Author: Kerkula Blama

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reconstituted the leadership of the Ministry of Local Government, unveiling a new team aimed at strengthening decentralization, accountability, and service delivery across Liberia.

The Liberian Embassy in Accra has confirmed the death of 26-year-old Liberian national Austin Tengbeh and says it is actively engaging Ghanaian authorities as investigations continue, with arrests already made and more suspects being pursued.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Ganta after allegedly attempting to carry out a robbery under the guise of a currency exchange deal. Police say the suspect used trust-building tactics before the situation raised suspicion and led to his arrest.

A Liberian technician was brutally beaten to death in Ghana following a misunderstanding over a joke, despite apologizing and attempts to defuse the situation. The case is now before police as calls for justice grow.

A 22-year-old man has been charged and forwarded to court in Margibi County for allegedly impersonating a member of the Armed Forces of Liberia. Police say he was seen wearing an AFL uniform and harassing civilians.

Former Montserrado County District No. 7 Representative Solomon C. George has died at the age of 70. Known for his blunt rhetoric and shifting role from a staunch CDC loyalist to a fierce internal critic, George’s death closes the chapter on one of Liberia’s most outspoken and polarizing political figures.

The National Investment Commission has clarified that no individual or company has been officially authorized to develop Hotel Africa outside government-approved processes. The government says discussions with a potential developer are ongoing strictly through lawful channels and warns the public and investors to avoid dealings with unauthorized actors claiming ownership or development rights.

Liberians are calling on lawmakers to consider the death penalty for child rapists after U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced a bill seeking capital punishment for child sexual abuse in the United States. The growing debate comes amid rising concerns over child rape cases in Liberia and renewed demands for stronger laws to protect minors.

State prosecutors have asked the court to move the Capitol Building arson trial out of Montserrado County, citing intense media coverage, public pressure, and concerns about jury interference. The motion comes as high-profile defendants, including a former House Speaker, face serious criminal charges.

The LNP says a medical report found no evidence of penetration in the case involving Officer Alex Flampor, but investigations are ongoing. Police are probing how a 13-year-old ended up at a motel in Biafra Community, while the officer faces an internal review by the Professional Standards Division.