Author: Kerkula Blama

Liberia’s recent selection as eligible to develop a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact is a noteworthy achievement, but it comes with an important caveat: eligibility does not mean the country is guaranteed funding.

President Joseph Boakai has appointed former chief justice of Liberia, Cllr, Gloria Musu-Scott as Acting Chairperson of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL).

In the wake of heightened public scrutiny and a formal request from the Liberia National Police (LNP), Montserrado County District 9 Representative Frank Saah Foko has voluntarily turned himself in for questioning.

The Montserrado Debt Court has ordered the closure of DSTV Liberia’s head office, operated by Radacom Liberia Limited. This decision comes after EcoBank Liberia filed a complaint against the company for an unpaid debt amounting to $73,000 USD.

The Capitol Building, a symbol of Liberia’s democracy and governance, is reeling from the devastating aftermath of a fire that consumed its Joint Chamber. In response, the Government of Liberia has taken an extraordinary step, offering $5,000 to anyone who provides credible information about the cause of this catastrophic incident. The announcement, made by Minister of Information Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, underscores the gravity of the situation and the government’s determination to uncover the truth.

In a dramatic twist following the devastating fire that gutted the Capitol Building earlier today, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced the immediate summoning of Montserrado County District 9 Representative, Frank Saah Foko. The lawmaker is accused of making incendiary remarks in a live Facebook video that appear disturbingly linked to the tragedy.

A cloud of smoke still hung over the Capitol Building as President Joseph Boakai stepped onto the grounds early Wednesday morning, his face etched with frustration and disbelief.

The heart of Liberia’s democracy is in crisis as the Capitol Building, a symbol of national governance, stands engulfed in flames. The fire, which erupted at approximately 6:02 AM, has sent shockwaves across the nation, with thick clouds of smoke towering above Monrovia’s skyline.

A cloud of tension engulfed Capitol Hill on Tuesday, December 17, as police resorted to tear gas to scatter protesters rallying against what they called the unconstitutional removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. The chaotic scenes raised fresh questions about Liberia’s commitment to balancing citizens’ constitutional rights with maintaining public order.

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the AB Tolbert Road community awoke to a tragic and deeply disturbing scene, the lifeless body of Abraham Dunn, a young man full of promise, was discovered under circumstances that demand urgent answers.