Six long-serving members of the Armed Forces of Liberia have officially retired, the first post-war retirement ceremony in the AFL’s history. The event marks a new chapter in restoring dignity and professionalism within Liberia’s military.

The Food Authority of Liberia has ordered an immediate nationwide recall of Tasty Tom Tomato Mix after tests revealed dangerous contamination, undeclared additives, and other food safety violations. Consumers are urged not to use the product and return it to the point of purchase.

Liberia’s Education Ministry has shut down plans for mandatory drug testing in schools, saying no such policy was ever approved. The Ministry insists decisions like this must be based on solid research and evidence, not haste. Meanwhile, a committee led by the Health Ministry is now working to strengthen school health clubs and curb drug abuse among students.

Seventeen Liberian nurses have left for Kenya to undergo a two-year specialized training in oncology, trauma, emergency, critical care, neonatal, and nephrology nursing, a World Bank-supported program to strengthen Liberia’s healthcare system.

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says corruption remains one of Liberia’s biggest challenges, warning that anti-graft laws are not being respected or enforced. Speaking on “Changing Minds, Changing Attitudes” on LNTV, she admitted not everything was perfect under her government but urged current leaders to “change it and take a stance.”

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan and Dr. Adams K. Lincoln from the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), appointing Dr. Sia Wata Camanor as Interim Director General.

The House of Representatives is reviewing a proposal to spend over US$1.09 million on vehicles for all 73 Chiefs of Office Staff, with each car priced at US$15,000. While lawmakers argue it will ease transportation challenges for their staff, many Liberians have slammed the move as selfish and wasteful, questioning why such spending is being considered amid economic hardship.

The Monrovia City Court has canceled the arrest writ issued against the CDC Chairman over a land dispute in Congo Town. The decision follows the withdrawal of the case by the complainant, while Cllr. Cyril Jones clarified he had no involvement in the matter.

Chaos broke out at the University of Liberia after a student identified as Mercy reportedly lost US$200 during an Economics class on Capitol Hill. The incident forced the lecture to a halt as campus police were called in to search and question students. No money was found, leaving the class divided and investigations ongoing.

A land dispute is stalling the CDC’s new headquarters project in Monrovia. Landowner Safee Edwardson has taken the party to court for alleged trespass, while Eugene Nagbe insists construction will proceed as planned in Congo Town.