Author: Kerkula Blama

Magistrate Ben Barco has reversed his earlier decision and reinstated criminal charges against Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up, Kindness Wilson. The Monrovia City Court is expected to reopen her assault case in the coming days following the magistrate’s ruling to rescind his previous judgment that dismissed the case for delay.

The Liberia National Police has recovered seventeen stolen motorbikes following a major anti-robbery operation in Montserrado County. Suspect Lassannah Kromah, alias “Laso,” was arrested for allegedly buying and reselling stolen bikes with fake receipts. Victims of motorbike theft are urged to visit LNP headquarters with proper documents to reclaim their property.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has held high-level bilateral talks with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring new areas of cooperation in energy, education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

Seven people, including one woman, have been arrested and sent to the Monrovia Central Prison for allegedly disrupting a court-ordered eviction on November 1. According to police, the group was seen wielding cutlasses and causing a public disturbance before officers intervened.

The National Transit Authority has taken delivery of 35 brand-new 62-seater TATA buses, the first batch of a 60-vehicle fleet aimed at improving public transport across Liberia.

Businessman and DStv Liberia owner Simeon Freeman says “nothing has changed” under the Boakai administration despite over US$1.5 billion spent in two years, citing failures in education, health, jobs, and governance. His remarks have sparked debate, with some questioning whether he’s any different, given DStv Liberia’s own exploitative practices.

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.