Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay, Contributing Writer Monrovia, Monday, September 8, 2025 – Mary’s Meals, a global school feeding charity, has announced that it is now serving nutritious meals to 3 million children every school day in their educational settings. This achievement, according to the institution highlights the power of collective action, compassion, and commitment to ending child hunger and promoting education. Mary’s Meals provides life-changing meals in schools across some of the world’s poorest communities, ensuring children are nourished and motivated to learn. By serving daily meals, the organization breaks down barriers to education and offers hope for a brighter…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah |Bomi County Correspondent Senjeh District, Bomi County-Monday, September 8, 2025-Bomi County’s traditional leadership has come under the spotlight as Zepeh Clan Chief Madam Konah Harris of Senjeh District boldly demands space for women at the highest level of traditional authority. Chief Harris, one of the few female clan chiefs in the county, is challenging the Ministry of Internal Affairs to allocate at least two paramount chief positions for women in Bomi; a county where all five districts (Dowein, Klay, Suehn Mecca, Senjeh, and Tehr) remain under male leadership. “We believe that females can serve as paramount…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County – Monday, September 8, 2025-Citizens of Ziggida Town have staged a peaceful march in Zorzor City, calling for the immediate release of their kinsmen who were arrested during a joint security operation the previous night. According to reports, several young people of Ziggida were apprehended by officers of the Police Support Unit (PSU) over allegations of involvement in violent activities linked to ongoing tensions surrounding the disappearance of Elder Sackie. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the protesters gathered to petition Zorzor District Commissioner, Hon. Paul R. Kalama. The citizens insisted that…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. |Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru Grand Gedeh County –Monday, September 8, 2025-The ministry of internal Affairs on Friday September 5, 2025 appointed over 120 chiefs from across Grand Gedeh County. The ceremony which was organized by the ministry of internal Affairs brought together chiefs, local authority, security apparatus and Assistant Minister of internal Affairs ended successfully. The event was held to formally present appointment letters to selected local chiefs, confirming their positions in line with the Local Government Act of 2018. According to county superintendent, Hon. Alex Chersia Grant; some letters served as reaffirmation for…
(September 7, 2025): The Cestos City Magisterial Court in RiverCess County has dropped criminal coercion charge against one of two Liberian journalists accused of falsely publishing incriminating information against police officer Ojuku Weeks. The decision to drop the charge against journalist Methuselah Gaye was made at the request of the State Prosecutor or County Attorney, Martin N. Tumoe, acting on behalf of officer Weeks, a private prosecutor. Attorney-At-Law Tumoe informed the Court on Wednesday, 03 September 2025, that journalist Methuselah Gaye has been apologetic and remorseful unlike his colleague Eric Opa Doue since both journalists published the incriminating information against…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay, Contributing Writer Monrovia, September 8, 2025- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is taking significant steps to protect mobile phone users and curb the influx of fake telecommunication equipment. In a strategic session, LTA’s top licensing and regulatory technicians engaged in a lockdown discussion to establish a Central Identification Registry (CIR). The Central Identification Registry (CIR), will require all importers, retailers, and consumers to register each phone’s unique 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). This digital footprint according to the LTA will contains vital information about the phone, including its make, model, memory variant, and whether it…
Sports News|By J. Mason Kollie Voinjama, Lofa County–Lofa County’s pride was on full display at the 2025 Region 1 High School Championship as Voinjama Multilateral High School and Foya Free Pentecostal Global Mission High School emerged champions in kickball and soccer respectively, booking their tickets to the National Finals of the prestigious tournament in Monrovia. In the kickball final, Voinjama Multilateral High School proved unstoppable, defeating C.H. Dewey High School of Bomi with a commanding 14–8 victory. The win capped off an impressive campaign that showcased the team’s speed, strength, and discipline. On the soccer side, Foya Free Pentecostal Global…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Fissebu, Lofa County –Sunday, September 7, 2025-A major boost for rural education is on the horizon after Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi, Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) Board of Commissioners, pledged internet access and scholarships to graduates of the Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute (ZRTTI). Speaking Saturday at the graduation of 69 in-service teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education, Massaquoi announced plans to connect the institute’s main campus to reliable internet through Star connectivity. He also committed scholarships for the nine top-performing graduates of the program. “The Government of Liberia, under the leadership…
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Fassankony, Guinea –Sunday, September 7, 2025-Alternative Youth Radio General Manager and CEO, James Papy Kwabo, was celebrated on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, as International Guest of Honor at the finale of the District Football Tournament in Fassankony, Guinea. The annual vacation league brings together young people from across the region, and this year’s finals carried added significance with Kwabo’s presence. Traveling with more than 15 delegates from Zorzor District, Liberia, he was invited after delivering an earlier message of hope and cross-border cooperation during a friendly match in Wakesu, Lofa County. Inspired by his…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Ziggida Town, Sunday, September 7, 2025- Zeayeama Clan, Zorzor District – Tension is mounting in Ziggida following the mysterious disappearance of Elder Sackie, who has been missing for more than two weeks. The uncertainty has thrown the community into chaos, with residents blocking the main road into the town with trees and large rocks, effectively cutting off movement in and out of Ziggida. On Saturday, locals detained two townsmen, Zazay-Boi Kpadeh and Noowo-ku, accusing them of knowing Sackie’s whereabouts. Both suspects, however, denied involvement, saying Sackie vanished during a trip to Guinea. According to…
