Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – All buildings constructed over sewage and water lines are being demolished by the Ministry of Public Works, especially in Central Monrovia. All owners of buildings found to be endangering the public utility were given a seven-day warning at the request of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation. Owners of the specified structures were supposed to vacate and relocate before to the exercise, since the Notice was supposed to expire on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The deconstruction of the buildings gives the LWSC complete access to the sewage pipes, enabling thorough system cleaning and maintenance, the organization said…

Defense Lawyers Fight Back! Monrovia, Liberia – Defense attorneys have petitioned Supreme Court Justice in Chamber Yamie Quiqui Gberisay for a writ of certiorari in the alleged Capitol Building arson case. The petition was filed just days after the defense’s attempt to overturn Monrovia City Court Stipendiary Magistrate L Ben Barco’s decision regarding their move to suppress evidence and restore property was denied by Criminal Court “A” Judge Roosevelt Willie. The defense attorneys contend in their appeal that the magistrate’s decision is illogical and legally prejudiced. Asserting that the evidence against defendant Thomas Etheridge was unlawfully gathered through a poorly…

Monrovia, Liberia – Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh, the chairperson of the African Tax Media Network (ATMEN), has urged African journalists to become more involved in tax reporting in order to support domestic resource mobilization (DRM) and further the development of the continent. Speaking at the Workshop for Exchange between Communication Officers of African Tax Administrations and Journalists, which took place from February 11–12 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Mr. Sengbeh underlined the importance of the media in influencing public opinion and encouraging tax adherence. The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) of Burkina Faso organized the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas Kojo, a former player, has been appointed head coach of Lone Star by the Liberian government’s through Ministry of Youth and Sports. Ahead of the next World Cup qualifiers in March, the public was worried about who would be the head coach of the national squad. The query was delivered via cellphone to Cllr. Cole Bangalu, the Youth and Sports Minister, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, on the OK Sports Desk weekend edition. Since former coach Mario Marinica left, Thomas Kojo has been the Lone Star’s stand-in coach, according to confirmation from the MYS Minister. “I am aware…

Pres. Boakai welcome African Returnees from America. Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia President, Joseph N. Boakai has promised to continue working with the African Union to address common issues and take advantage of opportunities during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU, held February 15–16, 2025. The session focused on modernization goals, self-reliance, and redressing historical injustices while reiterating the Global South’s demand for greater equality in global governance. Addressing Heads of States at the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union’s (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,…

Monrovia, Liberia – After receiving criticism for his frequent use of private flights, Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai returned to Liberia on Ethiopia AirWay 377, a commercial airline, after attending the 38th African Union Summit. Prior to his return on Monday, February 17, 2025, President Joseph N. Boakai was criticized for using private aircraft a lot after leaving for Ethiopia to attend the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. Concerns about accountability and transparency have been raised by the intense public discussion that followed the President’s costly travel decisions. Critics have questioned the President’s decision to use private air travel, calling…

Monrovia, Liberia – A resolution seeking the impeachment of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Youh, citing misconduct and gross breach of duty, is set to be introduced by the House Majority Bloc, led by Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, according to The Liberian Investigator. The draft resolution, which The Liberian Investigator said it obtained, accuses Justice Youh of inciting a constitutional crisis, obstructing the judiciary, engaging in nepotism, and defrauding the public treasury. The Liberian Investigator noted that it has not independently verified any of these allegations against the Chief Justice. Since Speaker Fonati Koffa was removed, there have been tensions between the legislative…

Monrovia, Liberia – A one-day series of National Peace Lectures has been concluded by an organization operating under the banner “The Universal Peace Federation Liberia Chapter.” Among other things, the series, which was held at the University of Liberia’s auditorium, aimed to inform and encourage the country’s youths and citizens to support peace as a way of growth and progress. One of the presenters, Amb. Gerald Coleman, spoke and urged the young people to recognize the need of spreading the peace ideology across their communities. Amb. John Ballout, for his part, emphasized the five pillars of peace to both the participants…

Monrovia, Liberia – A 44-year-old Guinea national named David Dioumessy has been apprehended by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) at Bio Waterside in Grand Cape Mount County with cocaine valued at over $100,000 USD. Atty. Anthony Souh, the Director General of the LDEA, stated Friday, February 14, 2025, at the LDEA Headquarters in Monrovia, that LDEA personnel assigned to Bio Waterside had detained suspect Dioumessy on February 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. He claimed that the suspect was taken into custody with an ECOWAS passport for Guinea, number 001070389, and a bag containing 2.34 kg of drugs worth 126,846.00 (US$24,734,970) on…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia will continue to work with the African Union to tackle common issues and possibilities, according to President Joseph N. Boakai. Speaking to State Heads of states, President Boakai stated that Liberia would continue to be an active and dedicated partner in promoting the African Union’s goal for a prosperous and unified continent during the 38th Ordinary Summit of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking on the topic  “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” President Boakai…