Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – In response to accusations of misusing public funds, Dennis, the CEO of Liberia’s National Oil Company (NOCAL), Rustonlyn Suakoko Dennis has strongly denied media claims that she spent $75,000 on a luxury car. Madam Dennis justified stating that the official car she drives was not purchased for the purported $75,000. “The CEO understands that the role is one of trust and contains sensitive information, she explained. As a result, a CEO will not travel in the same vehicle as her employees, drivers, and security. The CEO may use her official car for official business, but she also owns a…

Monrovia, Liberia – After a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Grand Gedeh in the grand final on Sunday, at the SKD, Lofa County has been crowned winner the 2024/2025 National County Sports meet football category for the second time since the County’s founding in 1964. Emmanuel Flomo’s early minutes opener and Francis Doe’s second half goals was enough as Lofa County put behind their last edition nightmare against Rivergee. The Wologizi boys had every right to rejoice after a terrifying performance of Grand Gedeh’s tartical display. The Grand Gedeans produced the most goal-scoring opportunities and had the ball for the most of the game. Daniel…

leads Lofa to its first basketball championship at the County Meet level. Monrovia, Liberia – Anthony S. Quadri, a powerful Barrolle youngster, was amazing to witness during the basketball portion of the 2024–2025 National County Sports Meet, which took place at the SKD facility in Paynesville City. The Liberian government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, organized the National County Sports Meet every year as a way to unite people and promote peace, unity, and peace. The theme for this year’s event was “Inclusive Development Through Sports.” Basketball, kickball, and football were the three…

Calls it a ‘Pride’ for Liberia. Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan congratulates on behalf of the President, the Liberian people and praise the appointment of his predecessor, Hon. Boima S. Kamara, as Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), calling it a “pride” for Liberia. Minister Ngafuan emphasized Kamara as one of Liberia’s finest sons, citing their shared history in education, the Central Bank of Liberia, and the Ministry of Finance. He said he is confident Kamara’s leadership would lead to successful outcomes at the regional body during the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Margibi County District #2 Representative, Ivar K. Jones, has challenged graduates of the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) to embrace innovation, self-discovery, and skill development as key drivers for Liberia’s progress. Addressing over 400 graduates during BWI’s 73rd Commencement Ceremony in Kakata, Margibi County, Jones emphasized that education is not just about acquiring knowledge but about applying it to create opportunities and impact society. “Discover who you are, take on challenges, and convert them into opportunities,” Rep. Jones urged the graduates. “Education is not only what you learn but how you apply it to transform your communities and…

Monrovia, Liberia – After being closed to cars and motorcyclists for years, Bona, a settlement at the lowest point of Mount Yuelliton, is finally reachable. In cooperation with the legislators and the Nimba Project Management Committee, the bridges along the route were finished using the 20% social development budget that ArcelorMittal Liberia allocated for community development. Up until the AML Infrastructure team stepped in and utilized its road equipment to make things better, the road was still inaccessible to cars despite the bridges being built, with the exception of motorcyclists that managed to make their way along the paths that…

RELEASE Monrovia. Liberia – In a significant effort to advance the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) objectives, journalists and media practitioners from across Liberia will convene in Monrovia on Friday, January 31, 2025. This gathering, organized by the Press Union’s leadership, will provide a platform to discuss the PUL’s current status and explore strategies for building a stronger and more effective Union. The focus will be on journalists’ welfare and the promotion of ethical journalism. The meeting according to PUL President, Julius Kanubah will commence at 10:30 AM at the PUL Headquarters on Clay Street. During the session, the PUL…

Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Catherine Thomas Cooper, the Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, the Minister of Health, have been summoned by the House of Representatives to appear before the legislature on Tuesday. This request is in response to rising national concerns about the way certain practices in the nation’s healthcare institutions are undermining public healthcare services. The House took the decision on the fifth day of the second quarter after receiving a formal message from Grand Bassa County Electoral District 1 Representative Hon. Isaac Bannie. According to reports, public hospital administrators are demanding patients who are designated…

Monrovia, Liberia – The recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Joseph Boakai sparked a strong reaction from the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), which expressed grave concerns about the legitimacy of the legislative session in which the speech was given as well as more general governance concerns under his administration. At the party’s Paynesville headquarters, MOVEE National Secretary General Jeremiah E. Paye made the case that the parliamentary session that hosted the SONA was unlawful during a news conference on January 29. He emphasized that Speaker J. Fonati Koffa is still the House of Representatives’ lawful speaker.…

Given 72 Hours Ultimatum To Submit Requested Information. Monrovia, Liberia – Ecobank Liberia Limited has been given 72 hours by the Financial Intelligent Agency to submit the information that the agency has requested. After many emails asking for the documents, the bank allegedly refused to provide them, prompting the FIA to take action. The ultimatum started on January 27, 2025. In order to make sure that Ecobank Liberia Limited adequately remedies any possible weaknesses in its AML/CFT management system, the FIA emphasized that it will carry out more supervisory reactions in the future. Where necessary, these actions may involve criminal…