January 23
Liberia: Liberia National Police Summons Lawmakers Over Capitol Building Fire Investigation
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has officially written the House of Representatives, requesting the appearance of several lawmakers identified as "persons of interest" in… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Am Absolutely Innocent' - Speaker Koffa Responds to Police Summons
Embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has reiterated his innocence amid an ongoing police investigation into the December 18, 2025 fire that engulfed the Capitol Building. Read more »
Liberia: Electrical Fault Sparks Fire Scare in Capitol Building Rotunda
Firefighters on Thursday successfully prevented what could have been the third fire outbreak at the Capitol Building after detecting smoke in the rotunda of the historic structure. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Bartekwa Proposes $2b Loan for Road Construction, Raises Alarm Over Soaring Commodity Prices in Southeastern Liberia
Grand Kru County Senator Numene Bartekwa has underscored the need for the government to secure a US$2billion loan from international financial institutions for the construction of… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Monetary Policy Committee Outlines Key Economic Measures for 2025
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced key economic policy measures following its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025. Held on January 16, the meeting… Read more »
Liberia: In Yellow Machines Saga, Bureaucratic Stalemate Threatens President Boakai's Infrastructure Promises
Trumpeted as a major game-changer for the Joseph Boakai administration, the fate of 285 yellow machines, first announced by Minister of State Without Portfolio, Mamaka Bility at a… Read more »
Liberia: Political Opportunism in the Wake of Tragedy
In the aftermath of the untimely passing of Senator Prince Johnson, the political landscape in Liberia has taken a troubling turn. Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Senator Wants Boakai Face War Crimes Prosecution
In a bold declaration, Senator Thomas Yaya Nimely has expressed confidence that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai will resign from his position to face prosecution for war crimes. This… Read more »
Liberia: Vice President Jeremiah Koung Launches Liberia's First Motorbike Uber-Transportation Service Styled Okadamotto
The Vice President of Liberia, H.E Jeremiah Kpang-Koung, has launched Liberia's first motorbike Uber-transportation and delivery service named Okadamotto Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: NSA Requests Return of Property From Assistant Director Following Unauthorized Tribute At Senator Johnson's Funeral
The National Security Agency (NSA) has formally requested Nelsco A. Wolo, its Assistant Director for Operations, to return all agency property following his unauthorized… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Successfully Installs and Commissions PSA Oxygen Plants in Four Counties
In a significant milestone for Liberia's healthcare infrastructure, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants have been successfully installed and commissioned in Grand Kru,… Read more »
Liberia: Lofa Radio Station Rejects Senator's Donated Motorcycle Over 'Policy Issues
The Management of the Alternative Youth Radio (AYR) in Lofa County has rejected a branded motorcycle donated to the institution by the county's Senator, Momo Cyrus. Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc Lawmakers Angry Over Judge Smith's Summons for Rep. Richard Koon - Calls for Impeachment Surface
On Tuesday the House of Representatives was engulfed in claims and counterclaims as members of the Majority Bloc expressed outrage over Civil Law Court Judge George Smith's summons… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Denies Receiving Leaked Security Intelligence From NSA Agent Amid His Planned Arrest Rumors
Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has rebuffed allegations of receiving information from Alex D. Dolewon, an employee of the National… Read more »
Liberia: Open Letter to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia
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January 21
Liberia: Finance Minister Advocates for MCC Compact to Address Roads, Electricity, Healthcare and Education
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has emphasized the need for unity in tackling Liberia's developmental challenges, particularly in road connectivity,… Read more »
Liberia: NSA Agent Jailed for Allegedly Leaking National Security Intelligence to Speaker Koffa
Alex D. Dolewon, a 40-year-old agent of the National Security Agency (NSA), has been remanded at the Monrovia Central Prison for allegedly leaking sensitive national security… Read more »
Liberia: Authorities Deny Rumors of Arrests Order for Speaker Koffa, Others in Capitol Building Arson Case
Authorities of the Liberia National Police and insiders at the Monrovia City Court have denied circulating rumors regarding the alleged arrest order for embattled House Speaker J.… Read more »
Liberia: Former President Weah Congratulates Donald Trump On U.S. Inauguration
Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Donald J. Trump, Sr., on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of… Read more »
Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus to Boycott State of the Nation Address Over Legislative Autonomy Concerns
The Rule of Law Caucus has announced its unanimous decision to boycott the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), citing serious concerns about the erosion of legislative… Read more »
Liberia: Stanton Witherspoon Breaks Silence, Expresses Remorse for Involvement in 'Operation Nightingale' Scheme
Stanton Witherspoon, the well-known CEO of The Spoon Network and host of the popular Liberian talk show "SPOON Talk," has publicly expressed deep remorse for his unintentional role… Read more »
Liberia: First Lady's 'Lukewarm' Response to Scholarship Fraud Sparks Concerns Over Accountability
First Lady Kartumu Y. Boakai has suspended two staff members involved in a controversial scholarship scheme, but her decision has been described as insufficient given the serious… Read more »
Liberia: Investigation Uncovers Timber Smugglers in Caldwell
A DayLight investigation has uncovered an illegal timber trafficking company in the Caldwell neighborhood of Riverview. Libfor Forest Corporation. coordinates illegal logging… Read more »
Liberia: Labour Minister Kruah Denies Allegations of Debt to Company
Cllr. Kruah has refuted allegations of unpaid debt to MARDCO Company. The company made the accusation in a letter appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to intervene in a… Read more »
January 20
Liberia: Final Tribute to the Wonder Child of Nimba County, Senator Prince Y. Johnson - I Join VP Koung to Say 'You Were Not Guilty'
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, we celebrated the life and legacy of a man whose journey was marked by bravery, conviction, and an unyielding dedication to his people--a man who… Read more »