Author: Kerkula Blama

CAF bans SKD from hosting World Cup qualifiers The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) sports complex from hosting the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. It followed a report on the SKD, which included video and photos evidence. In a letter to Liberia Football Association (LFA) secretary-general Isaac Montgomery on 2 May, CAF deputy secretary-general football and development Anthony Baffoe said the SKD “doesn’t meet the set CAF stadium minimum requirements and consequently is not approved for the qualifying matches”. Baffoe has given the LFA up to 7 May to select a neutral and approved…

Suspected migrant boat breaks up off San Diego, killing four Debris from the boat washes up on to the beachFour people died and some two dozen people were injured after a boat got into trouble off the coast of San Diego in a suspected smuggling operation. The overcrowded 40-foot (12m) cabin cruiser broke up on a reef near Point Loma on Sunday morning, tipping some 30 people into the water, officials said. A major rescue operation was launched to help the injured on shore and retrieve seven people from the sea. Officials said the boat captain was in custody on…

The National Secretary General of the opposition Unity Party, Mo Ali has on today resumed his duties and responsibilities as his position calls for. In a Facebook post he wrote: “Special Message: Today I resume my duties and responsibilities as National Secretary-General of the Unity Party. The events of the past four weeks were unfortunate and I take full responsibility for my actions and inactions. I truly regret the incident. However, what happened neither defines me as a person nor defines my character. I am a human and do fall short at times of what society demands and expects of…

Report reaching this blog has clarified that Popular Liberian Comedian, Paul Flomo was Involved In A motor Accident this morning around the SKD Boulevard Junction!! 🤨🤨 Paul Flomo, was involved in an accident hour ago and Comedian King Sokoloko posted via his Facebook page that he Just received a call that, Paul Flomo was involved in an accident at boulevard junction and He\’s currently at JFK acquiring some medical assistance. Minutes later King Sokoloko did another post asking Paul to be strong for us, cuz his heart is beating faster and that God should take control!He also said in his…

Diego Maradona\’s medical team acted in an \”inappropriate, deficient and reckless way\”, an investigation into his death has found. The Argentinian football legend, 60, died in November 2020 from heart attack weeks after he underwent brain surgery. His death sent shockwaves and also sparked a flurry of accusation on who was to blame after his long battle with addiction and ill health. Prosecutors in Argentina later launched an investigation, including searches of the World Cup\’s winner\’s property and that of his personal doctor and others involved in his care. Now, the probe into his last moments has concluded that he did…

Ami Yerewolo says she has had little help from Mali\’s music establishmentAmi Yerewolo has been struggling to make it as a rap artist in Mali for 10 years. Finally, though, things are working out for her. she drops her third album – AY – her first since being signed to the label of internationally acclaimed Cameroonian musician Blick Bassy.The album is full of energy, and what sounds like anger too, but Yerewolo says it marks a new phase in her work. “In my music I talk about things which concern me. I live in a society in which so many…

Fast rising Liberian singer Jzyno is out there making Liberia pride by the day. With the video of his latest single “Rula” claiming the number four spot on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation TV station. Jzyno whose real name is Jonathan Lee has taken his game to another level with his unique style of branding and awesome voice. He has become a fan favorite in his country and is gradually taking over west Africa, and Africa as a whole. Battling some top Ghanaian artist to make the list of the top ten Musical Video Competition in Ghana is a huge achievement for…

Yesterday, Ambassador Michael McCarthy joined Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MICAT) Ledgerhood Rennie, National Traditional Council Chief Zanzan Karwor, and Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs Deweh Gray at Providence Island to announce a U.S.-Liberian collaborative initiative on preservation of the historic venue and development of recommendations for its reuse. The Government of Liberia and the Government of the United States signed a joint statement to announce their support for the plan to preserve and reuse Providence Island. In addition, MICAT, the Ministry of Justice, and the World Monuments Fund signed a memorandum of understanding, which states their mutual desire…

One of Liberia\’s Live entertainer who currently based in Nigeria name Emmanuel Gbasagee alias Bizzy has promised his fans that he\’s about to release his first album that\’s going to shock them. Bizzy in his recent Facebook post said that his presence in Nigeria is to promote Liberian music to the fullest and take it to the top. According to Bizzy, life in Nigeria is too hard but he\’s going to manage inorder to pursue his dream of lifting up the image of Liberian music. Bizzy also use the medium to appreciate his fans for their continues prayers and support.…

The captain of the senior national team of Liberia, Sam Johnson’s is building a Hotelin Sinkor, Monrovia worth millions of dollars. The hotel which is almost near completion is to serve the general public with hosting and accommodation needs for affordable prices. Sam Johnson currently plays in the Malaysian Super League for Sabah FA. But he previously played for clubs in Sweden, China, Norway and America. We are proud of his desire to invest in his own country and this i very laudable. Kudos Sam Johnson!!