Author: Kerkula Blama

Liberia is stepping into a new era of digital payments. The Central Bank has announced the December 16 launch of the Inclusive Instant Payment System, giving the public real-time transfers between Lonestar MTN and Orange Money. Financial services are about to move to “Pay Na-Na.”

Seven years after Liberia’s biggest rap beef, the past has exploded again. MC Sassy’s interview with Bucky Raw has reopened old wounds, triggered a fiery public clash with Dee, and revived questions many thought were buried. What really fueled the Christoph–Bucky feud? And why is the truth only coming out now?

President Joseph Boakai has been honored with the prestigious Grand Prix Award at the 17th MEDays Forum in Morocco, recognized for his leadership, governance, and advocacy for Africa’s stronger voice on the global stage.

The Clar Hope Foundation says the government’s investigation into its Marshall complex is politically motivated, insisting it has operated with full integrity and transparency. The Foundation vows to defend its record and provide all documents required by law.

Criminal Court “A” has ordered BMC to produce all financial and contractual documents linked to the Clar Hope Foundation construction as part of an ongoing probe. The subpoena demands contracts, payment records, receipts, and the full BOQ, with the court warning of legal consequences for any failure to comply.

Guinea-Bissau faces new instability as the military announces “total control,” suspends the electoral process, and shuts national borders after both leading candidates claimed victory. Gunfire, rival accusations, and years of political tension deepen uncertainty in the West African nation.

Dr. Clarence Moniba is calling on President Boakai to recall the US$1.2 billion draft national budget and immediately raise civil servants’ minimum take-home pay to US$500. He says Liberia can achieve this by reducing the government from 104 institutions to no more than 50, saving nearly US$400 million that can directly improve salaries, schools, hospitals, and community security.

A new wave of scrutiny hits Liberia’s drug fight as the LDEA confirms that Clifford Payne, though not linked to drug trafficking or bribery, will face charges for allegedly trying to obstruct the prosecution of a suspect arrested with 12 grams of high-value kush. The agency says interference of any kind is a crime on its own and will not be overlooked.

Liberia’s drug crackdown takes a dramatic turn as a staffer linked to Vice President Koung is arrested for allegedly trying to bribe LDEA officers to free a suspect caught with 1,511 rocks of Kush. VP Koung distances himself, insisting anyone connected to him involved in drug activities will face the law.

A tragic incident in Todee District has left a community in shock after a man allegedly killed his wife during a dispute over a mobile phone. Residents are demanding justice, an autopsy, and stronger police presence as questions grow over the slow response of authorities.