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A major road connecting the Freeport of Monrovia to central Monrovia is set for a major transformation after the Liberian government secured a $16 million grant from Japan to rebuild the Freeport–Gabriel Tucker Bridge corridor. The project aims to ease congestion, fix flooding issues, and improve the movement of goods in one of the capital’s busiest commercial routes.

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.

Amid growing public debate, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has clarified that its recent clearance certificates were not issued for a single individual but for 28 people investigated between 2024 and 2025. According to the Commission, none of the cases produced sufficient evidence to support criminal prosecution, prompting officials to close the investigations and formally notify those involved.

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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.