9 h. ago University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal

Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL) has taken decisive action following a four-month investigation into alleged academic fraud and misconduct, most notably the widely publicized Dorr Cooper fake graduation incident. In a statement released today, the University announced the dismissal of seven individuals and the suspension of the Associate Vice President & Registrar. […] The post University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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9 h. ago Journalist Tumbey Defends Report on Diamond Mineral Water, Rejects Blackmail Allegations

Joseph Tumbey, Managing Editor of the Afric Daily Newspaper, has strongly rejected allegations made by the National Beverage Inc., producers of Diamond Mineral Water, labeling him a blackmailer. He described the company response to his recent investigative report as craps and illogical. Tumbey has publicly challenged the company to present any evidence they claim to […] The post Journalist Tumbey Defends Report on Diamond Mineral Water, Rejects Blackmail Allegations appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Politics

14 h. ago Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales

Voinjama – The Student Council of Lofa County University (LCU) has strongly refuted allegations that the university’s president, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, compelled students to purchase civics textbooks as a condition for enrollment. By Jahiem Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaoline.com Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, Student Council President Stephen Siazia dismissed the accusations — which [...] The post Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Ben Ben Town Residents Accuse Government of Collusion in Illegal Mining Dispute

By Alfred Kollie Ben Ben Town, Montserrado County – Residents of Ben Ben Town in District One, Montserrado County, are alleging that the Ministry of Mines and Energy is complicit with an individual, Richard Kollie, in an illegal takeover of their community’s long-operated mining area. The accusations follow a mediation meeting held on Sunday, April […] The post Ben Ben Town Residents Accuse Government of Collusion in Illegal Mining Dispute appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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61 h. ago Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott

Monrovia – Tensions within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have escalated as 11 county coordinators, under the banner of “Concerned County Coordinators,” have threatened to withdraw their support from FLY President Banica Elliott, citing repeated constitutional breaches and exclusionary leadership practices. By: Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, representing 11 counties, criticized Elliott for allegedly ignoring [...] The post Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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67 h. ago Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand

A non-governmental organization has set sight on providing safe drinking water in rural Liberia by constructing 30 hand pumps in Sala District. By Edwin N Khakie Bong County, April 28, 2025: The Africa Heartwood project has commenced it construction of 30 (thirty) hand pumps in several towns and villages in Electoral District #6, Bong County, … The post Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand-pumps. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Sport

4 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, describing it as troubling and a blatant rejection of the Court’s authority. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Boakai said his administration welcomed the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn

Monrovia – When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung took the oath of office on January 22, 2024—administered by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh—they swore to uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution of Liberia. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In his inaugural address, President Boakai vowed that his administration would reflect the hopes [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

5 d. ago Liberia: Man Alleges FDA Acted on Fake Letter in Illegal Contract

MONROVIA – Last November, a Du Port Road resident filed a complaint with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), claiming a large plot in a Grand Bassa community forest. About a month later, Khalil Haider agreed to bargain with the company contracted for the forest and the townspeople. By Emmanuel Sherman, with The DayLight  But in an [...] The post Liberia: Man Alleges FDA Acted on Fake Letter in Illegal Contract appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberian Staff Working with USAID Raise Alarm Over Delayed Salaries, Vanishing Supervisors

MONROVIA – Several aggrieved employees of Democracy International’s Elections and Democracy Activity (EDA), a project funded by the United States government in Liberia, have raised alarms over what they describe as an alleged scheme to deprive them of their rightful salaries and benefits following the suspension of funding from the United States Agency for International [...] The post Liberian Staff Working with USAID Raise Alarm Over Delayed Salaries, Vanishing Supervisors appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

6 d. ago Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’

Monrovia – The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has issued a direct challenge to President Joseph Boakai, urging his administration to immediately enforce the Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Willie Tokpah In a press statement released Thursday, MOVEE hailed the Court’s decision [...] The post Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Liberia’s $500 Million MCC Aid at Risk Amid Reports of U.S. Agency Shutdown

Monrovia – Liberia’s anticipated $500 million development grant from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is under serious threat following reports that the aid agency may soon be shut down, potentially terminating all ongoing and future grants, including Liberia’s. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com According to a report first published by POLITICO and corroborated by other international outlets, the [...] The post Liberia: Liberia’s $500 Million MCC Aid at Risk Amid Reports of U.S. Agency Shutdown appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Koon Rejects Supreme Court Ruling, Declares Koffa’s Speakership Invalid

Monrovia – Representative Richard Nagbe Koon, the self-declared Speaker of the House of Representatives, has rejected a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court that nullified his speakership and reinstated Representative J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In a strongly worded statement issued shortly after the ruling [...] The post Liberia: Koon Rejects Supreme Court Ruling, Declares Koffa’s Speakership Invalid appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Montserrado Lawmaker Richard Koon Faces Divorce Over Allegations of Infidelity, Abuse, and Property Disputes

Monrovia – Representative Richard Nagbe Koon of Montserrado County District #11 is facing divorce proceedings filed by his wife, Cecelia Kpor Koon, amid serious allegations of adultery, emotional abuse, and desertion. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The case, filed at the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, comes at a time when [...] The post Montserrado Lawmaker Richard Koon Faces Divorce Over Allegations of Infidelity, Abuse, and Property Disputes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Society

7 d. ago Liberia: FDA Ranger Attacked in Cavalla Forest, Suspect at Large in Grand Gedeh

ZWEDRU – A forest ranger of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) is in critical condition following a violent attack in the Cavalla Forest, allegedly carried out by an unidentified Burkinabè national. By Peter P. Toe, Contributing Writer  The incident occurred over the weekend while 39-year-old Prince Gaye was conducting a routine patrol approximately 25 minutes from the [...] The post Liberia: FDA Ranger Attacked in Cavalla Forest, Suspect at Large in Grand Gedeh appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

8 d. ago Liberia: Whistleblower Accuses LCU President of Ghost Workers, Illegal Payments, and Book Scheme—President Denies Allegations

Monrovia – The President of Lofa County University, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, is at the center of serious corruption allegations involving ghost employees, questionable hiring practices, and a controversial book sale scheme that critics say exploits struggling students. By Willie N. Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Documents obtained by FrontPageAfrica, along with a formal complaint filed with the Liberia Anti-Corruption [...] The post Liberia: Whistleblower Accuses LCU President of Ghost Workers, Illegal Payments, and Book Scheme—President Denies Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

8 d. ago Liberia: ‘A Shepherd Of Peace’ – Former Deputy Foreign Minister Elias Shoniyin Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Today, the world is draped in solemn silence as we mourn the passing of a moral titan, a shepherd of peace, and a fierce defender of the forgotten, His Holiness Pope Francis. His departure marks not just the end of a papacy, but the closing of a profoundly transformative chapter in the history of the [...] The post Liberia: ‘A Shepherd Of Peace’ – Former Deputy Foreign Minister Elias Shoniyin Pays Tribute to Pope Francis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: National Beverage, Inc. Denounces ‘Misleading’ Reports, Warns Against Propaganda, and Threatens Legal Action

Gardnersville, Montserrado County – The Management of National Beverage, Inc., producer of Diamond Mineral Water has rejected and strongly condemned recent “misleading” media reports circulating on various social media platforms, particularly Facebook. These reports reference a clandestinely recorded video, captured years ago by unknown individuals within the company’s premises. The management in a press release [...] The post Liberia: National Beverage, Inc. Denounces ‘Misleading’ Reports, Warns Against Propaganda, and Threatens Legal Action appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

8 d. ago Liberia: EPS Director Sues Former Minister for $2 Million Over “Gun Photo” Allegation, Nagbe Rejects Lawsuit

Monrovia – Sam Gaye, the Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Information Minister Eugene Lenn Nagbe, seeking US$2 million in damages.  By Willie N. Tokpah The legal action, filed at the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court in Monrovia, follows comments Nagbe made during a March 31 [...] The post Liberia: EPS Director Sues Former Minister for $2 Million Over “Gun Photo” Allegation, Nagbe Rejects Lawsuit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise

Monrovia – Prominent Liberian businessman George Kailondo has denied allegations that his building along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town was spared during recent demolition exercises due to political connections or campaign support for the ruling Unity Party. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Kailondo described the claims as baseless and “garbage,” stating that the decision not to [...] The post Liberia: Kailondo Refutes Claims of Favoritism in Congo Town Demolition Exercise appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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