Author: Kerkula Blama

The government has increased the national football budget from just US$50,000 to over US$1 million under the new US$1.2 billion national budget, a major win for Liberian football. With better pay and support on the way, more international players could soon return home to strengthen the Lone Star.

JZyno fires back after Kizzy W’s “1 Hit Wonder” jab, but sources reveal the singer has been privately reaching out to settle things, with Kizzy now mocking him as “too emotional.”

CMC says it will import 26 heavy-duty yellow machines by January 2026 to drive community development across Liberia. Rep. Musa Bility reaffirmed that before the 2029 elections, the party will have legacy projects in every county, despite recent setbacks with the Ministry of Public Works.

Liberia’s health authorities have confirmed over 2,400 suspected Mpox cases nationwide, with Montserrado County accounting for more than half of all active infections. The Ministry of Health and NPHIL have launched a 90-day national response, including mass vaccination, intensified surveillance, and public awareness to curb the outbreak.

Liberian R&B star Kizzy W has set the internet ablaze after throwing shade at JZyno, calling him a “1 Hit Wonder.”

Liberia’s House of Representatives has received the Draft National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, totaling US$1.2 billion. Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan presented the document on behalf of President Boakai, outlining plans to strengthen revenue generation and fund key national priorities.

Authorities in Cass County have arrested 21-year-old Liberian national Derrick Lobbo for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, 23-year-old Sakeena Khaadi, in Horace, North Dakota. Their two-year-old child was inside the apartment during the incident but was unharmed. Investigators say additional charges are expected as the case unfolds.

Liberia’s Asset Recovery Taskforce has indicted former Chief of Protocol Finda Bundoo, her daughter, and over 40 others for alleged money laundering, economic sabotage, and theft of public funds. Investigators say Bundoo’s companies were used to hide millions in assets and luxury properties acquired between 2020 and 2023. AREPT says the move marks a major step in Liberia’s fight to reclaim stolen wealth and enforce public accountability.

LBA suspends NPA Pythons and their entire technical staff for one season after the team failed to show up for Game Four of the 2025 Finals against LPRC Oilers. The Oilers are officially declared champions as the LBA vows to uphold discipline and professionalism in Liberian basketball.

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.