Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Chengbetee Town, Bolloh District, Grand Kru County | January 9, 2026 | A major breakthrough has been recorded in the long-standing murder investigation in Chengbetee Town, Bolloh District, Grand Kru County, as police authorities confirm that the prime suspect has confessed to the killing of a woman identified only as Rose. According to the Liberia National Police, the suspect, Bobbyson Bobby, on Friday, January 9, 2026, admitted during police interrogation that he was responsible for the death of the deceased, whose body was earlier discovered in a bush along a road leading to…
Monrovia, Liberia | 8 January 2026|The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC – Liberia) has taken note of an incident involving a group of young individuals who, on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, went to the Commission’s Upper Bong County Magisterial Office, posted placards on the premises, and made disparaging and unsubstantiated claims that the appointment of Elections Magistrates or officers must be restricted to natives of the counties to which they are assigned. The Commission categorically states that such claims are false, misleading, and unsupported by the Elections Law of Liberia. NEC – Liberia strongly denounces and condemns any action…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent About 400 pieces of illegal bush-meat have been confiscated in Western Liberia by the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) with one suspect, a commercial driver in Timba Town, Gbarpolu County arrested. The arrested, made on January 7, 2026 in Timba Town, Gbarpolu County is the second wildlife crime committed in Western Liberia this week. On January 5, 2026, five persons were arrested for killing, selling and eating Elephant in Sando Village, Gbarpolu County. Authorities say the dramatic interception of the bush-meat occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during the regular inspection of the…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |January 9, 2026 |Residents of Grand Gedeh’s capital, Zwedru are pleading with the City Council to remove roaming cattle from the streets, adding the cattle are destroying private properties. The residents have threatened mass slaughter if the livestock are not relocated to an ideal area. The call to remove the cattle intensified during Thursday’s broadcast of The ‘State Podium’, a regular and popular called–in radio show. Callers described the situation as alarming, noting that the city has been overrun by animals that are turning residential neighborhoods…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County |January 9, 2026|The Grand Kru County Health Team, in collaboration with health partners and the Ministry of Health, has officially begun a massive Mpox vaccination campaign across the county aimed at preventing the spread of the virus and protecting public health. According to a release from the Grand Kru County Health Team, the vaccination exercise commenced at the Barclayville Health Center, with priority given to health workers, key populations, and joint security personnel. Health authorities in the County say the initial phase of the campaign is focused on frontline…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer MONROVIA, LIBERIA |January 9, 2026| The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the interests of consumers in the telecommunications sector. In a bid to ensure that citizens’ concerns are addressed promptly and fairly, the LTA has urged subscribers to utilize its Help Desk service by dialing 2244. This initiative is part of the LTA’s ongoing efforts to provide a platform where consumers can report complaints and seek resolutions regarding telecom-related issues. The Help Desk is designed to offer quick and effective solutions, promoting a culture of accountability and transparency within…
By Peter Kollie The Foya Sub-Committee of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) is facing growing criticism after failing to act on a formal complaint filed by Dr. Bolay FC of Bolahun Town against Massaquoi FC of Foya City for the abrupt cancellation of a friendly match that reportedly caused financial losses and public disappointment. On December 26, 2025, Dr. Bolay FC officially petitioned the LFA Foya Sub-Committee to probe Massaquoi FC for breaching a gentlemen’s agreement and violating the spirit of sportsmanship after abruptly cancelling a scheduled friendly match set for December 25, 2025. According to the complaint letter addressed…
By: J Boimah Johnson Bong County Correspondent Gbarnga City, Bong County, January 8, 2026…Residents of Bong County who participated in the January 5, 2026 talk show held on Voice of Bong (FM103.5 MHz) have praised the current administration of the C.B Dunbar Comprehensive Hospital in Gbarnga for purchasing bran-new buss for the staff and also erecting a security booth. C. B. Dunbar is one of the key hospitals in the county that caters to women and children in addressing primary healthcare, mainly for women and children. On January 5, 2026, residents of Bong County who participated in a local radio…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer MONROVIA, LIBERIA |January 8, 2026| In a landmark initiative, Liberia has taken a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in education. A recent ceremony marked the distribution of internet kits to 157 public senior high schools across the country, bringing the power of the internet to thousands of students. The initiative according to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), aims to enhance access to quality education, improve learning outcomes, and equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the digital age. “The internet kits will enable students and teachers to access a wealth…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh correspondent ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH | January 8,2026 | A heated debate has erupted in Grand Gedeh County following a remark by District #2 Representative, Marie G. Johnson, in which she questioned the professional qualifications of her constituent members. Speaking recently during a “Thank You” tour across her district, Representative Johnson expressed that Konobo District does not have qualified citizens to fill available job openings in government. Representative Johnson revealed that her office has successfully negotiated several employment slots with various government Ministries and Agencies, but she has been unable to find qualified…
