Author: Kerkula Blama

One person has died and another is seriously injured following a late-night collision between a train and a vehicle in the White Plains area. The Liberia National Police confirmed the deceased was a foreign national visiting the country, while the injured victim is receiving treatment at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.

Diesel prices in Liberia have increased by 55 cents following a new petroleum price circular issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in consultation with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC).

A 54-year-old man identified as Mohammed D. Sheriff has been charged with paramilitary activities after police alleged he operated an unregistered security group known as the National Fula Community Security Services. Authorities say the case, which was triggered by viral social media footage, has now been forwarded to court.

Liberia could be sitting on billions in untapped mineral wealth. A China-funded geological survey has uncovered major deposits including lithium, cobalt, and uranium, resources that could attract up to $3 billion in investment and reshape the country’s mining sector. According to a report by Business Insider Africa, the discoveries mark the most comprehensive mineral mapping of Liberia in more than 50 years. Read the full story.

Months after the Student Unification Party (SUP) staged a protest paint job on the Graduate School building over years of neglect, the University of Liberia has begun an official repainting project to restore the facility’s appearance as part of a campus infrastructure improvement effort.

SOG Records Empire says Lil More remains under a valid and legally binding contract, insisting that no official termination agreement has been finalized. The label is now warning promoters and business partners that any dealings with the artist without its written consent could carry legal consequences.

Lil Moore has officially announced his departure from SOG Records, confirming that both sides are currently in a formal termination process. The split follows months of online tension, subtle exchanges, and growing criticism from fans who questioned the label’s support.

The Ministry of Commerce and the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company say gasoline and fuel oil prices will remain the same, despite ongoing instability in the global oil market. Authorities also assure the public that the country has enough fuel supply and measures are in place to prevent artificial shortages or unfair price increases.

Liberia is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to modernize Roberts International Airport, targeting international certification, upgraded safety standards, and improved passenger experience. Authorities say the reforms are designed to attract more airlines and position the country as a regional aviation hub.

A new bill at the House of Representatives seeks to criminalize gender-based abuse on social media, proposing fines and possible jail time for offenders. The amendment to the Kamara Abdullah Kamara Act of Press Freedom of speech is now under legislative review. What could this mean for online expression in Liberia?