Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

FOR ALLEGEDLY FLOGGING NAOMI SEAKEL FOR BEING IN AN AFFAIR WITH HER BOYFRIEND Monrovia, Liberia – Vivian Dent is being investigated by the Liberia National Police for allegedly assaulting Noami Seakel in Tapeta, Nimba County. A video she shared that became popular on social media led to Miss Dert’s detention. While Noami was screaming for her life in the viral video, suspect Vivian was seen beating the victim. Suspect Vivian is now being investigated by police, according to police spokesman Moses Carter. Carter stated that every effort is being made by the Police to apprehend those connected to the beating…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia Central Prison is overcrowded with about 1,347 inmates, with a startling number of 1,034 people waiting to be tried. The prison has long-standing problems with delayed court cases and a frightening number of pretrial detainees. Joel G. Juah, the Deputy Superintendent for Administration at the Monrovia Central Prison, made an appeal to stakeholders and humanitarian organizations, pleading with them to give the prisoners much-needed assistance, such as food and sanitary supplies. Juah also emphasized the necessity of expediting some cases for those who have been incarcerated for three to four court terms without having their…

Monrovia, Liberia – The national legislature has been petitioned by the National Union of Organizations of the Disabled to unanimously accept and ratify the African Disability Protocol. By signing this crucial piece of legislation, according to NOUD President Peter Flomo, the national assembly will prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Liberia is a truly democratic country. The National Union of Organizations of the Disabled and Sight Savers – Liberia launched the equal world campaign in Monrovia on Friday, July 28, 2023, and Mr. Flomo presented a petition to the national legislature at the event. The union, which advocates…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Identification Registry has unveiled plans aimed at increasing the number of people holding the national identification cards by one million by the end of this year. In accordance with this plan, official communications have been sent to all public educational institutions, cooperative organizations, and concession companies in order to get everyone at those organizations issued national identification cards, according to NIR Executive Director Andrews Peters. Speaking at the first press conference at his office in Congo Town, Mr. Peters added that talks between the NIR and other organizations are also ongoing. He praised his predecessor…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), the University of Liberia (UL), the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), the Ministry of Justice, and the Judicial Branch of Government have all been affected by appointments made by President George Manneh Weah. Those named by the Liberian Leader on Thursday, July 17, 2023, and who are to act in their various roles include the following, according to a release from the Executive Mansion: Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) Rev. Dr. Jasper N’daborlor​-​Acting Commissioner, Board of Commissioners University of Liberia Board of Trustees Sen. Numene T.H. Bartekwa-​Statutory Member, Board…

AND SAFEGUARD THEIR LIVE AND PROPERTIES DURING THE RAINY SEASON AND CRITICAL WEATHER CONDIION Monrovia, Liberia – Residents of Monrovia and the surrounding area are strongly advised to avoid flooding in several sections of the country due to excessive rainfall, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has issued a strong warning to all inhabitants of Monrovia and the surrounding areas regarding heavy rains that are anticipated to create flooding in several parts of the country. The EPA urges citizens to act immediately to protect their lives and property during this dangerous weather condition. The…

OF PREACHING DIVISIVE TRIBAL POLITICS Monrovia, Liberia – The opposition Unity Party demands an explanation from Chief Zanzan Kawor for his management of the Council of Chiefs and Elders after accusing this year’s Independence Day orator of promoting divisive ethnic politics. The opposition Unity Party disapproved of the fact that President Weah received excessive acclaim from this year’s Independence Day orator rather than delivering a speech that was true to the country’s values. Amos Tweh, the secretary general of the UP, described it as regrettable that the traditional council head praised President Weah while promoting tribal politics rather than addressing…

Monrovia, Liberia – Two Nigerian citizens were arrested, detained and handed over to the Liberia National Police by the Armed Forces of Liberia’s Coast Guard for engaging in piracy ten miles outside of Liberia’s territorial seas. At a news conference held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the Coast Guard officials said the Shangai ship, which was carrying six Chinese and seventeen Sierra Leoneans, was taken over by pirates. Two of the pirates reportedly made off after exchanging gunfire with Liberian Coast Guard officials at sea. Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence committed by attackers on a ship…

Monrovia, Liberia – The political leader of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Alexander Cummings, has accused the Weah administration of widespread corruption and weak leadership that have set Liberia back. The Collaborating Political Parties’ standard bearer claimed that under President Weah’s rule, Liberia has descended into anarchy. According to Alexander Cummings, lawlessness poses a severe risk to democracy and jeopardizes the stability and security of any country, making Liberia’s peace unstable. Mr. Cummings claimed that too many Liberians are living in fear, others are unemployed, and lack employable skills since the Weah administration noting that that the situation is dire…

Monrovia, Liberia – President George Manneh Weah has promised free, fair and transparent elections come October 10, 2023. Mr. Weah reaffirms his commitment to the people of Liberia that he will do everything in his power to ensure that this year’s election is conducted fairly. With this year theme “Giving Our People Hope For A Violence Free, Fair, Transparent and Inclusive And Credible Elections”, the Liberian Leader said, the adoption of the Declaration of Independence was done simultaneously with the first Constitution of Liberia. In this regard, the Anniversary of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution constitutes Independence…