DCN News, River Cess (2025)

14/10/2025

Cameroon’s Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims presidential election victory

courtesy: Al Jazeera

13/10/2025

RiverCess County Administration Condemns Attacks on Superintendent Zahnwea

By: D. Cyrus Fanciah

Cestos City, RiverCess County – The RiverCess County Administration has strongly condemned what it describes as persistent and unwarranted attacks on the character of superintendent Byron W. Zahnwea by certain individuals.

In an official statement issued on Monday October 13, the county administration emphasized that while democracy encourages the expression of diverse views, such expressions must be grounded in truth and carried out with respect for established authorities.

“It is true that in a democratic society, there are contrary views on issues,” the statement noted. “However, such endeavors must be guided by truth and respect for constituted authorities.”

The administration clarified that the work of the county has not come to a standstill, contrary to claims being circulated by some actors. It stressed that development projects and governance initiatives under Superintendent Zahnwea, appointed by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, remain ongoing and are yielding results.

The statement also highlighted the cohesiveness of the county leadership, stating that the principal deputies of Superintendent Zahnwea have the boldness and integrity to express any internal disagreements within the appropriate channels, rather than engaging in public criticism through proxies.

“If there is anything undermining the discharge of their statutory duties, the deputies are courageous enough to address it within the leadership circle,” the statement added.

The county administration further called on those allegedly behind what it termed a "smear campaign" to raise their personal grievances directly, rather than invoking the names of other local officials in what appears to be a calculated attempt to sow division.

In a broader call to action, the leadership of RiverCess County urged all citizens to prioritize unity and development over division and bitterness. The statement encouraged residents to recognize and support the ongoing development initiatives in the county.

“We admonish the citizens of RiverCess to work together, focus on improving our county, and show appreciation for the ongoing development efforts, rather than being constantly divisive and hostile towards one another,” the statement concluded.

Recently several prominent River Cess citizens including strong supporters of the Ruling Unity Party are calling for the removal of of Superintendent Byron Zahnwea over allegations of bad governance, lack of collaboration with his deputies among others.

13/10/2025

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13/10/2025

Veteran Educator Slams River Cess School System, Describes It as “Dead”

By: D. Cyrus Fanciah

Cestos City, River Cess County ___A veteran educator and civil society advocate in River Cess County, Mr. Charles Harrison Teah Sr., has strongly criticized the River Cess County School System for its alleged failure to address the numerous challenges affecting education in the county, describing it as “a dead system.”

Speaking on RBS Radio on Monday, October 13, Mr. Teah accused the District Education Officers (DEOs) and the County Education Officer (CEO) of destroying the school system. He claimed that the education authorities have done little or nothing to improve the situation, and therefore “deserve no appreciation.”

The veteran educator highlighted several challenges confronting the school system, including the growing number of volunteer teachers, the appointment of unqualified individuals to senior positions, and the sidelining of qualified and competent educators for personal interest.

Mr. Teah also alleged that several government-paid teachers have transferred to other ministries and agencies, yet their salaries remain unaccounted for. He blamed the situation on poor supervision by the DEOs and the CEO.

According to him, some teachers who have died still appear on the payroll, while volunteer teachers continue to go unpaid, leaving some schools with only one teacher—or none at all. He further accused certain education officials of employing their relatives and close associates, while neglecting dedicated workers in the sector.

In response to the allegations, the Resident District Education Officer, Mr. George T.K. Nyanjaine, acknowledged the challenges but said the issue of volunteer teachers has long been under review. He explained that the Ministry of Education had recently conducted a vetting and verification process, and the list of volunteer teachers is currently before the Ministry of Finance for action.

Mr. Nyanjaine also noted that the school system is currently carrying out “direct replacement” for teachers who have passed away or transferred to other ministries.

11/10/2025

23rd Graduation Ceremony of the Cestos High School, Class of 2024/2025 held at the Cestos City Hall.

We own no copyright to the songs playing in the back.

10/10/2025

River Cess Broadcasting Service Manager Backs Education Drive Through Sports Fundraiser

By: D. Cyrus Fanciah

Cestos City, October 10, 2025 — More than ten underprivileged students in River Cess County are set to benefit from a financial assistance initiative spearheaded by the manager of the River Cess Broadcasting Service (RBS), as part of a broader effort to support education through community engagement and sports.

The initiative forms a key highlight of the upcoming birthday celebration of renowned local journalist, Aaron Geezay.

As part of the activities, the River Cess Journalists Association (RIJA) will face off in a friendly football match against the River Cess County Health Team on Sunday, October 19. The much-anticipated match will take place at the RBS Field in Cestos City.

Prior to the main football event, a kickball match is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., setting the stage for an afternoon of entertainment, community spirit, and purposeful giving.

This year’s celebration is being held under the theme: “Helping to Save a Child’s Future.”

The goal is to raise L$30,000, which will go toward covering school expenses for at least 10 students—each requiring an estimated L$3,000 to access basic education, even in public schools. The funds will be raised through the sale of specially printed birthday T-shirts, gate intake from the games, and generous donations from individuals, businesses, and institutions in cash or kind.

The initiative has been warmly welcomed by the local community, with many praising it as a thoughtful and impactful way to celebrate a birthday.

09/10/2025

The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff sincerely wish Miss Theresa Angelina Dehnue the very best as she joins our sister station, The River Cess Broadcasting Service.

We are proud to be associated with her growth and progress in the field of journalism and pray for her continued success in this new chapter of her career.

At DCN Radio, we identify, recruit, nurture, and expose talent. We are delighted to be the leading institution in producing the new generation of community broadcasters in River Cess.

Since our establishment, we have trained more than 80% of the new broadcasters serving across River Cess County.

We say a heartfelt thank you to you, Angelina—as we affectionately call you. For us, your success is our pride.

07/10/2025

Frontline Focus with Gabriel and Eric returns to DCN Radio FM 91.3 MHZ tomorrow

07/10/2025

YMCA and Rivercess County Health Team Hold Reproductive Health Technical Committee Meeting in Cestos City

By: Frank Cooper, Jr.
County Communication Focal Person
Contact: 0880419494/0772325870

Cestos City, Rivercess County, October 7, 2025- The Young Men Christian Association of Liberia (YMCA), in collaboration with the Rivercess County Health Team and with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has conducted a one-day Reproductive Health Technical Committee Meeting in Cestos City.

The meeting was officially declared open by Mr. Akim R. Roberts, County Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, who represented the Senior Management of the County Health Team. The gathering brought together a cross-section of health professionals, including District Reproductive Health Officers from the six Health districts, District Health Officers, District Surveillance officer, District Data Officers, members of the Senior Management Team, the Communication and Health Promotion Department, the County Data Manager, and representatives from partner institutions such as UNFPA, UNICEF, and YMCA, amongst others.

Speaking during the event, Mrs. Adama E. K. Yonda, NEP Project Coordinator at YMCA, emphasized that the meeting aimed to review the status of maternal health in Rivercess County, identify existing gaps and challenges, highlight key successes, and development strategic interventions to improve healthcare service delivery across the county.

Also speaking, Miss Doris Gizzie, County Reproductive Health Focal Person, extended appreciation to YMCA and UNFPA for creating this platform to engage district reproductive health officers and other stakeholders. She noted that collective communication and collaboration remain key to enhancing reproductive health outcomes in the county. Miss Gizzie further stressed that by sharing experiences, identifying challenges, and celebrating successes, the health sector in Rivercess can continue to strengthen maternal and reproductive

07/10/2025

MBH Warns Contractors Against Extorting Money from Citizens

By: T. Thelma Sayweh

Cestos City_ The Environmental and Social Safety Manager of MBH Power Limited, Mr. Jesse Z. Segbo, has warned contractors working on the River Cess Electrification Project not to collect money from citizens for materials or services.

Mr. Segbo emphasized that all materials and services provided under the project are completely free of charge and should not attract any payment from community members.

He further urged citizens to report any contractor found demanding or receiving money from people for project-related services.

07/10/2025

Drug trafficker Ayouba Sheriff Guilty

By: T. Thelma Sayweh
DCN Judicial Reporter

Cestos City- A 43-year-old man identified as Ayouba Sheriff has been found guilty of unlicensed possession of controlled drugs.

On August 21, 2025, the joint security team of River Cess County, including the ITI detachment, arrested Sheriff with a large quantity of ma*****na.

Ayouba Sheriff, a well-known mechanic who owns a garage in the town, was apprehended upon his arrival from Buchanan at about 12:35 a.m., after officers received intelligence linking him to the illegal substance.

Following several testimonies presented against Sheriff, the jury found him guilty of the charge. His sentencing is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025.

06/10/2025

Man Killed in Sayah Town, River Cess — Police Launch Investigation

By: Eric Opa Doue

SAYAH TOWN, River Cess– Police in River Cess County have arrested one Emmanuel Jacobs in connection with the death of 50-year-old Bobby Brown, a resident of Sayah Town in Nyorwein District.

According to the police’s preliminary report, Brown, who hailed from the Bassa tribe, was allegedly struck behind the neck with a piece of firewood by Jacobs during a confrontation between the two men.

He was rushed to the Sayah Town Clinic, where the Officer-in-Charge pronounced him dead on arrival.

Jacobs fled the scene but was later apprehended and transferred to the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Detachment in Cestos City.

A 15-member coroner jury, comprising ten community members and five relatives of the deceased, examined the body and reported that Brown had suffered a broken neck.

The body has since been turned over to the family for preservation, while police continue their investigation.

Z-MaC Liberia Inc. has not yet obtained full details of what led to the confrontation.

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