Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

 A Liberia label record under the banner Libx record Foundation has officially launched a music video titled “Say No to Drugs”. The song features a host of disadvantaged youths known as zogoes. The music video according to the Chief Executive Officer, Miatta Kamara is part of efforts in fighting narcotic substances that are consumed by disadvantaged youths. The launch of the music video was witnessed by key government actors on Monday, December 27, 2021, where a specific performance was made to label the disadvantaged youths as agents of change in society. She asserted that her label record will specifically focus…

The National Lottery Authority has launched the first of its kind Business Empowerment project for physically challenged individuals in the country. The institution as part of its normal activities also commenced the distribution of food and non-food items to physically challenge as parts of its social corporate responsibility. Speaking at the launch of the exercise, Lottery Director-General, Reginald Nagbe said its Business Empowerment project will be rolled out in six counties where physically challenged individuals are given business products to strive for their living. Director-General Nagbe said the exercise is also being partnered with the National Union of Disable who…

Unity Party Standard Bearer Joseph Boakai has paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor River Women Initiative Incorporated, an agricultural initiative of rural women in Foyah, Lofa County with a call for support to what the women are involved with.  The former Vice President on his official Facebook page wrote that he was pleased to see and show support to agricultural projects undertaken by the women. Former VP Boakai said he is passionate about Agriculture and insists he will make agriculture a huge priority if elected. According to him, Agricultural plays a major role in transforming economies and ensuring food…

Hundreds of Liberia-crossed border traders in Southeastern Liberia have launched a passionate plea for the government of Liberia to reopen border entry points in the region. Many of those making the calls are from Grand Gedeh County.  It can be recalled the government of Liberia ordered all border entry points in Liberia including those in the southeast closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in an attempt to curb the further spread of the virus.  The business people mainly from Grand Gedeh noted that crossed border trade has slowed significantly thereby having a crippling effect on the local economy on…

 The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency is investigating four of its officers for allegedly making away with US$2,000 and other valuables belonging to a businesswoman in Johnsonville, Montserrado County. According to the LDEA, the officers are Jeremiah Nippy, Emmanuel Duo, Bill Slewro, and Emmanuel Payne were assigned in Johnsonville where they allegedly carried on the act. LDEA Communication Officer Michael Jiplah told a team of reporters on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, that a businesswoman recently reported that the four officers were allegedly involved in a robbery in Johnsonville and made away with other items.  Following the incident, authorities of the Liberia…

 The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh has committed his institution to work along with the Federation of Liberia Youth in the fight against Climate Change. Professor Tarpeh said in order to fight against climate change which is a global disaster; young people must be used as a medium through which the message can be spread across the country. Recounting the many contributions by FLY, the EPA boss noted that if the Environmental Protection Agency must succeed then it is compelling, prudent, sensible, and very important enough to work with the young people of…

Former Deputy Information Minister Eugene Fahngon has informed the Liberian populace that he will be a candidate in the 2023 general and presidential elections but did not clearly state which position he will be contesting for. Former Assistant Minister for Press and Public Affairs  Fahngon was dismissed by President Weah after he was accused of spreading false information about the government in early 2021. The former Deputy Minister told Tuesday’s edition of the OK Morning Rush that he will not be contesting to be president or either senator or representative based on advice from his exploratory committee. Former Minister Fahngon…

Liberia’s president George Weah has released another song days after his merry Christmas song went viral on social media. The song which is titled: Ndonbolo meaning dance is done in the French language and Mandingo dialect with a Congolese and Ivorian style instrumental.  The song which is in recognition of presidential aid Sekou Kalasco Damaro’s marriage has also been widely shared on social media. President Weah’s new song has also been greeted with mixed reactions on social media with many criticizing him for his repeated act of recording and releasing songs. This brings the number to seven songs since the…

 The Solicitor General of Liberia Cllr. Syrennius Cephus on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, failed to properly respond to a specific question asked by the host of the OK Morning Rush regarding the case involving senior police officers Alexander Saye and Sampson Pennue. While serving as Deputy Police Commander of Grand Gedeh Police detachment, officer Saye was allegedly killed by Sampson Pennue who is believed to be an NSA officer in Grand Gedeh County. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Gedeh freed Sampson Pennue on a bill; a decision which many believe is contrary to article 21(d) of the Liberia…

Liberia President, George Manneh Weah has called on citizens to be thankful to God Almighty for his abundant grace and mercy throughout the passing year. According to the Liberian leader, despite the trials and tribulations, citizens faced in their lives and as a nation collectively, his government continues to steer safely, for which they ought to be grateful, adding Christmas is an important day for Christians around the world.  Christmas mark the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Like millions around the world, Liberians mark the period by demonstrating how much our families, friends, and…