Kemayah, Broh & Williams in the Dock
Ex-Foreign Minister faces Criminal Court “C” over 29 000-bag Saudi rice scandal first flagged by Assets Recovery Team on 14 April 2025 Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah was on Thursday, 26 June 2025, led into Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice by Liberia National Police officers and court sheriffs. The dramatic arrival came two hours...
LMDC Clears Organ Theft Claims in Jamesetta Kugmeh’s Death
Investigation blames kidney failure and complications post-cesarean; public demands healthcare reform The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has dismissed widespread allegations of organ removal in the death of 28-year-old Jamesetta Kugmeh, citing kidney failure and internal complications as the cause. Kugmeh died on May 20 at JFK Hospital following a cesarean section earlier this year at ELWA Hospital. Her death...
Chief Minister David Sengeh Hints at Future Presidential Ambitions
Sierra Leone’s tech-savvy leader reflects on leadership legacy, says future bid depends on national service record Freetown – Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has indicated that he may consider running for higher national office in the future, but only if he believes he has genuinely served the country to a high standard during his current tenure. In a...
Deputy Minister Sando Blasts Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee Over Unity Party Criticism
Information Ministry Defends Boakai Administration, Labels Gbowee’s Remarks as Biased and Misleading Monrovia, Liberia – Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sando has issued a strong rebuttal to Liberian Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee, following her recent criticism of the Unity Party-led government. At a press briefing hosted by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), Sando described Gbowee’s statements...
NCHE Shuts Down 31 Illegal Colleges in Liberia
Commission Orders Immediate Closure, Citing Violations of Higher Education Law Monrovia, Liberia – In a decisive move to restore integrity to Liberia’s higher education system, the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) has ordered the closure of 31 unauthorized tertiary institutions operating without accreditation across the country. The decision comes amid increasing concerns over the rise of unregulated institutions offering unrecognized...
Brutal Murder of Liberian-Canadian Woman Sparks Outrage and Demands for Justice
Marshall Highway, Liberia – A tragic and gruesome killing has left the Marshall Highway community in shock and raised serious questions about justice and accountability in Liberia. The victim, Sianeah Goe, a Liberian-Canadian woman who had recently returned home after spending most of her life in Canada, was reportedly murdered in her newly built residence under disturbing circumstances. Goe, who...
Capitol Arson Probe Heats Up: Lawmakers Implicated in Explosive Revelations
Yekeh Kolubah Confirms Voices in Audio, Points to NSA Agents in Controversial Plot MONROVIA - The Capitol Building arson case has taken a dramatic turn as Representative Yekeh Kolubah publicly acknowledged his voice and that of fellow lawmaker Abu in a controversial audio recording tied to the ongoing investigation. The audio, once dismissed in court due to suspicions it may...
Eddie Watson Named LTA’s First Brand Ambassador Amid Growing Debate
In a move stirring mixed reactions across Liberia’s entertainment and regulatory landscape, Eddie Watson, a Liberian-born Ghanaian actor and producer, has reportedly been signed on as the first ever brand ambassador for the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA). The announcement, shared quietly through recent social-media posts and later confirmed indirectly, has ignited a flurry of public response. Public Reaction: Praise and...
Tensions Rise as CDC Faces Possible Raid Amid Political Retaliation Allegations
Liberia stands on the brink of what many fear could be a major political crisis, as reports circulate that the Unity Party (UP)-led government may authorize a police raid on the headquarters of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This follows a chain of recent political events, including the controversial imprisonment of three CDC...
Liberia to Reopen Probes into Mysterious Deaths, Seek US Aid for Sanctioned Ex-Officials
The Liberian government has announced its intention to revive investigations into a series of mysterious deaths that occurred during the previous Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) administration, signaling a renewed commitment to justice and accountability. In a significant move, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that it has also initiated discussions with the United States to secure crucial information and cooperation...
