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The Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning to Rev. Paye Cooper Mondolo for organizing an illegal graduation and changing the name of Evelyn S. Chapman United Methodist School to “Global Methodist” without authorization. The Ministry says no such school is registered under that name and has cautioned that any diplomas issued will not be recognized.

Liberia National Fire Service has confirmed that overheated solar batteries caused the fire that destroyed the home of NSA Director General, Retired General Prince C. Johnson. Investigators say the blaze started from an electrical short circuit, with no fire safety equipment found in the residence.

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has arrested 70-year-old Lucy S. Morris in West Point after officers discovered Kush worth over L$1 million hidden in nine mineral water bottles. The suspect is under investigation and will be sent to court as the LDEA steps up efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks across Liberia.

President Boakai has appointed Princess Eva Cooper and Dogba K. Norris, Jr. to lead the newly established Liberia National Tourism Authority, following the passage of the 2025 Tourism Act.

The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a 45-year-old woman after officers found a large quantity of Tramadol hidden in gallons of red oil. The drugs are valued at over 900,000 LRD. Authorities urge citizens to report suspicious activity to fight illegal drug trafficking.

ELWA Hospital workers are demanding better pay, safer working conditions, and answers over alleged misuse of donor funds. They say years of unpaid benefits, underpayment, and poor management have pushed them to the limit, calling on SIM Liberia, SIM International, and President Boakai to act now.

Late Senator Prince Y. Johnson’s widow, Ameria Boyidee Aridi Johnson, says her husband “died broke” and once kidnapped her during the war. She claims he left behind no property, money, or bank account after 16 years in office.

ELWA Hospital workers say they’ll strike Monday over unpaid wages, missing ambulance funds, and unremitted NASSCORP deductions.

Motorcyclists Union calls for equal justice after a police officer’s death, demanding a ban on taxi drivers in central Monrovia. President Trokon “Yellow Machine” Gray says cyclists were unfairly restricted for minor offenses, while drivers who kill an officer face no consequences. “We are not stupid. We too deserve to live happy lives,” he warns.

Former Justice Minister Musa Dean denies any role in the disputed diamond sale, says the deal was handled by the Ministry of Mines,
not Justice. He accuses Cllr. Cephus of twisting facts and calls his claims “ludicrous.”