Author: Kerkula Blama

Congratulations are in order for a young academic genius, Mira Mapederun, a remarkable 14-year-old Liberian student who just made history. Mira, a student at the Heritage International Leadership Academy in Congo Town, is officially the first Liberian 10th grader to ace the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). With a standout score of 1,100, she placed in the 58th percentile, outperforming more than 2 million other test-takers worldwide. But that’s not all. Mira’s academic excellence has already earned her a place at Arizona State University in the U.S., where she’s enrolled in a dual-degree program—yes, all this while she is still in…

The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a stern warning to its Legislative Caucus members, threatening expulsion for those who fail to attend an urgent meeting with the National Executive Committee today.

Forty seven members of Liberia’s House of Representatives have voted to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa from his post.

A tragic fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has claimed the lives of 147 people, leaving the country mourning from the devastation. The explosion occurred in the village of Majiya, Jigawa state, after a tanker crashed late Tuesday evening.

Hi Def, a heavyweight in the Liberian hip-hop scene, is stepping into new territory with his upcoming R&B EP, Runaway Love, set to release on October 11

Rumors are circulating that key members of the House of Representatives are holding clandestine meetings aimed at removing Speaker J. Fonati Koffa from his position.

As rumors surrounding the United Methodist Church’s stance on homosexuality continue to spread, Bishop Samuel Quire of UMC Liberia has firmly distanced the local church from any endorsement of same-sex marriage.

President Joseph Boakai in an impassioned speech at the 2024 World Food Forum in Rome, urged the global community to take immediate and decisive steps to address the escalating food insecurity crisis, with a particular focus on Africa.

In a strong rebuke, Honorable Yekeh Kolubah, the controversial representative of District #10, has expressed deep disappointment over former President George M. Weah’s recent viral dance video, which has caused public outrage across Liberia.

The Christian community of Monrovia recently gathered to celebrate Rev. Leo T. Mayson of the New Georgia United Methodist Church, recognizing his firm stance against same-sex marriage and homosexuality.