Author: Kerkula Blama

Patrolman Alex Flampor of the LNP’s Fair Ground Police Station has been named in a rape complaint involving an underage victim from Biafra Community. The alleged victim was taken to a government hospital for treatment. Police say the investigation is ongoing but no charges have been filed yet.

UL President Layli Maparyan has affirmed Izetta Jones Howe as the legitimate valedictorian of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law’s 105th graduating class, following an internal review that found her selection complied with university policy and academic guidelines.

Guinean troops have reportedly crossed into Sierra Leonean territory, detaining members of a joint security team in Falaba District and seizing their weapons. Authorities say diplomatic and security efforts are underway to secure the safe release of the personnel and resolve the border incident peacefully.

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that all motor vehicle and driver’s license registration services will be transferred to Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) on February 28, even as a legal challenge over the process heads to the Supreme Court. Public debate over the control of Liberia’s vehicle registration system is expected to intensify.

Criminal Court ‘A’ Judge Roosevelt Willie has handed down a ruling on a subpoena duces tecum filed by the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), ordering the Clar Hope Foundation to produce documents relevant to an ongoing investigation into the acquisition of a private foundation complex in Marshall, Margibi County.

The Supreme Court has ordered an immediate halt to all Global Methodist Church activities in Gompa District, granting the United Methodist Church legal control over disputed properties ahead of a March 3 conference that will determine the next phase of the case.

The arrival of 137 heavy-duty “Yellow Machines” at the Freeport of Monrovia has been hailed as a strong signal of development intent, with Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah stressing that the equipment must deliver real roads, improved rural access, and visible national progress.

The defense in the Kindness Wilson assault case has waived its right to present witnesses, formally resting its case before the Monrovia City Court. With the court granting the application, the matter now moves toward final arguments as prosecutors prepare to close.

A 56-year-old grandmother has been arrested in Nimba County after allegedly confessing to the killing of her three young grandchildren in Mehnla Town. Police say the investigation is ongoing as the community reels from the tragic loss of innocent lives.

STAND has raised serious concerns over the reported purchase of “yellow machines,” warning that any acquisition done outside Liberia’s procurement laws risks fraud, corruption, and legal consequences. The group says secrecy around pricing, approvals, and operations could turn a major infrastructure opportunity into what it calls a “Yellow Fraud.”