Liberia: Canadian Police Arrest 48-Yr-Old Liberian for Robbery and Counterfeiting
MONROVIA — Police in Toronto, Canada, have arrested 48-year-old, Hallie Ndorley, a Liberian in connection with robbery and counterfeiting. According to the police, during the arrest, officers located a large amount of Canadian cash, a large quantity of counterfeit currency, and black and white paper that police believe is used in currency scams. The police, therefore, sent out a warning the public about a “black money scam” after making an arrest in a robbery and fraud investigation and locating a large sum of counterfeit bills. Police said these scams are accomplished by giving the victim a large quantity of banknote-sized black or white pieces of paper. The fraudster then convinces the victim that if they buy a special solvent from them it will remove the dye on the paper and they will become real bills.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 31, 2022 01:43 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Nuquay Fined US$7.6k for Power Theft
MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has seen documents suggesting that Senator Emmanuel Nuquay has been fined US$7,605 for power theft by the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). FrontPageAfrica has not been able to independently verify the documents. However, the documents seen reveal that Sen. Nuquay’s lawyer signed an MOU with the LEC taking responsibility for the illegal use of power at his former residence in the Omega Community, Paynesville and at the same time committing himself to the payment of the fine. Senator Nuquay, according to the LEC, violated the Liberia Panel Law chapter 15, section 15.88 which calls for prosecution, punishment (fines), and imprisonment if found guilty and refuses to live up to the law. The Senator’s Omega estate was found to be illegally enjoined to the LEC power grid on December 14, 2022, however, the commitment to fine was signed on December 29, 2022.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2022 22:11 UTC
Liberia: “Dr. Cassell's Dream is Not Dead”
On behalf of Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, who is the leader of MOVEE, the Chairman of MOVEE, Robert M. Sammie, extended condolences to the family of the late Dr. Cassell, the leader of the PLP. MOVEE stated that Cassell had a vision for Liberia and its people, which he expressed through the People's Liberation Party, and that Cassell is not dead as long as his legacy and vision live on in the party. MOVEE also stated that Cassell's vision for Liberia and its people was expressed through the People's Liberation Party. On December 27, the People's Liberation Party issued a statement in Monrovia confirming that its political leader, Cassell, had passed away. According to him, medical professionals at a hospital pronounced Dr. Cassell dead after they attempted to resuscitate him but were unable to do so successfully.
Source:Daily Observer
December 30, 2022 20:23 UTC
Liberia: ‘Buga’ Hit-Maker Kizz Daniel Confirms December 30 Concert in Monrovia
Monrovia — The world is currently having a taste of Kizz Daniel, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, as he goes from country to country, thrilling fans and patrons with his hit songs. On Friday, December 30, it’ll be the turn of his Liberian fans, and prior to that, the singer has confirmed his eagerness to perform in the West African country. Liberian musicians expected to perform, include Kobazzie, Teddy Ride, Stunn , J Slught, Davero, Aiira, and J Wils. The Kizz Daniel Live in Liberia concert is organized by Mackeline & Company LLC, a Liberian and American registered company. “The company wants to help build up Liberia and promote Liberian artists, and link them with trending artists in the World,” the organizers said.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 30, 2022 04:01 UTC
PLP Cassell’s Death: Condolences Pour in From Politicians
The social and traditional media outlets early Monday morning were inundated by reports of the death of the political leader of the People’s Liberation Party, Dr. Daniel Cassell. Cassell, prior to his death, had been under house arrest following his arrest on March 17, by the US government for a litany of allegedly financial malpractices. He fell off the mountain on Sunday and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, family members, and the PLP. We are on Earth to spend time with our family and friends, and tomorrow we’ll disappear.
Source:Daily Observer
December 28, 2022 23:18 UTC
GNN Liberia Season’s Greetings To All Liberians, Foreign Residents, Calls For Peaceful 2023 Elections
The Management of Global News Network Incorporated, publisher of several news outlets in Liberia including two newspapers, GNN-Liberia and The Star, and its widely browse website: www.gnnliberia.com is wholeheartedly pleased to wish all its many browsing and reading public Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year – 2023. The Chief Executive Officer, and Publisher of the network, Joel Cholo Brooks in his message called on Liberians ahead of the much publicize 2023 general and presidential elections to publicly exhibit nationalism and be peaceful during these elections, and try by all means to avoid those vices that will retrograde the growth and development of our beloved nation. Mr. Brooks further urged heads of the three branches of the Liberian Government to be more nationalistic in the performing of their respective duties aimed at putting Liberia on the map of good governance in world in the coming new year. “Liberia is the only country we have, let us do away with those things that will divide us as Liberians to destroy country. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year”, Brooks in his message noted(Visited 6 times, 8 visits today)
Source:GNN Liberia
December 25, 2022 10:24 UTC
Liberia: Mob Violence Claims Lives of Two Zogos, Accused of Hararassing Shoppers on X-Mas Eve
Liberia: Mob Violence Claims Lives of Two Zogos, Accused of Hararassing Shoppers on X-Mas EveMonrovia – Two Zogos (drug addicted) are said to have died after they harassedseveral Christmas shoppers and vendors in central Monrovia. The group of Zogos took to the streets Saturday, moving into stores with cutlasses to harass individuals. One eyewitness said the group of Zogos gathered at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) to get their Christmas gifts. Angered by neglect, the Zogos took to the streets and resorted to harassing vendors and Christmas shoppers. She added: “So the people started to retaliate and two Zogos died, one on Ashmun Street and the other one died somewhere around Water Street.”
Source:Front Page Africa
December 24, 2022 15:53 UTC
Liberia: MCC Launches Climate Crisis Mitigation Project To Protect Vulnerable Communities
Monrovia – The City Government of Monrovia, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 launched the Monrovia Grow Green (MonGrow Green) Project with the aim of addressing climate change-related crisis including flooding and sea erosion. The project will also seek to transform Monrovia into a safer, cleaner, greener and more inclusive city through participatory Climate Change mitigation and adaptation interventions. Most importantly, the project aims to provide livelihood to climate migrants and internally displaced persons (IDPs) and provide public awareness and sensitization on climate mitigation and adaptation mechanisms. We will do follow ups to ensure that you are actually doing the business the project empowers you to do. Today, we are participating in the official launch of a significant milestone project that will help us to help ourselves.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 23, 2022 22:59 UTC
Liberia: Criminal Court ‘A’ Calls For Retrial In EPS Agent Alleged Murder Case, As Beings Down Hung-Verdict Against Defendant Kollie
Liberia: Criminal Court ‘A’ Calls For Retrial In EPS Agent Alleged Murder Case, As Beings Down Hung-Verdict Against Defendant KollieMonrovia – Criminal Court ‘A’ Judge Roosevelt Willie, on Thursday, December 22, announced a retrial in the alleged murder case involving dismissed EPS Agent, Patrick Kollie. The retrial was a result of a hung verdict brought down by a 12-man jurors, who decided in the court could not derive a decision to find the defendant not guilty or guilty. Defendant Kollie, during the trial, pleaded not guilty to the indictment of murder and stated that the arm was discharged mistakenly, during a tussle with criminals at the Police Academy Junction. The juror hung-verdict decision means Defendant Kollie will still serve a prison sentence until a determination can be made in the case, following a retrial. Richard J. Scott, Jr. told FrontPageAfrica Thursday, December 22, that the Defense reserve the right to file a bond for Defendant Kollie at the current stage of the case.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 23, 2022 08:08 UTC
Liberia: Defendants in US$100M Multiple Money Laundering Crimes Plead Not Guilty
Monrovia – Defendants who were charged by the Grand Jury of Montserrado County with the crimes of money laundering, illegal possessions of drugs, illegal importation of drugs and criminal conspiracy have pleaded not guilty to the charges. The defendants, appearing at Criminal Court “C” Thursday, pleaded innocent to the crime after being arraigned in open court. The four defendants Malam Conte, Adulai Djibri Djalo, Makki Admeh Issam and Oliver A. Zayzay, and others to be identified, are linked to a US$100,000,000 (One Hundred Million) money laundering case. They were indicted for commissioning the crime of Money Laundering, Unlicensed Possession of Controlled Drug, Unlicensed Importation of Controlled Drugs and Criminal Conspiracy. Their indictment noted that the act of the Defendants is contrary to Section 15.2 of the Money Laundering Act, 2.2(b) of the Penal Law of Liberia, and against the peace and dignity of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 23, 2022 08:00 UTC
Liberia: Family Denies Knowing Aunty Who Allegedly Injected Angel
When asked about this purported aunt called Lisa Jackson, whom it is reported to have administered injections to Angel, he said they do not know any Lisa Jackson to be attached to their family. Neither do they know her as any “legal guardian” to Angel as is reportedly in the school’s file. “It is one Prince Nelson, who is the contact person for Angel and not Lisa, or maybe Lisa Jackson is Prince’s wife. Edwina Barchu, differed with the uncle not knowing about Ms. Jackson being the “legal guardian” of Angel. “Records revealed to us that Madam Lisa Jackson was the guardian of the deceased Angel Nagbe.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 22, 2022 11:22 UTC
Liberia: Bomi Citizens in the Diaspora Make Donations to Visually Impaired and Physically Challenged Communities
He added that the funding was raised and provided by citizens hailing from Bomi who are residing in some countries in the diaspora. “We have come to identify with this institution and present assorted and other food items during this festive. The Bomi Diaspora Association became interested in your story when they heard that your property was burglarized and food items and others were taken away. And this is why we are here.”The group also provided similar items to the disabled community in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. “A good number of us were born in Bomi and Bomi did a lot for us when we were growing up.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 22, 2022 11:22 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Release of Pre-trial Detainees due to Overcrowded Prisons
Monrovia – The Supreme Court is currently troubled by the latest report about the news of widespread illness and reported deaths at the Monrovia Central Prison and has therefore ordered the release of some pre-trial detainees. “It’s something very terrible; the lack of food, no medical attention, no safe drinking water, and the prison is overcrowded,” a source within the Monrovia Central Prison said. As a means of decongesting the facility, Minister Tarawali noted that the government has begun the construction of extra prison facilities at the Monrovia Central Prison. However, a week following said meeting, the Supreme Court of Liberia has instructed magistrates to release pre-trial detainees amidst reports of a looming health crisis at the central prison. According to prison officials, the prison is overcrowded as such they have vowed not to allow any more inmates until measures are instituted to address overcrowding at the Monrovia Central Prison.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 21, 2022 11:08 UTC
Liberia: Prince Johnson ‘Steps Aside’ as Standard Bearer of the Movement for Democratic Reconstruction, Sen. Koung to Take Over
Liberia: Prince Johnson ‘Steps Aside’ as Standard Bearer of the Movement for Democratic Reconstruction, Sen. Koung to Take OverMONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has reliably learned that Senator Prince Y. Johnson (Nimba County, MDR) has agreed and is prepared to turn over his authority as the head of his own Movement for Democratic Reconstruction (MDR) to Senator Jeremiah Koung whom many describe as Sen. Johnson’s godson. This news comes days ahead of the MDR’s convention scheduled for Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Ganta, Nimba County. The Nimba County Senator recognized the Collaborating Political Party Standard Bearer’s contribution by describing him as a good humanitarian. Speaking a local radio station in Ganta, Sen. Koung said both him and Senator Johnson were unsure of their support for Pres. Sen. Koung: “I am not happy with the CDC Government,” Sen. Koung said.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 21, 2022 11:08 UTC
Liberia: Brenda Moore Elected Deputy Presiding Officer for West Africa at the African Union on Economic, Social & Cultural Council
MONROVIA – Kids Educational Engagement Project (KEEP) Executive Director Madam Brenda Moore has been elected Deputy Presiding Officer for West Africa at the African Union on Economic, Social & Cultural Council (ECOSOCC). Madam Moore is the first female and Liberian to serve as Deputy Presiding Officer since the organization was established in 2004. Henry Karmo, [email protected]“I am truly honored to have been elected to serve as Deputy Presiding Officer (DPO) for West Africa at the African Union’s ECOSOCC. She further said in her acceptance remarks that her role also involves engaging with member states, various parliamentarians, media, and civil society organizations of the ECOWAS region” Madam Moore lamented. The ECOSOCC General Assembly has a tenure of four years.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 20, 2022 08:49 UTC