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Over 31 interventions, thousands of lives touched, and a year defined by action, not talk. From scholarships and TVET training to humanitarian aid, internet for public schools, and justice for the vulnerable, Martin K. N. Kollie and the MKNK Foundation delivered big in 2025.

Ten officers of the Liberia National Police have successfully completed a three-month intensive counter-terrorism training in Kigali, Rwanda, marking a major step in strengthening Liberia’s internal security capacity. The officers also posted outstanding results among 177 trainees from across the region.

NPA ends a 10-year wait as management and labor unions sign a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, introducing salary increases, a $50 food allowance, full insurance coverage, and a 24-month death benefit for employees.

MOI has received a new fleet of staff buses after more than ten years without dedicated transportation. Minister Jerolinmek Piah says the vehicles are now in Monrovia and will soon be officially handed over, easing long-standing transport challenges for employees.

A Liberian man known on Facebook as Kuku Pushu alleges he was violently detained and paraded by LDEA officers in Monrovia after being mistaken for a drug dealer. He claims he was handcuffed for hours, beaten, and humiliated in public, despite having no illegal substances. Authorities have not responded.

NOCAL says its technical teams have completed initial field assessments on the reported hydrocarbon seep in Grand Bassa County and are now conducting laboratory analyses to determine the fluid’s origin and composition. The company is urging the public and media to avoid speculation as scientific evaluations continue, promising a full evidence-based update once results are finalized.

Police fired teargas at a group of persons with disabilities who blocked the Ministerial Complex entrance after claiming organizers failed to provide promised transportation support following the International Day event. The confrontation briefly turned chaotic as some protesters responded by throwing stones.

Ministry of Justice confirms autopsy findings on the death of former Boulevard Palace Manager Anwar Futloo, classifying it as “unnatural” and consistent with suicide.

PCC has clarified an incident in Redlight where a city officer and a pregnant street vendor got into a confrontation that led to the woman being taken to JFK. She is now stable, and the officer has been recalled as a full investigation begins. The Corporation says public safety and professional conduct remain top priorities.

Doe son Kuly Teddy Doe has returned to Liberia after 35 years, calling his homecoming a reconnection with his roots and a renewed commitment to national service. He says he will work with his siblings to establish the Samuel K. Doe Legacy Foundation, focusing on community development, outreach, and support for vulnerable groups. He is also expected to meet government officials and visit Grand Gedeh County.