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July 26, 2024 17:24 UTC
Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has named three officials, along with several others from the former George Manneh Weah administration as persons of interest in the death of Emmanuel Barten Nyeswua. Norris Tweah, Mr. James Thompson, Dr. Emmanuel Wreh, Gibson Tumbey, Robert Kettor, Musa Sesay, and Joe Tokpah, have already been questioned. How Barten diedEmmanuel Barten Nyeswua, Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, was found dead at his 72nd Boulevard residence on October 10, 2020, after an evening out at D’Calabash resort. Nyeswua’s death was the fourth auditor’s death in eight days under the Weah administration, following the deaths of LRA employees Albert Peters, Gifty Lama, and George Fanbutu. Despite these reports, the exact circumstances of Nyeswua’s death, including the identities of those present, remain unclear.
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July 24, 2024 12:29 UTC
In April, Representative Kolubah was photographed standing with a female student by an individual believed to be associated with the children of President Boakai. On Monday, July 22, Representative Kolubah posted on social media that his political “base” at his Old Road residence was raided by officers of the Liberia National Police, reportedly for his critical stance against the Boakai-led government. The Police also shot live bullets and teargas and took away five of my motorbikes from my Base,” Rep. Kolubah said. He added: “The “war” President Joseph Boakai has started, I can assure him that we have been at it for six years. Addressing a news conference at the residence of Representative Kolubah, the CDC Secretary General condemned the police action, adding that an attack on the Representative is an attack on every Liberian.
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July 23, 2024 22:06 UTC
Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for concerted efforts of all Mano River Union states to consolidate the existence of the union. This led to poor visibility and attention by the MRU Secretariat,” President Boakai stressed. Therefore, President Boakai emphasized the need for member states to demonstrate more commitment to the union. I’m therefore appealing to all of you, including our development partners, to be open and foresighted, during this celebration. Your kind suggestions will help us chart a new development course to fulfill our objectives through our Secretariat,” President Boakai added.
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July 23, 2024 21:52 UTC
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July 23, 2024 09:06 UTC
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July 23, 2024 05:59 UTC
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July 22, 2024 13:06 UTC
Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]Over the weekend, former President Weah and his wife, Mrs. Clar Marie Weah, returned home after a month abroad. Although the arrival was peaceful, the significant presence of the army raised concerns, with many questioning the motive behind their deployment. Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Jerolinmek Mathew Piah defended the AFL deployment, citing a threat from ex-President Weah’s supporters. Deploying the AFL, we think it is a calculated attempt to harm Mr. Weah. Mr. Weah’s life is under threat under Mr. Boakai,” SG Koijee said.
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July 18, 2024 14:46 UTC
“In light of the ongoing economic exploitation of unlawful visa refusals for Liberians by the United States Embassy in Monrovia, I, Rev. Krua and his organizations, UHRI and the Free Liberia Movement, are seeking “equal opportunities” and a U.S. visa waiver for all Liberians. He said this year, 41 countries with a total population of over one billion are eligible to enter the United States without visa. But over 70% of Liberian visa applicants are denied visa and their visa fees are not refunded. Ten Presidents of Liberia were citizens of the United States of America.”
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July 18, 2024 14:38 UTC
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected], Webster Clayeh, [email protected]Over the weekend, former President Weah and his wife, Mrs. Clar Marie Weah, returned home after a month abroad. Although the arrival was peaceful, the significant presence of the army raised concerns, with many questioning the motive behind their deployment. The House, through a majority vote, summoned top security officials, including Geraldine George, Minister of Defense; Cllr. Samuel Koffi Woods, President Boakai’s National Security Advisor, to explain the reason behind the army’s deployment. Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Jerolinmek Mathew Piah defended the AFL deployment, citing a threat from ex-President Weah’s supporters.
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July 17, 2024 21:48 UTC
Monrovia — The representative of Grand Grand Gedeh’s third district, Jacob Debee, has raised concern over the deteriorating condition of the National Correction Palace in Zwedru. By Jaheim T. Tumu- [email protected]The facility is reportedly in a deplorable state, highlighting significant issues with infrastructure, power supply, vehicles and maintenance. The condition of such a vital institution reflects systemic problems that need urgent attention to ensure the humane treatment of inmates and the proper functioning of the justice system. In his communication to House Speaker, Fonati Koffa, Rep Debee said such conditions pose a serious security risk to the lives and well-being of the people and residents of Grand Gedeh County. Rep. Debee noted that the vehicles used by the PSU officers at the Palace are all grounded, which impedes the officers’ effective operations.
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July 17, 2024 17:56 UTC
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July 17, 2024 13:38 UTC
Liberia currently faces an existential health threat due to the prevalence of substandard and expired drugs and other medicinal products across the country, the Managing Director of Liberia Medicine and Health Product Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), Luke L. Bawo, has alarmed. He highlighted a concerning reality where approximately 45% of medicines and health products in Liberia are either expired or substandard, posing a significant health threat to the population. "Liberia faces an existential health threat. "Approximately 45% of medicine or health products circulating in Liberia here are either expiring commodities or substandard," he noted. "It is our mandate to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of health commodities in circulation in Liberia," he said.
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July 16, 2024 22:43 UTC
By Obediah Johnson, [email protected]The Gbarpolu County senator observed that past and current governments have been struggling to ensure the prosecution of individuals named in these audit reports and findings released by both the GAC and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). He made these comments at a brief ceremony marking the launch of public hearings on audit reports released by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) held at Capitol Building in Monrovia on Monday, July 15. “The Auditor General has done an excellent job to produce these reports. He disclosed that upon receiving the reports from the Auditor General, the PAC will conduct public hearings and publish its findings within a 90 day period. It is assisted by a Secretariat which was established during the 53rd National Legislature in April 2013.
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July 16, 2024 12:37 UTC