Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Elections Commission (NEC) chair, Madame Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, has been placed on indefinite leave by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., for activities that were judged to be detrimental to stability and public order. An Executive Mansion statement states that the suspension comes after an examination into recent complaints by angry NEC employees over administrative decisions made without enough consultation. As per the findings, Madam Browne-Lansanah fired 25 workers and unilaterally declared the NEC office would be closed for a month without the NEC Board of Commissioners’ knowledge or consent, as is required by law. The President…

Monrovia, Liberia – Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie of Criminal Court ‘A’ is investigating Representative Samuel Enders of Montserrado County, District-Six, for allegedly interfering with the Paynesville Magisterial Court’s operations. Judge Roosevelt Z. of Criminal Court ‘A’ has received a letter from His Honor William G. Saygah, the Stipendiary Magistrate of the Paynesville Magisterial Court. Willie filed a complaint against Representative Samuel Enders, who is also a preacher, for interfering with court operations by bringing 20 criminals or hooligans, into the court area to drag and flog Atty. Ghawou Kowou during court proceedings. The Magistrate complaint further stated that due to…

Monrovia, Liberia – Grand Gedeh County, the host of Group B, secured a quarterfinal spot in the 2024/2025 National County Sports Meet on Wednesday, January 15, following a deserved 2-1 victory against Montserrado County in the football division. Additionally, the Grand Gedian defeated Grand Kru 2-1 in their first meeting. One-time champion Lofa defeated host Sinoe County 2-1 in Group C with  goals from Emmanuel Flomo and James Tarpeh. This gave them a chance to go to the quarterfinals. After a 1-1 tie with Gbarpolu County in their first meeting, the Wolosizi boys have four points from two games. Maryland…

As CG Jallah Sets Sights on 2025 Goals  Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has surpassed expectations, achieving a remarkable milestone in the 2024 fiscal year by exceeding its annual domestic revenue target of USD $690 million. At a press conference at the LRA headquarters in Paynesville, LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah stated that more than USD $692 million had been collected and that an additional USD $10 million was being reconciled. This could raise the total amount to more than US$700 million. In a statement, CG Jallah expressed great pride and thanks on behalf of the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Mr. Sheik Yaya Jalloh, a well-known Liberian businessman and president of the Paynesville Business Association (PABA), has advised Liberians to choose peace and communication over violence, claiming that the country gained nothing significant from the 14 years of civil war. The Consortium of Civil Society Organizations’ highest prize, the “Ambassador of Nonviolence and Outstanding Businessman award 2024,” was given to businessman Jalloh on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He revealed that the civil war in Liberia resulted in a significant loss of life and property. “Nonviolence is a way of life that demands patience, bravery, and an unwavering…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has called his government’s introduction of the County Development Agendas (CDAs) and the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) a “moment to transform the country. “President Boakai stated, “This is our moment to transform Liberia,” during the AAID and CDAs’ launch in Grand Bassa County on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. “We will work together to make this vision a reality and build a country where no one is left behind.” According to him, Liberia will continue to be an active and involved player in regional and global development since the ARREST Agenda is…

Says “Liberians Don’t want Liberia To Succeed Monrovia, Liberia – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia’s (NPHIL) director general has frowned at Liberians who do not wish for the nation’s prosperity. The statement “Some Liberians don’t want Liberia to succeed; so, they Connive and Conspire against true Patriots who Fight Against CORRUPTION” was posted on Facebook by Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Dr. Nyan’s tweet was made few days after The Independent newspaper published an article titled “Corruption Backfires At NPHIL” on January 15, 2025.Several top officials were suspended without pay, and two were fired.…

Re-Opens Arguments in Gracious Ride Case. Monrovia, Liberia – The Supreme Court of Liberia is in a difficult position as it considers if President Joseph Boakai’s Executive Order #126 is lawful. This is at the center of the legal dispute between the Government of Liberia and the commercial transportation business Gracious Ride. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai established the office of asset recovery and property retrieval on March 6, 2024, by issuing Executive Order #126.This measure was described by his administration as an attempt to bring back accountability, openness, and confidence to the government process. The President instructed the Assets Recovery…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has revealed that the US$8.38 billion ARREST Agenda for Development Agenda (AAID) will be utilized as a tool to prioritize the well-being of all Liberians. Speaking on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the AAID launch in Grand Bassa County, Minister Ngafuan encouraged Liberians to fight relentlessly to eliminate development impediments and unlock Liberia’s full potential to provide hope and opportunities. Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan According to him the AAID is more than just a paper; it is also a call to action. “It pushes…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant development for press freedom in Liberia, two journalists from the Daily Observer Newspaper, Bai Best and David Yates, appeared before the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, accompanied by representatives from the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Liberia Media Lawyers Network (LMLN). This appearance follows ongoing concerns regarding the interrogation and harassment of the journalists related to their reporting on the recent mysterious death of Anwar Futloo, General Manager of Boulevard Palace Hotel. Tuesday’s meeting, which was scheduled in accordance with a prior agreement, was disrupted when police…