44 h. ago Liberia: NPA Boss Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for Allegedly Defrauding Chinese Business Partner of $3.6M; Denies Claims

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A. M. Dukuly, defrauded a Chinese investor, Yang Dan, of more than US$3.6 million. Dukuly has strongly denied the accusations, calling them an attempt to tarnish his reputation. By Gerald [...] The post Liberia: NPA Boss Sekou Dukuly Under Police Investigation for Allegedly Defrauding Chinese Business Partner of $3.6M; Denies Claims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

5 d. ago Liberia: Clinical Records Challenge Online Narrative in Montserrado Infant Death

Paynesville- The death of six-month-old Darlene Angel Hoggard in Montserrado County has sparked nationwide grief, fierce social media debate, and allegations of medical negligence. By Willie N. Tokpah But as health investigators delve deeper into the case, preliminary findings suggest that much of the public outcry may be based on incomplete or inaccurate information. Initial [...] The post Liberia: Clinical Records Challenge Online Narrative in Montserrado Infant Death appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Sport

1 week ago Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request

Monrovia – Monrovia City Court Judge Ben Barco has granted a medical dispensation to Montserrado County District #5 Representative Prescilla Cooper (Unity Party), following a request by her legal team. However, a similar appeal made on behalf of Representative Abu Kamara (CDC, District #15, Montserrado County) was denied, despite claims that he was suffering from [...] The post Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Liberia: LACC Summons Nine Lawmakers Over Bribery Allegations in Former Speaker Koffa’s Removal  

Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has summoned nine lawmakers to appear for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations into allegations of bribery linked to the removal of former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. By Yaway Jaivey In a communication addressed to House Speaker Richard N. Koon, the LACC requested that the lawmakers be [...] The post Liberia: LACC Summons Nine Lawmakers Over Bribery Allegations in Former Speaker Koffa’s Removal   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Liberia: Senate Investigate LACE for Allegedly Spending OVER $US675,000 on Assessment Tour

Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has launched an investigation into the reported expenditure of US$675,000 by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), which the agency says was used to assess legislative projects across Liberia’s 15 counties. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The probe was announced during plenary on Tuesday, June 3, and is being conducted [...] The post Liberia: Senate Investigate LACE for Allegedly Spending OVER $US675,000 on Assessment Tour appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

2 w. ago Liberia: Government Investigates Lebanese Over Alleged Crimes

MONROVIA – Multiple government agencies are investigating a Lebanese businessman for allegedly committing forestry, financial, and immigration crimes.  The news comes after a DayLight investigation found that Moussa Abdul Karim, the owner of several companies, smuggled timber, evaded taxes, and declared multiple nationalities, winning a World Bank contract worth nearly half a million dollars. By Varney Kamara, [...] The post Liberia: Government Investigates Lebanese Over Alleged Crimes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

2 w. ago Liberia: House Approves LACC Probe of Lawmakers Amid Bribery Allegations

MONROVIA — The House of Representatives has approved a request from the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to investigate three of its members over allegations of bribery.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The decision was reached during the sixth day sitting of the second quarter of the 55th Legislature after the LACC, through a communication, requested the House’s [...] The post Liberia: House Approves LACC Probe of Lawmakers Amid Bribery Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Society

4 w. ago Liberia Airport Authority Probes Alleged Theft of Passengers’ Belongings at RIA

Monrovia – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has launched an investigation into allegations made by Sabey Varpilah, a recent traveler through Roberts International Airport (RIA), who claims several personal items were stolen from his luggage following an encounter with customs officers. Mr. Varpilah’s detailed account, posted on social media, has sparked widespread public attention and concern. [...] The post Liberia Airport Authority Probes Alleged Theft of Passengers’ Belongings at RIA appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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