6 h. ago EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal?

IN A NATION striving to rebuild from decades of institutional decay and public mistrust, few issues strike more deeply at the soul of governance than academic fraud.  THE SCANDAL INVOLVING Commerce Inspector General Dorr Cooper is not merely an isolated case of personal misconduct — it is a test of President Joseph Boakai’s resolve to [...] The post EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal? appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal

Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL) has taken decisive action following a four-month investigation into alleged academic fraud and misconduct, most notably the widely publicized Dorr Cooper fake graduation incident. In a statement released today, the University announced the dismissal of seven individuals and the suspension of the Associate Vice President & Registrar. […] The post University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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14 h. ago University of Liberia President Cracks Down on Academic Fraud, Fires Eight and Launches Major Reforms

Monrovia – In a move to restore credibility and academic integrity, the President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Layli Maparyan, has dismissed eight employees following the findings of a months-long investigation into coordinated academic fraud across key departments. By Willie Tokpah The decision comes in the wake of a four-month probe conducted by [...] The post University of Liberia President Cracks Down on Academic Fraud, Fires Eight and Launches Major Reforms appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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14 h. ago Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales

Voinjama – The Student Council of Lofa County University (LCU) has strongly refuted allegations that the university’s president, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, compelled students to purchase civics textbooks as a condition for enrollment. By Jahiem Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaoline.com Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, Student Council President Stephen Siazia dismissed the accusations — which [...] The post Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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38 h. ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the government of President Joseph Boakai of unleashing violence on student activists, following a police crackdown on the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus that has sparked outrage and condemnation from both students and the university administration. By Jaheim Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released Monday, [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education

(Monrovia, Liberia – April 21, 2025)– Liberia’s commitment to climate education and environmental leadership took center stage today as Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, delivered the opening remarks at an international webinar hosted by the University of Liberia. The virtual event, organized through the University’s National […] The post EPA Executive Director Dr. Yarkpawolo Delivers Opening Address at Global Webinar on Climate Education appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Liberia: UL Former Economic Students Donate Wooden Chairs to Alma Mater  

Capitol Hill Campus, Monrovia –  | A group of former students from the  Department of Economics at the University of Liberia (UL), who graduated during the 104 Commencement Convocation have donated  60 high-quality wooden chairs to the University,  fulfilling a pledge to cease the burden associated with sitting at the University. The 60 chairs were [...] The post Liberia: UL Former Economic Students Donate Wooden Chairs to Alma Mater   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago National Port Authority Signs Training Agreement with Regional Maritime University

In a groundbreaking move for Liberia’s seaport sector, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly, has signed a significant training agreement with the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, Ghana. The agreement will allow NPA employees to undergo specialized training in areas such as forklift and crane operations, […] The post National Port Authority Signs Training Agreement with Regional Maritime University appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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4 w. ago Liberia: Orange Liberia Unveils Digital Center Club and $120K Lab at Tubman University

HARPER CITY, Maryland County – Orange Liberia has officially launched a Digital Center Club at William V.S. Tubman University (TU) in Harper City, Maryland County.  The launch also featured the dedication of a state-of-the-art Digital Lab, valued at $120,000, aimed at enhancing research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the region. By Peter P. Toe, Jr, contributing writer The [...] The post Liberia: Orange Liberia Unveils Digital Center Club and $120K Lab at Tubman University appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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last month Liberia Immigration Service Takes Disciplinary Actions against Officers Over Firearm Incident and Neglect of Duty

Monrovia – The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has taken disciplinary measures against several officers involved in a shooting incident and failure to report crucial information.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Two officers have been dismissed, five suspended without pay, and others warned for their involvement in illegal firearm possession, the discharge of a weapon that resulted in [...] The post Liberia Immigration Service Takes Disciplinary Actions against Officers Over Firearm Incident and Neglect of Duty appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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