7 h. ago Liberia: Rival Groups Await Supreme Court Ruling Amid Calls for Clarity

MONROVIA – All eyes are on the Temple of Justice today, as the Supreme Court of Liberia is expected to deliver a crucial ruling on the Bill of Information filed by embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. The ruling could bring clarity to a months-long leadership dispute within the House of Representatives that has paralyzed [...] The post Liberia: Rival Groups Await Supreme Court Ruling Amid Calls for Clarity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. 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.

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7 h. 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.

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31 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse

Brewerville – As Liberia continues to navigate a growing constitutional dilemma within its legislative branch, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has added his voice to calls for judicial clarity, urging the Supreme Court to issue a definitive and comprehensible ruling in the high-profile House of Representatives leadership dispute. By Obediah Johnson | obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The prominent Liberian clergyman and [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Urges Supreme Court to Clarify Bill of Information to Resolve House Impasse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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31 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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31 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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32 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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32 h. ago Liberia to Host National IP Policy Conference Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day

Monrovia – The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will host a high-level national policy conference on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as part of activities leading up to the global celebration of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. By Francis G. Boayue The conference, themed “The [...] The post Liberia to Host National IP Policy Conference Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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32 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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3 d. 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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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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5 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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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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Liberia: Public Trust on the Line as Supreme Court Prepares to Rule In House Leadership Dispute

Monrovia – With barely a week to go before the Supreme Court delivers what could be one of its most consequential rulings in recent memory, anxiety is mounting across Liberia over a high-stakes legal and political dispute that threatens the foundation of the nation’s governance. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The Court is expected to rule on [...] The post Liberia: Public Trust on the Line as Supreme Court Prepares to Rule In House Leadership Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco

Monrovia – While allegations of corruption have placed suspended National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director-General Emma Metieh Glassco at the center of a high-profile investigation, documents reviewed by FrontPageAfrica, along with strict World Bank procedures, suggest a system governed by tight financial controls and minimal opportunities for fraud. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafrciaonline.com   [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Montserrado SUP Grace Kpahn Over Alleged Illegal Demolition

MONROVIA – The Monrovia City Court has issued a writ of arrest for former Montserrado County Superintendent and ex-Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), Grace T. Kpahn, in connection with the alleged illegal demolition of two private residences on Bushrod Island. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The arrest order, signed by Stipendiary Magistrate [...] The post Liberia: Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Montserrado SUP Grace Kpahn Over Alleged Illegal Demolition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville

Congo Town – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), the Ministry of Public Works, and the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has begun a major demolition exercise targeting illegal structures on the Montserrado wetlands. By Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafricaonline.com The operation commenced on Wednesday along the [...] The post Liberia: EPA Launches Demolition of Illegal Structures to Tackle Flooding in Paynesville appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Supreme Court Sets April 23 for Ruling in House Leadership Dispute

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has officially notified both rival factions in the ongoing leadership dispute within the House of Representatives that it will issue a ruling on Wednesday, April 23, in the Bill of Information filed by Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and members of the House. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The [...] The post Liberia: Supreme Court Sets April 23 for Ruling in House Leadership Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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