Tag: Liberia News

Liberia’s MTN Trending Artist of the Year, 10:30, is at the center of a growing national conversation after alarming images of his deteriorating health surfaced online. As speculation swirls around his recent religious conversion, lifestyle, and the mystery behind his illness, one fact remains clear—no official medical diagnosis has been made public, and the artist is urgently seeking support to travel abroad for treatment.

Miatta Fahnbulleh has sparked a heated national conversation after making strong remarks about Liberia’s former leaders Charles Taylor, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and George Weah during a recent podcast appearance. Her comments, which linked Liberia’s painful past, the rise of new political leadership, and the performance of past administrations, have triggered debate among citizens over accountability, leadership choices, and how history should judge those who governed the country.

Despite facing persistent criticism over her personal style and public image, Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, continues to shift the national conversation toward youth empowerment through scholarships, grants, employment programs, and skills development initiatives. As one of the youngest cabinet ministers in the Unity Party administration, her leadership has sparked both praise and controversy, with supporters arguing that her accomplishments—not her wardrobe—should define her legacy.

BREAKING: Eight defendants have been found guilty on all charges in Liberia’s largest human trafficking trial after a unanimous jury reached a verdict in just 20 minutes. The case involved 57 victims who say they were lured with fake job offers to Canada before being subjected to months of horrific abuse. Sentencing is pending as the landmark case marks a major test of justice and accountability in Liberia.

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.

There is growing concern over the high cost of doing business at the Freeport of Liberia, a situation that is forcing many business tycoons...