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By J. Dominic Farley Liberia’s newly inaugurated President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has demonstrated what political pundits described as a ‘high degree of deception and hypocrisy’ on the establishment of war and economic crimes courts. President Boakai strongly advocated for the court during the campaign period, but now he wants to back pedal. Pres. Boakai’s double-standard posture to the plight of many Liberians who lost their lives during the 14-year devastating civil war was accentuated during his two last public addresses to the nation within a week at the Capitol Building recently. During his inaugural address on the grounds of the…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County Correspondent Fish Town, River Gee Co.: A 9-year-old girl was subjected to severe physical abuse by her father, known only as Moses in the Big Market Community, Fish Town City, River Gee County. Suspect Moses earns his living from riding Keker. He was accused of beating his daughter for sleeping outside. However, the Liberia National Police, has arrested Moses in relation to this incident. But to the dismay of many, the Police charged him with Simple Assault. He was later released on ground that he’s the only caretaker of the victim, so; he was requested…

For Attempting to Terminate Relationship By Mohammed Sheriff, Bomi County Correspondent A man believed to be in his late 30s identified as Momo Kanneh allegedly poured acid on his fiancée in Bomi County. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred in Lowa town, Klay District, on early morning of January 30, 2024. Explaining her ordeal to reporters at the Liberian Government Hospital in Tubmanburg, the victim, Watta Sheriff, 27-year-old, said she and the alleged perpetrator have been living together for over five years but noted that he has always been treating her in a dehumanizing manner. Lying of the hospital bed with…

–As Launches Investigation Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent Margibi Co.: Little Beatrice Hena left her mother residence and went to practice songs to sing for God in her Church. She was one of the choristers in her Church. But she concluded her practice and started her way home, that was the last time she was seen. Sources said the wife of land dealer (name withheld) told the unsuspecting child to use another route to go home. The route was where the land dealer himself was under brushing. Sources said little Beatrice disappeared and nobody knew her whereabouts. Little Beatrice…

By Augustine Wesseh The Technical Committee of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) headed its President, Mustapha Raji, is exploring every means possible to ensure the national men soccer team, the Lone Star, is fully managed under the guidance of a high profile professional coach. The LFA is looking find a coach, who will lead efforts in the restructuring and rebuilding of the team to compete with other national teams of other countries on the African continent. Since the sacking of Coach Ansu Keitta on the December 29, 2023, the football authorities in the country has opened a file to receive…

By Mark Nyepan, Maryland Correspondent Representative-elect of District #2, Maryland County, Anthony Williams says, “Bhofal Chambers is a wicked man…” He also described Chambers as a man who “is not willing to accept defeat,” adding, “Such a person, you have to be careful with them.” Rep. Williams, who just elected over Chambers with 84 votes, went on to explain how the former Speaker and District #2 Representative failed to be politically mature as evidenced by his refusal to congratulate those who have defeated him. “As a matter of fact, for a President (George Weah, Former President) to accept twenty thousand…

It is often said that one can run as long but often gets caught up with their past. This is true about a deadly ULIMO-K fighter, Abraham Fofana, who participated in the massacre of tens of civilians in Belle Fassama (then Lofa County), and now part of Gbarpolu County. Abraham Fofana, notoriously known for his savagery as “Knife Will Talk”, has surfaced in The Netherlands. READ MORE HERE According to his kinsmen, who identified him as a brutal killer who is now bent on destroying other Mandingos to prove himself a clean man, led many deadly missions with ULIMO-K general…

By Alexander Musa Jr, Grand Bassa Correspondent As the heat and tension of the presidential and legislative elections subside, the Senate Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate says she has smoked a peace pipe with her colleague, Grand Bassa County Senator Gbehzohngar Findley in the interest of unity in the County. Speaking at a welcoming program held at Buchanan City Hall on Friday January 26, the newly elected Senate Pro Tempore of the 55th Liberian Legislature says, she has reached out to Senator Findley and all is set for the development drive of the county. Sen. Lawrence said the days of…

By Agnes M. Tarr, Legislative Reporter House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa on Thursday January 25, 2024 seized a motion calling for the investigation of the source of the US$365,000 inaugural funds provided by President Joseph N. Boakai for celebration of the 73 political districts across the country. Lawmakers want answers as to where the money comes from that President Joseph Boakai allegedly dished out to districts across the Country. But Speaker Koffa noted, “The House’s leadership will seek clarity from relevant authorities before deciding how to proceed.” During a debate on the floor of the Plenary, Montserrado County District #4…

By Agnes M. Tarr Bong County lawmaker Moimah Briggs Mensah says she and other Israeli-friendly lawmakers in Liberia will work with the Joseph Boakai administration to ensure that Liberia returns its embassy to Jerusalem, Israel. Speaking at her induction ceremony as head of the Israel Allies Foundation Parliament Caucus of Liberia, Rep, Mensah vowed to strengthen the two countries relationship, noting that they will work with president Boakai for the re-opening of Liberian embassy in Israel. According to her, Israel and Liberia have always worked together and have won together. “There are things we have in common,” Rep. Mensah asserts, “but what…