The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court has fined Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman $300 USD for contempt after he failed to obey a court order. Judge Peter Gbeneweleh warned that failure to pay within 72 hours will lead to his arrest.

Prosecutors have filed a motion to overturn the court ruling that cleared Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up Kindness Wilson of assault charges. They argue the Monrovia City Court erred in dismissing the case for delay, insisting the state was active and ready to present its final witness when the judge threw out the matter. The prosecution calls the dismissal “legally untenable” and vows to pursue every legal remedy to have it rescinded.

President Boakai has dismissed Wilmot Paye as Mines and Energy Minister and appointed R. Matenokay Tingban as his replacement, in what the Executive Mansion calls a move to “strengthen governance and accountability.”

Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth term as Ivory Coast’s president in a landslide victory that saw him claim nearly 90% of the vote.
But the opposition says the process was a “civilian coup d’état” after key figures like Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam were barred and called for a boycott. Turnout stood at just 50.1%, marking one of the country’s calmest yet most disputed elections in years.

All charges against Kindness Wilson have been dismissed by the Monrovia City Court, bringing an end to the viral slapping case. The judge ruled there were no grounds to proceed, clearing her of all allegations. Wilson later shared an emotional post reflecting on the ordeal, calling it one of the hardest moments of her life.

Authorities in Zwedru were left stunned after a man disguised as a woman was caught at the Gate One checkpoint while attempting to travel to Monrovia. His refusal to be inspected led to the shocking discovery of his true identity.

The Liberian government has agreed to grant temporary humanitarian entry to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man accused by U.S. authorities of gang affiliation and human smuggling. The move, part of a diplomatic arrangement with Washington, has sparked public debate over national security and humanitarian responsibility.

The Liberia Music Awards has unveiled the official nominees for the 2025 MTN Liberia Music Awards under the theme “LOUD AND LIBERIAN.” This year’s edition introduces four new categories and increased cash prizes, with Artist of the Year taking home $7,000 USD.

The Food Authority of Liberia has confirmed major progress in the recall of Tasty Tom Tomato Mix, with over 150,000 packs already removed from the market after tests found dangerous contamination. The importer has been ordered to cover all recall and disposal costs.

LDEA officers in Zwedru have arrested five Guinean nationals for drug-related offenses, seizing Tramadol, cash, ammunition, and a firearm during a search operation at Polgal Pharmacy. The suspects are in custody as investigations continue.