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–Fate of Veep Koung’s Political Prisoner Hangs in The Balance –Police IG Gregory Coleman Claws A Soft Target To Prove Tough By Gibson W. Jerue Part I of Multi-Series Introduction Today, September 21, 2026, Police Inspector General (IG) Gregory Coleman responded to Vice President Jeremiah Koung’s empty flagrant political stunt in public statement published yesterday on Veep’s social media platform. In his diabolic response, contained in a letter to the Veep, Mr. Coleman acknowledged what he calls the Vice President’s “compassion” for political prisoner Jerry Nyantee Wratto alleged criminal act. That criminal act in my perspective is that Jerry published…

By Konah Rufus A public dispute has emerged between former Solicitor General Augustine Fayiah and former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah following an alleged confrontation at Savvie Express in Duazon on Saturday night. Fayiah claims the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on September 19, 2026, when Tweah allegedly approached him and made remarks that he interpreted as a threat. According to Fayiah, Tweah told him, “I thought you were going to be the Solicitor General forever, but you have been dismissed, and we will get at you and your team.” Fayiah’s statement below: The former Solicitor…

–Security Forces Launch Hunt for Escapees, Some Arrests Made By Konah Rufus Panic and uncertainty gripped parts of Kakata on Sunday after more than 100 inmates reportedly escaped from the Kakata Central Prison in what is shaping up to be one of Liberia’s largest prison breaks in recent years. The group of escaping inmates include individuals who are in pre-trial detention and those in post sentence prison. Kakata Central Prison officials say some of the escapees are harden criminals like drug dealers, murder suspects and convicts, while others were individuals detained at the facility for other crimes and misdemeanors. The…

–The Arrest That Sparked a National Conversation By Konah Rufus What began as a social media controversy has rapidly transformed into one of Liberia’s most consequential debates on free expression, state power, and the limits of cybercrime enforcement. At the center of the storm is Jerry Nyantee Wratto, a young Liberian accused of creating and circulating artificial intelligence-generated images depicting Vice President Jeremiah Koung. His arrest under Liberia’s Cybercrime Law, subsequent transfer to Monrovia, and eventual release by direct intervention of the Vice President have triggered a national conversation extending far beyond one individual case. For many Liberians, the issue…

–But Veep Koung Has Ordered Wratto’s Release By Gibson W Jerue Jerry Nyantee Wratto, the political Prisoner of Vice President Jeremiah Koung, has been enduring tremendous torturous condition at the hands of Liberian police officers. My sources, very close to the matter say Jerry was even prevented by the police from eating on grounds that they are getting late to bring him to Monrovia. Family members who called me said the officers used intimidation and harassing techniques, psychological torture and anguish to force confession out of Mr. Wratto. Mr. Wratto’s Miranda Rights were not read to him, but the police…

By Mensouhn Mendin President Joseph Boakai has extended warmest greetings and assure Liberia U-17 players of his full support as they prepare to face The Gambia U-17. Liberia is expected to lock horns with their Gambian counterparts in the semi-final of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone A U-17 tournament in Senegal. READ FROM BLAZE ONLINE TV In a press release issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Liberian leader expressed appreciation for the Junior Lonestar for earning a place among the best teams in the competition. Liberia advanced to the finals after pulling a draw with Mali and…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent KAKATA, Margibi County — A graduating senior of St. Augustine Episcopal Mission High School in Kakata, Margibi County, identified as Kerkula Corpu, has died in a tragic road accident. The victim reportedly died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, near the Natural Petroleum (NP) Gas Station. Preliminary reports indicate that Kerkula was traveling in a red pickup truck loaded with rubber when one of the vehicle’s tires reportedly exploded, causing the driver to panic and lost control of his vehicle. In an apparent attempt to escape the crash, Kerkula reportedly jumped from the moving…

By Benson Matic Mokko/Margibi County Correspondent Bong/Margibi Counties, Liberia — For years, China Union has operated in Bong and Margibi counties, presenting itself as a multi-million-dollar mining company. While that may be true, residents living around its areas of operation say they continue to face serious challenges as many of them are claiming their concerns have received little attention. Despite years of efforts to highlight the difficulties confronting affected communities and lack of improvement of the communities, residents say meaningful action from both national and local authorities remains limited. Under Liberia’s Mineral Development Law, communities affected by mining activities are…

By Benson Matic Mokko, Margibi County Correspondent KAKATA, Margibi County — Margibi County has received 16 of its allocated yellow machines under the government’s nationwide machinery initiative. He is expecting three additional machines for complete the county’s total allocation to 19. The machines arrived in Margibi on Thursday, September 10, 2026, amid excitement from residents who welcomed the equipment as a major boost to road construction and infrastructure development in the county. Margibi County Superintendent OJay Morris expressed gratitude to God and praised President Joseph Boakai for fulfilling his commitment to providing heavy-duty equipment to counties across Liberia. Superintendent Morris…

By Roger Maliki, Grand Cape Mount Correspondent  The ongoing construction of the Robertsport Hospitality and Vocational Training Center is progressing steadily. The facility is expected to create new opportunities for skills development and vocational training in the County. The project site engineer Ahmed Samuel said the project encountered nearly two months of delays due to unfavorable weather conditions, particularly heavy rainfall. However, he assured residents that construction has resumed and remains on course for completion within the projected time frame. The ground breaking of the facility took place in April 2026 and is expected to serve residents of Robertsport and…