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The Ministry of Justice has initiated a full-scale investigation following the untimely and mysterious death of Mr. Anwar Futloo, a South African national and the General Manager of the Boulevard Palace Hotel in Monrovia.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has appointed Dr. Layli Maparyan as the 16th President of the University of Liberia. This announcement, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees, marks a new chapter for one of Liberia’s most prestigious academic institutions.

As Liberia’s 55th Legislature prepares to begin its second session on January 13, the political landscape is becoming increasingly tense. The self-declared Majority Bloc is intensifying its efforts to oust Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa from office, despite a recent ruling from the Supreme Court that could complicate their push. The Majority Bloc, which has named Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as their preferred Speaker, is now demanding that Koffa vacate his office to make room for their choice.

Christmas, a season meant for joy and family togetherness, turned into a scene of unimaginable sorrow for the Johnson family in Paynesville, Bassa Town community. Amos Johnson, a 40-year-old man, allegedly murdered his father, Eli Johnson, on Christmas Day after the elder Johnson refused to give him Christmas money.

Anwar Futloo’s untimely demise has left many in disbelief. For a man in such a high-profile managerial role to pass away under such mysterious circumstances has sparked calls for a thorough and transparent investigation. The official narrative hints at suicide, yet emerging details suggest there might be more to this story than meets the eye.

The Liberia National Police (LNP) has confirmed the arrest and subsequent prosecution of 38-year-old Bill Jallah, accused of committing grave crimes that have shocked the Paynesville community and the nation at large.

Liberian international artist and youth advocate, Bill Cole, has penned a powerful open letter to President Joseph Boakai, urging swift action against lawmakers Yekeh Kolubah and Frank Saah Foko amidst the recent turmoil surrounding the Legislature and the burning of the Capitol Building.

In a heartfelt move that reflects both compassion and a commitment to restorative justice, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has granted Executive Clemency to thirty-eight inmates across Liberia. This act of forgiveness, grounded in Chapter 6, Article 59 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution, reaffirms the administration’s dedication to fairness, rehabilitation, and humanity.

Liberia’s recent selection as eligible to develop a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact is a noteworthy achievement, but it comes with an important caveat: eligibility does not mean the country is guaranteed funding.

President Joseph Boakai has appointed former chief justice of Liberia, Cllr, Gloria Musu-Scott as Acting Chairperson of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL).