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Residents of Stockton Creek clashed with Liberian police on Saturday during a court-ordered eviction of nearly 88 acres of land. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds, while residents resisted by throwing stones, forcing officers to retreat and regroup. More than 15 people were reportedly injured or arrested as tensions over the disputed land escalated.

What started as a fairytale marriage has exploded into one of Liberia’s biggest social media controversies. Popular comedian Mama Liberia has accused his wife of deception, financial loss, emotional abuse, and theft, while she dismisses the allegations as lies and says only the court will hear her side. As screenshots, accusations, and counterclaims continue to flood social media, the public remains divided over who is telling the truth—and whether this was a marriage built on love or a dream that ended in betrayal.

A social media clash between former BBC and VOA journalist Moses Kollie Garzeawu and lawyer Cllr. Moriah Yeakula has sparked widespread debate in Liberia over journalism, politics, and credibility. The controversy erupted after Yeakula accused Garzeawu of becoming a “low-level propagandist” for the Unity Party, prompting him to respond that he was “not a low-level propagandist.” The exchange has fueled public discussion about whether Garzeawu’s political commentary has affected the reputation he built during his journalism career.

Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor has been arrested and charged in connection with Liberia’s ongoing investigation into an alleged US$336 million cocaine trafficking network. Justice Minister says Taylor faces multiple narcotics-related and money laundering charges, while three foreign nationals have been charged in absentia and former NSA Deputy Director Joseph Gerald Smith has been summoned for questioning.

Jury selection has begun in Liberia’s Criminal Court “C” in the trial of 13 former government officials accused of diverting 29,412 bags of humanitarian rice donated by Saudi Arabia for disaster victims.

BUCHANAN, Liberia — August 18, 2026: A reported burglary at the SIB Bank branch in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, has sparked concern among residents...

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority is advancing Liberia’s bid to regain greater national control of the .lr domain, with a proposed framework involving government oversight, an independent registry operator, and broad stakeholder participation.

Montserrado County Representative Taa Wongbe has questioned the Boakai-Koung administration’s handling of Liberia’s fight against illicit drugs, saying major drug seizures are being undermined by growing public distrust and unanswered allegations surrounding the government’s security institutions.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has broken ground for the development of Providence Island, launching a major government initiative aimed at preserving the historic site...

The young filmmaker steps out from the shadow of a celebrated name, putting his own skills, experience, and creative fire on display while training...

LOFA COUNTY, LIBERIA — Fresh tensions are reportedly emerging at the Solormba Border in Foya District, Lofa County, after military officers from Guinea allegedly...

The expansion will extend scholarship opportunities to public high schools, universities, community colleges, and TVET institutions, with the government aiming to reach more qualified...

Nimba Senator Warns Prolonged Vacancy Following Yekeh Kolubah’s Expulsion Could Raise Serious Constitutional Concerns MONROVIA, Liberia: Senator Samuel G. Kogar has called on the Supreme...