Author: Paul M Kanneh
By Ben TC BrooksRiver Gee County – [April 12, 2025] -A 43-years-old Nigerian National, Frank Agbata alias Oyeigbo was, on Friday, April 11, 2025 arrested with substantial quantity of illicit substances at the Tienpo Nyunken checkpoint in River Gee County. The unlawful substances include, 27.9 grams of Kush, 1.4 kilograms of marijuana, and 31 tablets of tramadol.Agbata has been a key trafficker of illicit substances in the Southeastern part of Liberia who has been under surveillance by agents of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA). Following his arrest, LDEA Commander, Richard N. Nango told reporters that the Agency has had…
BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA-Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL) has conducted an intensive training as part of ongoing efforts to enhance relationship among law enforcement agencies and communities in Grand Bassa County. The training also discussed the prevention of crimes and other “unwholesome” behaviors.The training was conducted on April 10, 2025 in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. About 40 people representing communities, women, youth, police, judiciary and media, participated in the training.The training also focused on empowering community members to work together with law enforcement agencies to create a safe and secured environment. Through interactive and role-playing exercises facilitated by the Commander of the…
By Ben TC BrooksMonrovia-[March 26, 2025]-The Liberian National Red Cross Society has begun a two-day capacity building storytelling for fundraising workshop in Monrovia. Journalists, including Red Cross staff and volunteers are beneficiaries of the two-day capacity building initiative.The training, which is supported by the Swedish Red Cross, is intended for participants to master the art of impactful storytelling. It also aims for Journalists to tell story that will raise awareness, change minds, attract supporters, encourage donations, build partnerships and create emotional connections in the society.The two days capacity building training workshop is taking place at the Liberia National Red Cross…
FEBRUARY 27, 2025Distinguished guests, school authorities, teachers, parents, students, members of the press, and most importantly, the newly inducted student leaders, ladies and gentlemen I bring you warm greetings from the Board, Management, and the entire team at Alternative Youth Radio (AYR). It is an absolute honor to stand before you today at this important moment in your leadership journey. Let me first congratulate every one of you who has been entrusted with the responsibility to lead. It is a privilege, but more importantly, it is a call to service. And today, I want to speak to you about what that call…
By R-Joe Ks FINEBOYThe Resident Judge of Sinoe County, Geplah T-ikloh Konton, has alarmed over the inadequacy of judicial workers in the county, which according to him, is hampering the full dispensation of justice in the county. Judge Konto noted that the issue of parties’ litigants is paramount to the dispensation of justice, adding, complainants and defendants often do not have representations. The Sinoe County’s Resident Judge spoke during the opening ceremony of the February term of court on the theme “adequate representation of parties’ litigants”. He stressed the need for more judicial workers, terming it as cardinal in fulfilling…
Zorzor, Lofa County, January 16, 2025-Alternative Youth Radio (AYR) has declined the donation of a motorcycle by Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus. The management of AYR said it declined the donation because it conflicts with its institution policy on donation. “Our policy clearly prohibits the branding or personalization of donated items with the names of individual donors. Instead, AYR maintains transparency by sharing public stories of appreciation and acceptance to honor such contributions”, a statement of rejection from AYR said.AYR noted that Senator Cyrus’s request to brand the motorcycle with his name is in direct conflict with this long-standing policy.…
Monrovia-The leadership of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and Media Lawyers Network (LMLN), today January 14, 2025, accompanied two Liberian Journalists (Bai Best and David Yates) in response to police interrogation. The two journalists work for the Daily Observer Newspaper.The journalists’ appearance before the police follows ongoing concerns regarding their interrogation and harassment relating to their reporting on the recent mysterious death of Anwar Futloo, General Manager of Boulevard Palace Hotel.Tuesday’s meeting, which was scheduled in accordance with a prior agreement, was disrupted when police investigators from the Crime Services Division stated that they could not proceed with the…
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has strongly condemned what it terms as maltreatment and unjust interrogation of two journalists of the Daily Observer Newspaper by the Liberia National Police (LNP).The PUL said it is particularly troubled by the conduct of Deputy Police Commissioner for Crime Services, Simeon Frank, and his team of investigators for subjecting journalists Bai Best and David Yates to harassment, intimidation, and wrongful detention in the discharge of their reportorial duties“It is both unprofessional and unacceptable for Commissioner Frank and his team to label journalist David Yates as a “person of interest” and a “suspect” in…
The Lofa County Bar Association (LCBA) says it condemns the recent acts of violence in Dugomai Town, Lofa County in which houses, including the Magisterial Court and Police Station in John Town, were set ablaze by unidentified individuals.The LCBA has also called on the government to launch a swift and impartial investigation into the violence act and bring perpetrators to book. “In response to these troubling events, the LCBA demands a swift, transparent, and impartial investigation into the following:The LCBA says it commends the Liberia National Police, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the joint security forces of Lofa County, and…
“With this initiative, we are proud to announce our return to River Gee and Grand Gedeh counties. This is more than just a project—it’s a homecoming and a renewal of our promise to the communities that first embraced our mission,” – Atty Yah V Parwon – Country Director, Medica LiberiaMedica Liberia has officially launched the Strengthening Action, Response, and Services for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (STARS-4-SGBV) project, funded by the Embassy of Ireland. The event coincided with the commencement of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign and brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, members of the…
