14 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 .

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43 h. ago Liberia: Dirty Deal Exposes Forestry Boss’ Conflicts of Interest

By Emmanuel Sherman, with The DayLight VAMBO, Grand Bassa County – Everything about this company’s contract with a new community forest is illegal. And there are lots of problems, too, based on documents and interviews. The Forestry Development Authority skipped several legal steps before granting Mavasagueh a community forest status. Then the FDA approved Mavasagueh’s logging [...] The post Liberia: Dirty Deal Exposes Forestry Boss’ Conflicts of Interest appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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66 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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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.

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1 week ago Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro

Sanniquellie – With the senatorial by-election set for April 22, several senior government officials are facing criticism for allegedly misusing Nimba County’s Social Development Fund (SDF) to influence the political allegiance of local leaders. By Franklin Doloquee Sources in Sanniquellie revealed that the Minister of Internal Affairs, Francis Nyumalin, Representative Nyah Flomo of District #2, [...] The post Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro-Gov’t Candidate in Nimba By-eletion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago MCSS Superintendent James Momoh Denounces Corruption Allegations as Baseless and Politically Motivated

Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2025 – Amidst a flurry of serious allegations of financial misconduct, the Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), Mr. James Momoh, has vehemently defended his integrity and the work of his administration. In a forceful address at a high-profile press conference held on Wednesday at the MCSS headquarters […] The post MCSS Superintendent James Momoh Denounces Corruption Allegations as Baseless and Politically Motivated appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: Lawmaker Allegedly Bribes Locals for Dirty Logging Contract

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series on Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh’s involvement with a Sinoe County community forest contract. NUMOPOH – Sinoe County Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh allegedly bribed locals in Sinoe County to sign a community forest contract with a UAE-based company he appears to co-own. A DayLight investigation also found that the [...] The post Liberia: Lawmaker Allegedly Bribes Locals for Dirty Logging Contract appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: LNP Deputy Chief Kulee Varfley Denies Bribery Allegation, Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Journalist

Monrovia – Deputy Chief of Organized Crime at the Liberia National Police (LNP), Kulee Christopher Varfley, has strongly denied allegations that he accepted a $1,600 bribe to aid the escape of a suspect in a vehicle theft case involving the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA). By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The accusation was published by Golden TV [...] The post Liberia: LNP Deputy Chief Kulee Varfley Denies Bribery Allegation, Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Journalist appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Judge Rejects Viral Video in Kindness Wilson Assault Trial

Monrovia – The Monrovia City Court has ruled against the admissibility of a viral video at the center of the ongoing assault case involving former beauty queen Kindness Wilson. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Presiding Judge Ben Barco on Monday ruled that the prosecution failed to establish the authenticity and legal validity of the video, which allegedly shows [...] The post Liberia: Judge Rejects Viral Video in Kindness Wilson Assault Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: “Prophet Key” Detained for Alleged Submission of Fraudulent Documents to NEC

Monrovia – Political commentator and talk show host Justine Oldpa Yeahzeahn, popularly known as “Prophet Key”, has been detained at the Liberia National Police (LNP) headquarters for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents to the National Elections Commission (NEC). By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Police sources confirmed that “Prophet Key” is currently being held for 48 hours pending investigation and [...] The post Liberia: “Prophet Key” Detained for Alleged Submission of Fraudulent Documents to NEC appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: “Prophet Key” to Face Police Interrogation Over Alleged False Credentials

Monrovia – Popular social media personality Nayaborqua Oldpa Yeazeahn, widely known as “New Zoe Prophet Key,” has been summoned by the Liberia National Police (LNP) for questioning in connection with alleged fraudulent documents submitted to the National Elections Commission (NEC). By Willie N. Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com According to a credible LNP source, Prophet Key is scheduled [...] The post Liberia: “Prophet Key” to Face Police Interrogation Over Alleged False Credentials appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 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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2 w. ago Liberia: Former Liberia Chess Federation President Alleges Financial Mismanagement Under Current Leadership

Congo Town – Former President of the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF), William T. Thompson, has accused the federation’s current president, Thomas Karyah, of misappropriating funds and failing to uphold transparency and accountability in managing the institution’s affairs. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Thompson, who led the LCF from 2018 to 2022, blamed Karyah for Liberia’s [...] The post Liberia: Former Liberia Chess Federation President Alleges Financial Mismanagement Under Current Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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 Liberia: Former VP Taylor Reveals Alleged Mistreatment and Unfulfilled Benefits After Boakai

GBARNGA — Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has publicly shared the alleged mistreatment she faced following the inauguration of President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung in January 2024. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In an exclusive interview on SPOON TV LIVE’s “One on One with the CEO” on Sunday, Taylor described how, after the government [...] The post Liberia: Former VP Taylor Reveals Alleged Mistreatment and Unfulfilled Benefits After Boakai-Koung Transition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: CSNL Dismisses Allegations Against Businessman Jetty, Calls for End to False Accusations

Monrovia – The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has dismissed allegations linking prominent businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, commonly known as “Jetty,” to the prolonged detention of individuals arrested in connection with a violent protest at the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Weala, Margibi County. In a statement issued in Monrovia, the CSNL described the [...] The post Liberia: CSNL Dismisses Allegations Against Businessman Jetty, Calls for End to False Accusations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns  

Monrovia – The NGO Coalition of Liberia has raised alarm over the increasing influx of Burkinabe and Ivorian nationals into Liberia, alleging that their involvement in cocoa farming and illegal mining is causing widespread deforestation, land conflicts, and illegal immigration concerns. In a statement issued this week, the coalition called on the Liberian government to [...] The post Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia’s Beauty Queen Wilson Sued Amid Public Backlash Over Alleged Student Assault

Monrovia – Miss Kindness Wilson, the second runner-up in the Miss Liberia beauty pageant, is under legal scrutiny and facing public backlash after assaulting a student, Juah Cassell, from the Stella Maris University. By Willie Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The incident, which occurred on March 31, has sparked outrage, with questions being raised about the conduct of [...] The post Liberia’s Beauty Queen Wilson Sued Amid Public Backlash Over Alleged Student Assault appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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