Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Alphonso Bonar A 33-year-old man from Karluway District in Maryland County, who was allegedly pawned to a witchcraft network in Karloken by his mother has been discovered alive. Kingba Musu who had been reported missing since January 9, 2026, was discovered alive, prompting immediate investigation by local security officials. Authorities allege that Musu’s disappearance was orchestrated by his mother, Martha Musu, who reportedly admitted to pawning her son to a woman named Vero from Karloken as part of a purported witchcraft network. On January 12, 2026, around 8:30 a.m., Liberia Immigration Service Commander John Blamo, alongside Inspector Samuel T.…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County| January 13, 2025 | Former President of the Grand Kru Teachers’ Association, Madam Mamie Baryor Scott, has raised serious concerns over the impact of the County Development Fund (CDF) on women in Grand Kru County, questioning whether the annual allocation is delivering tangible benefits to the most vulnerable groups. Speaking recently, Madam Scott said that despite Grand Kru County receiving US$186,000 annually from the County Development Fund, women across the county continue to face hardship, unemployment, and limited access to empowerment opportunities. “Year after year, the County Development Fund…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer MONROVIA,LIBERIA | January 13, 2025 | The Liberian Senate has voted to abolish the Ministry of Internal Affairs and replace it with the newly created Ministry of Local Government, a major step toward strengthening decentralization and improving local governance. The decision aligns with the Local Government Act of 2018, which calls for shifting power from Monrovia to county and district authorities. Lawmakers say the new ministry will empower local leaders, improve grassroots service delivery, and reduce delays caused by centralized decision‑making. Under the reform, the Ministry of Local Government will oversee all local…
Ganta City, Nimba County | Jan. 13, 2026 | The Liberia Rural Reporters News Network RRNN Lofa County Correspondent, J. Mason Kollie on Monday January 12, 2026 started a three day Law enforcement and Media Conference in Ganta City, Nimba County. The Law Enforcement and Media Conference brought together journalists and law enforcement officers from five counties including Lofa, Margibi, Bong, Nimba and Grand Cape Mount counties. According to the Press Union of Liberia President Julius Kanubah, the Law enforcement and Media Conference is intended to have a perfect cum smooth coordination between the Liberian media and joint Security in…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | Jan. 13, 2026 | Growing concerns over sanitation and public safety have prompted an urgent call for action in Fish- Town, where a major city road has been overtaken by garbage and rendered unusable. The Public Relations Officer of the River Gee Vocational and Technical Training Institute, Mr. Bobby Franklin Winn, has called on the Fish Town City Corporation, headed by Mayor Wlehplue Bartee, to step up and urgently intensify its sanitation and cleanup operations following the deterioration of a critical access road. The road connecting Madam Nora…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. |Gbarpolu Correspondent YOMO TOWN, |January 12, 2026 |In rural Liberia, Rev. Nelson P. Toe Sr. has found a way to turn rotten wood into a thriving business. With the help of a friend, he learned to craft beautiful furniture from rattan, bamboo, and bitterroot, providing for his family and inspiring others to do the same. “I never knew how to fix rotten chairs, but now I’m making a living from it,” Rev. Toe said. He and his wife used to harvest rattan from the bush, but for now, they get it through others’ harvest to…
TAPPITA–Stakeholders’ consultation has commenced ahead of the pavement of the 41-kilometer Tappita-Toe Town road. The consultation, which involved stakeholders like traditional leaders, religious groups, and civil society organizations lasted from January 4-7, 2026 along the Tapita–Toe corridor. Consultants and technical experts from CICO (the contracting firm), led by Project Manager, Carlos Jenkins Doloqui and Social Engagement Manager, Hawa Henry kickstart the awareness campaign to educate community members and travelers about the road construction and what is expected of them during the contract period. The team held a primary town hall meeting at the Tappita Civil Compound. The meeting saw…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Barkedu Town, Quardu Gboni | January 12, 2025|Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah over the weekend broke ground for the expansion of a Junior High to a modern Senior High School in Barkedu Town, Quardu Bondi Administrative district. During the ground breaking ceremony, Minister Jarso Maley Jallah said, the expansion of the Junior high School in Barkedu Town is the Government of Liberia initiative in enhancing quality education for students in Lofa, particularly in Quardu Gboni District. “As we break ground today for the expansion of this school in Barkedu, it’s our hope that…
Monrovia, Liberia | 11 January 2012| Based on the facts, evidence, and applicable law in the Action of Debt case, the Commercial Court of Liberia has ruled that the plaintiff, M-Tosh Prints Media, failed to meet the required burden of proof to establish its claim that the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) owed it US$877,000.00. In March 2025, M-Tosh Prints Media filed an Action of Debt before the Commercial Court, alleging that, in addition to pre-packed election materials ordered by the NEC, it imported 1,898 excess election materials valued at US$877,000.00. The company further claimed that these materials were…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer MONROVIA,LIBERIA | January 11, 2025| The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has officially opened the newly refurbished Logan Town Market, a significant step towards revitalizing local commerce in District #15, Montserrado County. LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh led the dedication ceremony at the weekend in Monrovia, announcing a generous interest-free loan of 500,000 Liberian dollars to support local marketers. The refurbishment project was a collaborative effort, with LPRC covering 50% of the costs and Managing Director Tweh personally contributing the remaining half. This initiative demonstrates LPRC’s commitment to community development and its leadership’s…
