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Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:05:33 GMT
Embattled LACC Boss, Nwabudike, Asked to Resign
[Observer] The Daily Observer has learned that the Liberian Senate has sent a written communication to President George M. Weah, advising him to ask the head of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commision, Cllr. N'dubuisi Nwabudike, to resign.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:16:16 GMT
Civil Society Protests Anti-Corruption Body Chief
[NEWS] A civil society coalition under the banner Liberia CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition (LCACC) has announced a planned protest against the Chairperson of Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Nbudusi Nwabudike, demanding his immediate resignati...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:31 GMT
National Security Agency Reportedly Tailing Dr. Daniel Cassell
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Agents of the National Security Agency (NSA) of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government of President George Manneh Weah are said to be tailing and keeping surveillance on the movement and workings of ren...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:29 GMT
Senatorial Candidate Edith Gongloe-Weh Brands 'Fraud, Violence' Against Female Candidates in Nimba, Gbarpolu Counties As Calculated Attempts to Stop Women's Participation
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- One of Liberia's top female politicians, Edith Gongloe-Weh says unfavorable events against women candidates in Gbarpolu and Nimba Counties in the just ended special senatorial elections are calculated attempts to silence...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:26 GMT
Tnima Students Go Through Struggles As Administration Fails to Provide Stipend, Dormitory and Transportation
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- FrontPageAfrica has been reliably informed about challenges being faced by students attending the Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts, located at the compound of John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:24 GMT
Millennium Challenge Compact Closure Consistent With MCC's 5-Year Compact Lifespan- - MCA-L Clarifies
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- On January 20, 2021, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and Millennium Challenge Account Liberia (MCA-L) marked the close of Liberia's Compact. The $257 million Compact aimed to encourage economic growth and reduce p...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:24 GMT
National Road Fund Seeks Partnership With Financial Institutions to Address Road Challenges
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The head of the National Road Fund, Mr. Boniface D. Satu says the road sector remains seriously challenged and there is a need for stakeholders of the sector to collaborate in addressing it.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:23 GMT
Senator Darius Dillon the Game Is Up
[FrontPageAfrica] Darius Dillon took to Facebook to double down on his support for Musa Bility, the new chairperson of the Liberty Party. Despite claiming to be the self-styled 'light' at the legislature who is all for propriety in public service, Di...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:18 GMT
Embattled Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Cllr. Nwabudike Reportedly Asked to Resign
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- FrontPageAfrica has reliably gathered that the Liberian Senate has written President George Weah advising him to call on the embattled Chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Cllr. A. Ndubuisi Nwabudik...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:14 GMT
International War Criming Trial Coming to Liberian Soil
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia is set to host the war crimes trial of a Sierra Leonean man being prosecuted by Finland, the first cases connected to the country's civil war to be held on its soil.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:51:10 GMT
Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Wants Eton, Ebomaf Financing Agreements Cancelled
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Grand Bassa County Senator Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence has written the Plenary of the Liberian Senate requesting the body to cancel the Loan Financing Agreement between Eton Finance PTE Ltd and the Government of Liberia and...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:19:56 GMT
Sen. Joseph Wants St. Paul River District Get Status
[New Republic] Senator Saah Joseph of Montserrado Count has submitted a Bill praying the indulgence of his colleagues to make St. Paul River District a statutory district within Montserrado County.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:19:54 GMT
Liberia Ghana Mission, Alfalit Liberia Redundant Employees Win Legal Battles
[New Republic] Liberia's Ministry of Labour has ruled in favor of the redundant workers of Alfalit Liberia thus mandating the Institution to settle their obligation of 56,050.00 USD.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:19:30 GMT
Flt. Lt. Rawlings Was People-Oriented - President Weah
[Govt of Liberia] The President of Liberia, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah has described the late Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings as a people-oriented person who loved his country and was an inspiration and role model for many African leaders.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:16:06 GMT
Staffers Besiege Speaker's Office
[New Dawn] Protesting staffers at the House of Representatives Thursday besieged the office of Speaker Bhofal Chambers, demanding component of the Liberian dollar salaries that were allegedly deducted over a period of 17 months.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:55:46 GMT
Journalists Attacked, Harassed, and Threatened While Covering Liberian Senate Election
[CPJ] In the days leading up to and following senatorial elections in Liberia on December 8, 2020, security forces and civilians attacked, harassed, and threatened members of the press, according to journalists who spoke with CPJ and a statement shar...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:57:42 GMT
Waiguru Listed Among Exemplary Leaders By Ex-Liberian President Sirleaf's Foundation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is among 15 African women who have been recognized by a foundation of former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for exemplary leadership in their work.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:20:30 GMT
U.S. $257m Compact Closure Explained
[NEWS] On January 20, 2021, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and Millennium Challenge Account Liberia (MCA-L) marked the close of Liberia's Compact.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:17:16 GMT
MCA-L Breaks Silence On Millennium Challenge Compact Closure
[NEWS] Millennium Challenge Account Liberia (MCA-L) has provided justification for the closure of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Liberia.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:55 GMT
Liberia National Police Online Crime Statistics System Goes Live
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- An online Crime Statistics Information System (CSIS) has been launched at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP). The "Go Live" launch of the system held 25, January 2021, was also marked by the beginning ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:54 GMT
Liberia Land Authority Receives Consignment of Deployment Kits
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has received a consignment of deployment kits which include equipment, office supplies and eight motorbikes worth over USD$50,000.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:51 GMT
Sen. Dillon Proffers Bill for the Amendment of the National Code of Conduct
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senator Darius Dillon (CPP-Montserrado County) has submitted a bill that seeks to amend several portions of the National Code of Conduct, especially relating to the use of government properties for political activities.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:50 GMT
Liberia's Solicitor General Accused of Abusing Power By Ordering the Release of Suspect Without Trial
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Solicitor General Cllr. Sayma Syrenius Cephas has been accused by the President of the Rubber Planters' Association of Liberia, Mrs. Wilhelmina G. Mulbah-Siaway of using his power to illegally release a defenda...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:49 GMT
Millions Spent At Ministry of Finance & Development Planning Without Supporting Documents - General Auditing Commission Audit Report
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The General Auditing Commission audit of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Special Accounts at the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for the fiscal periods 2012/2013 to 2017/2018 released to the National Legis...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:47 GMT
The Need for Cordon Sanitaire Around Liberty Party
[FrontPageAfrica] A serious opposition political party is a government-in-waiting. Onlookers, well-wishers, sympathizers and partisans look forward to it with hope. Such a serious opposition political party therefore ought to meet the expectations an...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:46 GMT
MOA Gives Stimulus Grant to 109 Agro-Enterprises to Boost Their Capacity and Improve Food Security
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Liberia through the Ministry of Agriculture has provided grants to small agri-businesses in an effort to strengthen their capacities in contributing to building up the nation's food security.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:42 GMT
Liberia Football Association to Kick-Off Us$1.4m Headquarters Project
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Football Association (LFA) will shortly kick-off its headquarters project on the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Boulevard.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:39 GMT
LIBX Records Foundation Targets Drug Addicts for Rehabilitation
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In recent years, illicit drug abuse in Liberia has become a serious problem, as many talented individuals now transmute addicts and a problem for public health and law.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:37 GMT
Two Months in the Hospital After Self-Immolation, Archie Ponpon Craves for Advanced Treatment - Worries Over Children's Future
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Activist Leroy Archie Ponpon, a staff of the Temple of Justice, who set himself ablaze in demand of salary and benefits owed him by the Judiciary Branch of Government last December, has given FrontPageAfrica a rare inter...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:33 GMT
CPP Chairman Cummings Mocks President Weah's 'Take Note' Warning to Officials, Says No Political Will to Fight Corruption
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Tough-talking opposition leader Alexander Cummings says President George Weah's pledge to fight corruption in his State of the Nation Address was just another long list of broken promises he keeps making to the Liberian ...



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