Author: Kerkula Blama

MC Caro said Liberian DJs don’t know how to DJ well or give local songs enough airplay, and a legendary DJ, DJ Weezy, fired back saying, “We don’t owe musicians anything.”

Now the internet’s split, should DJs be required to push more Liberian music, or should airplay be earned?

LNP Inspector General Gregory Coleman says investigators have found no evidence so far linking suspended Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant McGill to a rape allegation. Coleman noted that unlike the case of Agriculture Ministry contractor Sando Kromah, where multiple witnesses testified, “all initial examinations show no link” to McGill.

Monrovia City Court has issued an arrest warrant for Urban Marketing Group CEO Allen P. Brown III and associates over alleged unlawful entry and damages to the Tubman Estate’s Sinkor property. The dispute stems from a failed joint venture agreement that Liberia’s Supreme Court already ruled in favor of the Tubman family.

Supreme Court lifts block on the arrest of ex-Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean in diamond license saga. Justice Wolokollie orders lower court to proceed, clearing the way for action in the high-profile Gbarpolu mining dispute.

Paynesville City Mayor Robert S. Bestman II has officially declared Paynesville FC as the Official Football Team of the City. From its roots as Reeves FC in 2008 to becoming 2023-24 Orange Knockout Cup champions, the club now stands as a symbol of unity, pride, and youth empowerment.

The Liberia Immigration Service has dismissed Officer Edward K. Dagoseh after he was arrested with 48 boxes of Tramadol, about 48,000 tablets, in Grand Cape Mount County. He has been turned over to the LDEA for investigation.

The Financial Intelligence Agency has imposed a L$18.5 million fine on the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) after an inspection revealed weak controls, poor oversight, and failure to report suspicious transactions. LBDI has until October 10 to pay and must fix all deficiencies by December 1, 2025.

Liberian Afrobeat star CIC has stepped in to sponsor 4-year-old rap prodigy Escobar after his viral freestyle stunned social media. CIC covered a full year’s tuition, provided school supplies, and also pledged support for Escobar’s debut track Celebrate, with plans underway for a music video release.

Liberia has received a US$26.5M boost from the IMF after passing its second ECF review. The funds, aimed at strengthening reserves and supporting economic stability, bring total disbursements to nearly US$80M. Finance Minister Ngafuan says the approval is a strong vote of confidence in the country’s economic management.

Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sando explains why Bryant McGill hasn’t been arrested while Sando Kromah is in jail. Authorities say the cases differ in evidence and circumstances, stressing that no one is receiving special treatment.