Author: Kerkula Blama

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favor of Jubilee FC, overturning the LFA’s decision to relegate the club. Jubilee FC is now officially reinstated to the First Division for the 2025–26 season, a major victory for due process and transparency in Liberian football.

The Ministry of Health is mourning the tragic loss of two staff members who died in a road accident while returning from an official duty in Nimba County. Four others survived and are receiving medical care. The Ministry has extended condolences to the bereaved families and pledged full support during this difficult time.

Two Liberian stars, Kindness Cole and Emmanuel Flomo, are set to feature in the 2025–26 Rwanda Premier League with Sudanese club Al Hilal, pending CAF’s approval for Sudanese teams to compete cross-border.

Gandersville, once known as a crime-ridden “No-Go Zone,” is now a safe community. Over 50 notorious criminals and drug dealers have been arrested under Supt. Harrison Archie Nyenatoh’s leadership, restoring peace and security along the Japan Freeway corridor.

The United States has extended the validity of Liberian B1, B2, and B1/B2 visas from 12 months to 36 months and removed the reciprocity fee. The new policy, effective immediately, allows multiple entries and is expected to ease travel and strengthen ties between Liberia and the U.S.

Liberia’s global influence continues to rise as the nation is nominated to chair the UN Sanctions Committee on Sudan and co-chair those on the DRC and Yemen, pending approval by the Security Council’s permanent members. A remarkable shift from being once sanctioned to now helping decide sanctions on the world stage.

The LDEA has declared its former Grand Bassa County Commander, S/Agt. Alfred Lackay, wanted for allegedly transferring over US$10,000 from a suspected drug dealer’s phone. The agency warns the public not to engage with him in its name and urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the LDEA or LNP immediately.

Ruth Nimely, the young woman accused of stealing over L$2.7 million from a local women’s savings group, has reportedly been released from detention. Her release, said to be facilitated by a legal representative, comes while police investigations are still ongoing. Nimely later posted a cryptic message online, sparking mixed public reactions.

President Joseph N. Boakai has declared Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as National Youth Day, a working holiday to be observed nationwide. The celebration, themed “Recognizing the Gains; Building Resilience for Liberia’s Future,” will take place in Buchanan City, bringing together youth from all 15 counties to celebrate unity, innovation, and national service.

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court has fined Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman $300 USD for contempt after he failed to obey a court order. Judge Peter Gbeneweleh warned that failure to pay within 72 hours will lead to his arrest.