎— Cape Mount Sports Steering Chair Urges Players Ahead of NCSM ‎ ‎By Perry B. Zordyu ‎‎ The 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet is heating up as counties have already gone into camp with just 10 days into the competition.‎‎ The National County Sports Meet is Liberia’s most traditional festival that is highly celebrated by the over four millions population both in and out of the country.‎‎ As part of preparation leading to the league, the Chairperson of the Grand Cape Mount County Sports Steering Committee Emmanuel Tamba is urging players to muster the courage with a positive mindset, a…

‎— Stipendiary Magistrate Cautioned Gbarnga City Corporation New Leadership ‎By: Emmanuel Kerkulah ‎‎ Gbarnga, Bong County – The Gbarnga City Corporation (GGC) has conducted its new City Council members, marking a significant milestone in the city’s governance and development. ‎‎The ceremony, which was attended by various stakeholders, including government officials, traditional leaders, and citizens.‎‎ Cllr. Daniel Dolokelen, Stipendiary Magistrate of the Gbarnga Magisterial Court served as the keynote speaker thus calling on the new council members to work in the best interests of the city and its people.‎‎ He cautioned them to prioritize the needs of the community emphasizing the…

Authorities at the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) have announced the suspension of Officer Solomon L. Boakai of the Paynesville City Police Department pending a full investigation. ‎‎The decision follows an incident involving Officer Boakai and a pregnant street seller earlier Wednesday morning in the bustling Red-light commercial hub which resulted in the lady being hospitalized at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Sinkor.‎‎ According to preliminary accounts, Officer Solomon Boakai was enforcing City Ordinances regulating street vending within restricted commercial zones.‎‎ During the operation, Officer Boakai encountered a pregnant woman engaged in selling within the prohibited area which he had…

‎— Autopsy Reports Reveal; Police Conquered ‎The Liberia National Police has conquered the Ministry of Justice on an autopsy of an alleged suicide of the former Manager of Boulevard Place Hotel, Mr. Anwar Futloo in Monrovia. ‎‎According to a release from the Justice Ministry, an autopsy was conducted on January 7, 2025 by the state pathologist, Dr. Benedict Kolee in the presence of family members of the late Futloo, law enforcement officers and mortuary attendants at St. Moses Funeral Parlours on the Somalia Drive. ‎‎The release further that the autopsy report has established that the cause of death is unnatural,…

‎— CMC Bility Describes Boakai’s Cabinet Meeting ‎The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) has sharply criticized the December 2, 2025 Cabinet Communiqué issued by the Executive Mansion. The CMP of Nimba County Lawmaker Musa Hassan Bility described the recent cabinet meet as not only disappointing but “a grave affront” to the daily struggles and expectations of ordinary Liberians. ‎In a statement signed by its chairman, James MV Yougie, the party said the Boakai administration continues to rely on hollow speeches and recycled promises at a time when the country urgently needs decisive leadership.‎ According to the CMC, the Cabinet meeting…

‎–Youth and Sports Cadet’s Speaker Urges Graduates ‎By Perry B. Zordyu ‎‎‎ The Ministry of Youth and Sports has graduated another batch of young people through its National Cadet Program. ‎‎The three-month training is being funded by the UNDP, the government of Liberia by the Ministry of Youth and Sports aimed at enchanting the working experience and skills of targeted youth at the same time serving as a pipeline for employment or hire.‎‎ It brought together key government stakeholders, partners and the media, students from across Liberia to undergo intensive capacity-building sessions at different ministries and agencies over the weekend.‎‎…

‎— To Strengthen Liberia’s Electoral Framework With Regional Practices ‎A joint nine-member delegation coordinated by the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) is currently in Accra, Ghana, assessing that country’s electoral system and its successful implementation of electoral reforms and boundary delimitation.‎‎ This strategic study tour seeks to strengthen Liberia’s electoral framework by aligning it with proven regional best practices.‎‎ By gaining firsthand knowledge of Ghana’s experience, Liberia aims to adopt reforms that address past electoral challenges, boost voter confidence, and promote greater citizens’ participation in the democratic process. ‎‎The NEC delegation includes: Cllr. Ernestine Morgan-Awar, Commissioner, Mr. Anthony K.…

‎By Perry B. Zordyu ‎‎ The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Liberia’s Men’s Amputee National Team is expected to take on Nigeria’s Amputee National Team in the grand finale of the 1st West Africa Para Games later today.‎‎ The game will be played at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria.‎‎It promises to be intense, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. ‎‎ Liberia will be looking to upset the favorites and claim the championship title.‎‎Liberia’s journey to the finals has been impressive, with a 0-0 draw against Cameroon and an 8-0 win against Benin.‎‎ Both…