Author: Kerkula Blama

Liberian national Jebah Doe has been spotlighted in a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security enforcement report after multiple convictions in Minnesota, including first-degree aggravated robbery and unlawful firearm possession. DHS cites his case as part of its push to prioritize offenders with violent criminal histories for federal attention.

Liberian journalists, bloggers, and digital influencers strengthened their fact-checking skills during a three-day DUBAWA workshop in Monrovia. Twenty participants were certified after intensive sessions on verifying online content, spotting misinformation, and upholding media ethics.

Liberia and Rwanda have signed a new visa waiver agreement allowing Rwandan citizens to enter and leave Liberia without prior visa requirements. The Liberia Immigration Service says the policy takes immediate effect at all air, land, and sea borders.

Notorious robbery suspect Lassannah Kromah, alias “Laso,” has been charged and sent to court on multiple counts including armed robbery, theft, and fraud. His arrest followed a major LNP operation that recovered 17 stolen motorbikes from his residence. Victims of motorbike theft are urged to visit LNP Headquarters with proper documents to reclaim their property.

The Supreme Court has summoned the Executive Branch over the controversial dismissal of Dr. Dougbeh Nyan, former head of NPHIL. Dr. Nyan claims his removal was illegal and violated the NPHIL Act and the Constitution. Hearing set for today before Justice Wolokolie.

Tensions erupted at the Monrovia City Court as prosecutors accused defense lawyers of deliberately stalling the Jumel Cox vs. Kindness Wilson trial. The defense cited conflicting court schedules, but prosecutors called it a “calculated attempt to delay justice.” The court has now taken the matter under advisement.

The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has confirmed the tragic deaths of two residents of Grand Cape Mount County following elephant attacks linked to growing human-wildlife conflict. The agency says investigations suggest the animals’ aggression was triggered after one of them was killed by hunters. FDA has deployed rangers and appealed for urgent government and partner support to protect both lives and wildlife.

Former Miss Liberia Wokie Dolo is calling for an outright ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early childhood marriage in Liberia. She says harmful traditional practices continue to violate the rights of women and girls and hold back national progress.

After three years of a drama-filled marriage, Cece Maintain and RichMan have officially divorced. The pair had been separated for nearly two years following the leak of RichMan’s alleged s€xtape, and today, RichMan confirmed the split with a short Facebook post saying, “DIVORCED! It didn’t go the way we wanted it to, but God thank You.”

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.