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One person has died and another is seriously injured following a late-night collision between a train and a vehicle in the White Plains area. The Liberia National Police confirmed the deceased was a foreign national visiting the country, while the injured victim is receiving treatment at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.

A 54-year-old man identified as Mohammed D. Sheriff has been charged with paramilitary activities after police alleged he operated an unregistered security group known as the National Fula Community Security Services. Authorities say the case, which was triggered by viral social media footage, has now been forwarded to court.

The Ministry of Commerce and the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company say gasoline and fuel oil prices will remain the same, despite ongoing instability in the global oil market. Authorities also assure the public that the country has enough fuel supply and measures are in place to prevent artificial shortages or unfair price increases.

Senator Nathaniel F. McGill has been cleared by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission of allegations related to payroll padding at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs between 2018 and 2023. According to the LACC, investigators found no probable cause to pursue criminal charges after reviewing the available evidence, leading to the closure of the case.

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Government is set to introduce a bi-monthly salary payment system for civil servants, allowing workers to receive 50% of their pay twice a month. The Civil Service Agency says the move is aimed at easing financial pressure, improving money management, and boosting morale across the public service.