8 d. ago Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency Foils Major Drug Operations in Paynesville and Zorzor

In a decisive move against drug trafficking, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) executed a successful operation in the Ruth Perry Community, Police Academy area of Paynesville, following credible intelligence. The operation, carried out by the LDEA’s Deputy Commander of the Zimbabwe Detail, involved a controlled “buy and bust” that led to the arrest of [...] The post Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency Foils Major Drug Operations in Paynesville and Zorzor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 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.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti

Washington DC – At the Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum held in Washington, DC on April 8-9, 2025, Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Public Accounts and Audits Committee of the Liberian Senate, delivered an impassioned address that underscored the critical role of elected and public officials in the fight against corruption. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti-Corruption Fight at Global Forum appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Corruption Clouds Maryland LDEA Commander in Controversial Gold Seizure; INCHR Demands Immediate Investigation

HARPER, Maryland County – A cloud of corruption looms over the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in Maryland County following allegations that its local commander, Sgt. Moses Birr, mishandled confiscated gold during a recent drug raid in Barrobo District. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer The controversy stems from a March 22, 2025 operation, [...] The post Liberia: Corruption Clouds Maryland LDEA Commander in Controversial Gold Seizure; INCHR Demands Immediate Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago INCHR Demands Justice and Investigation into Discrepancy in LDEA Gold Seizure

Barrobo District, Maryland County – April 9, 2025 – The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has issued a strong call for a comprehensive investigation and the dispensation of justice following a contentious gold seizure by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in Barrobo District, Maryland County. The incident occurred on March 22, 2025, […] The post INCHR Demands Justice and Investigation into Discrepancy in LDEA Gold Seizure appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia: Nearly 50 Liberia Revenue Authority Employees Under Probe for Alleged Insurance Fraud

Monrovia – A major corruption scandal has rocked the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), with nearly 50 employees under investigation for alleged involvement in an insurance fraud scheme.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com According to sources close to the matter, employees of the LRA are suspected of submitting fraudulent hospital receipts to claim reimbursements, [...] The post Liberia: Nearly 50 Liberia Revenue Authority Employees Under Probe for Alleged Insurance Fraud appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago LACC Hosts Successful Public Outreach Event in River Gee and Maryland Counties, Strengthening Local Communities’ Understanding of Anti

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has been actively engaging local communities in its fight against corruption, recently concluding impactful public outreach events in Fishtown, River Gee County, and Harper, Maryland County. These initiatives served as crucial platforms for disseminating knowledge about Liberia’s key anti-corruption legal frameworks, including the newly enacted LACC Act, the Whistleblower Protection […] The post LACC Hosts Successful Public Outreach Event in River Gee and Maryland Counties, Strengthening Local Communities’ Understanding of Anti-Corruption Legislation  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia: Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Urges Legal Community to Lead Fight Against Corruption, Restore Public Trust in Justice System

Monrovia – In a fiery and inspirational address that drew standing ovations, Cllr. Charlyne Mnamah-Mar Brumskine, Managing Partner of CMB Law Firm and former Vice-Presidential candidate, on Friday called on Liberia’s legal community to take the lead in combating corruption, restoring integrity in the justice system, and safeguarding the sacredness of the rule of law. [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Urges Legal Community to Lead Fight Against Corruption, Restore Public Trust in Justice System appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Oil Industry: Will a New Board Block the Corruption Cesspool?

By Paul Ejime Ordinarily, President Bola Tinubu’s reconstitution of the governing board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited should inspire hope for positive changes in the country’s beleaguered petroleum sector, but for critics and many Nigerians, it is a wait-and-see response. An official government statement on 2nd April 2025 said the move was crucial for […] The post Nigerian Oil Industry: Will a New Board Block the Corruption Cesspool? appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 w. ago Liberia: Assistant Police Commissioner Teta Wilson Calls for Gender Inclusion in War, Economic Crimes, and Anti

Monrovia –Assistant Police Commissioner and Chief of the Gender Affairs Section of the Liberia National Police, Teta Wilson, has emphasized the importance of gender inclusion in the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the Anti-Corruption Court in Liberia. By: Julius Konton, contributing writer Speaking at a one-day Gender Equality Dialogue, Commissioner Wilson [...] The post Liberia: Assistant Police Commissioner Teta Wilson Calls for Gender Inclusion in War, Economic Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Courts appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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