Browsing: Lofa County

Residents of Yangbalahun Town in Wanhassa District, Lofa County, have been left stunned following a disturbing incident in which a young man is accused of killing his own father on their family cocoa farm.

Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi calls for calm after holding cross-border talks with Guinean officials in Kondadu, as tensions linger and reports of residents fleeing the area surface. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to verify claims while both sides push for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.

Pastor Ndorbor Johnson has died in a farm fire in Kolahun District, Lofa County. Authorities say the blaze spread uncontrollably during seasonal burning, and a jury has ruled out foul play.

The Organizing Committee has stood by its decision in the Lofa County protest, confirming forfeiture over ineligible players and awarding points to Grand Cape Mount and Grand Bassa.

The Appeal Board has reversed the earlier ruling in the Lofa vs Grand Cape Mount case, declaring the previous result null and void and ordering a replay before the quarterfinals. Two disputed players have been suspended, with the winner set to join Grand Bassa in the next round.

Lofa County’s County Meet fallout has spilled onto social media, with superstar CIC and journalist Moses Garzeawu locked in a heated public exchange over accountability, leadership, and blame. What started as criticism of the steering committee has now exposed deeper cracks within Lofa County.

The Protest and Grievances Committee has overturned Lofa County’s match result against Grand Cape Mount, ruling that Lofa fielded more than the allowed number of Division One players. The decision awards Grand Cape Mount three points and two goals from the December 21 National County Sports Meet clash at the SKD.

Messi James Tarpeh is officially a Nimba County player. The two-time county meet champion has joined the six-time winners ahead of the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet, adding major firepower to their attack.

Two pastors abducted in Kailemai Town have been found alive after a dramatic escape. They spent two days hiding in the bush before reaching Zorzor and reporting to police. Both men are now safely reunited with their families.

Christian leaders in Lofa are demanding the immediate release of two pastors reportedly seized and taken into a traditional sacred grove (devil bush) in Kailemai Town. Tensions are rising as mediation efforts have failed and a major solidarity gathering is now being planned in Zorzor City.