12 h. ago Liberia: ANC Raises Alarm Over NEC Contractor Replacements Ahead of Nimba By

Monrovia – The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has raised alarm over what it calls a politically driven and last-minute replacement of vetted National Elections Commission (NEC) contractors in Nimba County, just hours before the scheduled senatorial by-election. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued on Monday, the ANC said individuals who had already undergone NEC [...] The post Liberia: ANC Raises Alarm Over NEC Contractor Replacements Ahead of Nimba By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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12 h. 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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12 h. 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.

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13 h. 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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13 h. 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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18 h. ago MPC calls for peaceful, free, and fair elections in Nimba County

The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), of businessman turned political politician, Mr. Simeon Freeman, is calling on the people of Nimba County to ensure a peaceful, democratic, and transparent electoral process as they head to the polls to elect a new senator to fill the vacancy left by the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson. Although … The post MPC calls for peaceful, free, and fair elections in Nimba County appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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30 h. ago Liberia: MPC Urges Peaceful, Transparent Election in Nimba County

NIMBA COUNTY —  The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has issued a passionate call for peace, transparency, and active civic participation in the upcoming by-election. In an official statement released over the weekend, MPC political leader and businessman Mr. Simeon Freeman appealed to citizens across the county to uphold democratic values as they head to [...] The post Liberia: MPC Urges Peaceful, Transparent Election in Nimba County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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35 h. ago Liberia:  FPA Delves Into Rumors of Backdoor Deals Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on House Leadership Crisis

Monrovia – As the nation awaits the much-anticipated ruling from the Supreme Court on Wednesday, FrontPage Africa has gathered from multiple sources close to ongoing negotiations that all eyes remain on the judiciary to bring an end to the months-long political standoff surrounding Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s embattled leadership in the House of Representatives. By Gerald [...] The post Liberia:  FPA Delves Into Rumors of Backdoor Deals Ahead of Supreme Court Decision on House Leadership Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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35 h. ago Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics

MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has drawn widespread support from prominent women, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. But the noticeable absence of key female legislators has raised questions about solidarity within Liberia’s female political circles. By Joyclyn Wea, [...] The post Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day

Nimba County – The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has addressed public curiosity about his unexpected departure from Nimba County just days before Tuesday’s crucial vote. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Bility, whose party is backing Mark Gblinwon for the Nimba senatorial seat, left for Europe at a critical stage in the campaign. But [...] The post Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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37 h. ago Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration

Monrovia – The political pressure group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has declared Thursday, July 17, as “The Day of the People,” a nationwide protest aimed at confronting the country’s deepening economic and governance crisis.  The mass action will rally under the theme: “Enough is Enough.” The announcement followed a mass convergence [...] The post Liberia: STAND Sets July 17 as “Day of the People” for Nationwide Protest Against Boakai Administration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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65 h. ago About Bystander Effect, Herd Mentality and Passive Spectatorship

To avoid getting into trouble, the conventional wisdom for many is not to get involved – mind your business. It is also a convenient excuse for pro-establishment or politically correct individuals who dread rocking the boat. Persons with these tendencies abound in all strata of society, corporate establishments, social groups, religious establishments, politics, and government. They […] The post About Bystander Effect, Herd Mentality and Passive Spectatorship appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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66 h. ago Arrest Made in Fatal Clash Over Champions League Rivalry in Grand Kru County

Barclayville City, Grand Kru County – The Grand Kru County detachment of the Liberia National Police has apprehended a suspect known only as Prince in connection with the alleged murder of Peter Nebo. The tragic incident reportedly stemmed from a heated argument ignited by a UEFA Champions League match. The altercation unfolded on April 16, […] The post Arrest Made in Fatal Clash Over Champions League Rivalry in Grand Kru County appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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67 h. ago Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs

Madness Through Drug Substances: Who is Mad and Crazy on the Streets? By Amos Harris Three months into President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, Liberia faces a growing crisis that transcends politics and economics: a silent war that threatens the very soul of the nation—the war on drugs. Across counties, at checkpoints, and in quiet communities, […] The post Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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69 h. ago Liberia: VP Koung Turns to PYJ’s Spirit to Sway Nimba Voters ahead of By

Karnplay – Vice President Jeremiah Koung Saturday openly offered prayers to the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, asking for spiritual guidance as Nimbaians prepare to vote in Tuesday’s senatorial election. By Franklin Doloquee,franklin.doloquee@frontpageafrica.com Seven candidates are vying to replace the late Johnson, who died November 28 2024. Vice President Koung, a protege of the late Johnson, [...] The post Liberia: VP Koung Turns to PYJ’s Spirit to Sway Nimba Voters ahead of By-election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Liberia: End of a Dynasty? Nimba Voters Navigate Politics Without the Late Prince Johnson

NIMBA COUNTY – For nearly two decades, one name dominated Nimba County’s political landscape: Prince Yormie Johnson. His influence was so absolute that no major political decision in the county occurred without his blessing. Whether as a kingmaker, deal-broker, or spoiler, Johnson’s grip on Nimba politics turned elections into exercises in loyalty more than competition. By [...] The post Liberia: End of a Dynasty? Nimba Voters Navigate Politics Without the Late Prince Johnson appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Lawyers for Finda Bundoo, Francis Blamo Reject Task Force Summons, Demand Court Proceedings

Monrovia – Simpson Consultancy, LLC, a legal firm based on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, has rejected a summons issued by the Assets Recovery and Property Task Force (AREPT), calling on two of its clients—Madam Nora Finda Bundoo and Mr. Francis Tuain Blamo—to appear for a conference over alleged incriminating evidence. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com [...] The post Liberia: Lawyers for Finda Bundoo, Francis Blamo Reject Task Force Summons, Demand Court Proceedings appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago The RIA National Embarrassment and the Drumbeat for Political Unrest in Liberia: Ticking Time Bombs

On Sunday night, March 30, 2025, I received a phone call from someone in the United States who is involved in international affairs – with strong ties to Liberia. He called to know whether I had heard about the frightening developments that occurred at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) near Monrovia when an SN Brussels [...] The post The RIA National Embarrassment and the Drumbeat for Political Unrest in Liberia: Ticking Time Bombs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago LIBERIA: Taskforce Confirms Authenticity of Bundoo Letter, Denounces Premature Leak

MONROVIA – The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has confirmed the authenticity of a letter addressed to Madam Nora Finda Bundoo, former Chief of Protocol to ex-President George Manneh Weah, which was recently leaked to the public. The Taskforce says the “premature and unauthorized” release of the document was an intentional move aimed [...] The post LIBERIA: Taskforce Confirms Authenticity of Bundoo Letter, Denounces Premature Leak appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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