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07/29/2026

‎"Tell Her I Don't Have Time for Her": Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Dismisses Miatta Fahnbulleh's Criticism...
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‎Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has dismissed recent criticism from traditional singer Miatta Fahnbulleh, who accused her of "unleashing Weah—a disaster on Liberia."
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‎Speaking during an interview in Monrovia on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Sirleaf responded briefly when asked about Fahnbulleh's remarks.
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‎"Tell her I don't have time for her," the former president said.
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‎Sirleaf did not elaborate further or directly address the substance of Fahnbulleh's allegations.
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‎Her response appeared to indicate that she was unwilling to engage in a public exchange over the claims. By declining to respond in detail, Sirleaf seemed to dismiss the accusations as not warranting her attention, signaling that she would not be drawn into a political or personal debate over the matter.
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‎Fahnbulleh's comments, which have circulated widely on social media, criticized Sirleaf's political decisions, particularly her perceived role in the rise of former President George Weah. The singer alleged that Sirleaf's actions contributed to Weah's presidency, which she described as a "disaster" for Liberia.

07/29/2026

“Godfather Title Must Be Earned, Not Declared” — Rep. Kwagrue Questions Kogar’s Recognition

BUUTUO, Nimba County — Nimba County District #5 Representative Kortor Sehwongbay Kwagrue has questioned the recent recognition of Senator Samuel G. Kogar as the “Godfather of Nimba,” arguing that such a title should be earned through years of service, leadership, and measurable achievements.

Comparing Kogar’s recognition to the influence of the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, Kwagrue said Johnson’s status was built over decades through his leadership and impact rather than through an official declaration.

“Did Senator Johnson receive the title of ‘Godfather’ through an official declaration, or did his track record earn it for him?” Kwagrue asked.

The lawmaker’s comments come after elders and citizens of Zor Chiefdom declared Senator Kogar the new “Godfather of Nimba,” a move that has generated public discussion across the county.

Kwagrue called on leaders to prioritize development and public service, saying lasting legacies are created through achievements and contributions rather than titles.

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07/29/2026

NEWLY APPOINTED J. W. PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PLEDGES HUMBLE, DISCIPLINED LEADERSHIP

By: Meshach Dagbay Wonpoe Sr.
Email: [email protected]

Ganta City, Nimba County – The newly appointed Principal of J. W. Pearson High School, Hon. Paul McCarthy Tensonnon Sr., has expressed profound gratitude to God, the Ministry of Education, and the people of Nimba County following his appointment, while promising to lead the institution with integrity, discipline, and commitment to academic excellence.
In a heartfelt statement titled "A Heart of Gratitude," Hon. Tensonnon said he considers his appointment not as a result of being the most qualified person, but as an act of God's grace and favor.
"I give God all the glory and say, 'Thank You, Lord,' for this opportunity to serve. I believe I did not receive this appointment because I am the most qualified person, but because of God's grace and favour. I am truly humbled," he stated.
The newly appointed principal extended sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Education, particularly the County Education Officer, Hon. Francis G. Leagay, Human Resource Officer Hon. Tony S. Dolopei, District Education Officer Dr. Nya Vahn, and other education stakeholders for their confidence in his leadership.
Hon. Tensonnon assured the Ministry that he would uphold the policies and standards of the education sector while working collaboratively with education authorities to advance the development of J. W. Pearson High School.
He also thanked the people of Nimba County, especially the youth, for their overwhelming support, prayers, congratulatory messages, phone calls, visits, radio discussions, and social media expressions of goodwill following his appointment.
According to him, the encouragement received from the public has strengthened his resolve to serve with humility, professionalism, honesty, and dedication.
The principal acknowledged that leadership is a continuous learning process and welcomed constructive criticism and professional guidance from stakeholders.
"I do not know everything. Leadership is about learning every day. I am open to constructive criticism, good advice, and correction. Whenever you see me making a mistake, please respectfully point it out. Together, we can always do better," he emphasized.
Outlining his vision for the institution, Hon. Tensonnon said his administration will prioritize discipline, academic excellence, infrastructural development, and the overall success of students. He pledged to foster a peaceful, disciplined, and student-centered learning environment where both teachers and students can excel.
He further called on teachers, students, parents, alumni, community leaders, education partners, and all Nimbaians to work together in transforming J. W. Pearson High School into one of Liberia's leading educational institutions.
Concluding his message, Hon. Paul McCarthy Tensonnon Sr. thanked everyone for the confidence reposed in him and reaffirmed his commitment to faithful service.
"With God's help and your support, I will do my best to serve faithfully. May God bless J. W. Pearson High School, Nimba County, and the Republic of Liberia," he concluded.

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07/29/2026

Former President George Manneh Weah has provided his own account of the controversial 2017 groundbreaking ceremony in Gbarnga, maintaining that he did not insert himself into the event but attended at the personal invitation of then-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf while campaigning for the presidency.

Weah said Sirleaf invited him to participate in the ceremony, offering a version of events that contrasts with the explanation later given by the former president.

The groundbreaking, held just days before the 2017 presidential runoff, drew widespread attention after Weah, then the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) candidate, joined Sirleaf in breaking ground while Vice President and Unity Party standard-bearer Joseph Boakai was absent.

Sirleaf later claimed she had not intended for Weah to take part, saying she was "hijacked" when Weah's running mate, Jewel Howard Taylor, handed her shovel to Weah during the ceremony.

The incident intensified speculation that Sirleaf was backing Weah instead of Boakai, deepening divisions within the Unity Party ahead of the closely contested runoff election, which Weah eventually won.

Journalist Nyantee

07/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

President Boakai Dedicates 81-Kilometer Gbarnga–Salayea Road, Breaks Ground for Salayea–Konia and Zorzor–Yeala Road
~Says Roads Are “Catalysts for National Transformation”~

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Beyan Town, Salayea District, Lofa County – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has dedicated the completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga–Salayea Road Corridor and officially broken ground for the pavement of the 50-kilometer Salayea–Konia Road and the 6-kilometer Zorzor–Yeala Road, marking another milestone in the implementation of Pillar Two of the Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), which prioritizes modern infrastructure, expanded access to essential public services, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.

President Boakai described the projects, supported by the Arab Coordination Group, including the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), the OPEC Fund for International Development, and the Saudi Fund for Development, as catalysts for national transformation.

He said Liberia’s ongoing road investments are “building more than roads” by creating opportunities, connecting communities, and improving the lives of ordinary Liberians.

The road projects are expected to strengthen regional connectivity, facilitate trade, improve access to education, healthcare, and other essential services, and stimulate economic activity across Lofa County and neighboring regions.

The Government of Liberia has secured US$73.8 million in financing from the OPEC Fund for International Development, BADEA, and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance the upgrading of the 56-kilometer road corridor, comprising the 50-kilometer Salayea–Konia Road and the 6-kilometer Zorzor–Yeala Road.

Speaking during the dedication of the completed Gbarnga–Salayea Road and the signing ceremony for the financing agreements covering the Salayea–Konia and Zorzor–Yeala Road Project, President Boakai said the achievements reflect “genuine partnership, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to development” at a defining moment in Liberia’s journey of national renewal and transformation.

During the ceremonies, the Government also signed a financing commitment from the Saudi Fund for Development for the pavement of the remaining 64-kilometer Konia–Voinjama Road. In addition, the Government announced the approval of US$190 million in financing from the Saudi Fund for Development for the Botota–Gbarnga–Zorzor Transmission Line and Substation Project, which will connect four substations and provide electricity access to approximately 380,000 households across B**g and Lofa Counties.

The combined investments in road and energy infrastructure are expected to strengthen connectivity throughout Lofa County, improve access to neighboring Guinea, significantly expand electricity coverage, support industrial development, and improve the quality of life for thousands of residents in central and northern Liberia.

Construction of the newly approved road corridors is expected to commence during the upcoming dry season.

The projects are also expected to generate hundreds of direct and indirect jobs while boosting agriculture, commerce, investment, and regional trade.

President Boakai emphasized that the roads are intended not only to connect communities but also to deepen regional integration and improve the living standards of Liberians.

“These roads are building more than roads; they are creating opportunities for farmers, traders, students, businesses, and families. They will connect communities, expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional integration, and improve the quality of life of our people,” President Boakai said.

The President commended the Arab Coordination Group and its financing institutions, including BADEA, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, the OPEC Fund for International Development, and the Saudi Fund for Development, for their enduring partnership and confidence in Liberia.

He noted that their support extends beyond infrastructure financing to strengthening Liberia’s long-term development.

“This partnership is not only about constructing roads; it is about building lasting relationships founded on trust, shared purpose, and a common vision for Liberia’s development,” he stated.

He called on Liberians to safeguard the nation’s development gains and to support the Government’s efforts to build a more connected and prosperous country.

“We are laying the foundation for a more connected, more prosperous, and more inclusive Liberia,” the President concluded.

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07/28/2026

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07/28/2026

Fake Lawyer Exposed: Justice Ministry Official Caught Practising Law Without a Licence

A major embarrassment has hit Liberia's justice system after Emmanuel Hilter, a City Solicitor at the Ministry of Justice, was exposed for practising law without being a licensed Counselor at Law.

Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has ordered that Hilter be barred from appearing before any court in Liberia after an investigation found that he falsely held himself out as a qualified legal practitioner.

Ironically, Hilter's downfall began after he complained about Magistrate Naomi Crusoe for refusing to let him represent a client because he could not produce a valid licence to practise law.

The Judiciary's investigation turned the spotlight on Hilter himself. He admitted that he had appeared in court and acted as legal counsel despite never being officially licensed to do so.

The Chief Justice ruled that Hilter's conduct undermined the integrity and credibility of the Judiciary, resulting in an order banning him from appearing before Liberian courts in his capacity as a City Solicitor.

The investigation also found that Magistrate Crusoe should have proceeded with a hearing on the underlying property dispute involving Hilter's client.

The case serves as a stark reminder that no one, including officials entrusted with enforcing the law, is above the rules governing the legal profession.

07/28/2026

"OFFICIAL RESPONSE OF THE OFFICE OF SENATOR J. GBLEH-BO BROWN TO THE DIABOLICAL ATTEMPTS BY MR. STANTON WHITHERSPOON, CEO OF SPOON TO LINK THE SENAOR TO HIS "SON" MR. WADELL KWARBO WHO IS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR ALLEDGEDLY ESCORTING DRUGS IN MONROVIA.
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‎Monrovia, Liberia, Tuesday, July 28, 2026

‎On Thursday, July 23, 2026 Mr. Stanton Whitherspoon, on his "SPOON" Network., rained insults and levied outrageous and unsubstantiated allegations against Hon. J. Gbleh-bo Brown, Senator of Maryland County for being the father" to Mr. Wadell Kwarbo, Chief of Patrol at the Liberia National Police who was being investigated for allegedly escorting drugs in Monrovia. Whilst the circumstances regarding Mr. Kwarbo's involvement were still being investigated, Mr. Whitherspoon had already declared Mr. Kwarbo guilty and, in his twisted
‎logic, Senator Brown as father to Mr. Kwarbo was equally guilty for the alleged crime or actions of his "son".
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‎The Office of Senator Brown categorically rejects and condemns these diabolical allegations as bogus, wicked, senseless, baseless, and politically-motivated only intended to malign the hard-earned character of the Senator and to undermine, confuse and mislead any meaningful investigations into the drugs trade in Liberia.
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‎The Office of the Senator states very emphatically that, Senator Brown, in all of his life, has never touched an ordinary cigarette and will never do nor trade in drugs!
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‎For the benefit of the public, the Office of Senator Brown wishes to establish or confirm the following facts:
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‎> That Mr. Wadell Kwarbo is a junior brother to the wife of Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown;
‎> That Senator Brown and his wife brought young Kwarbo from Maryland County in his primary age and reared him in Monrovia until he reached adulthood;
‎> That Senator Brown and his wife can honestly attest to the fact that, of the many children they reared, Mr. Wadell Kwarbo was one of the finest in terms of his humility, submissiveness, discipline and serious-mindedness:
‎>That Mr. Wadell Kwarbo was recruited and trained into the Liberian National Police Force during Liberia's Security Sector Reform process by UNMILL long before Hon. J. Gbleh-bo Brown became Senator;
‎>That Mr. Wadell Kwarbo, now happily married, moved out of the home of Senator Brown and established his own home for close to twenty (20) years now;
‎>Senator Brown and wife are heart-broken owing to the news of their son's involvement in the drugs trade given the level of upbringing they have provided to him. Their hearts
‎are with him during these challenging times;
‎> Senator Brown and his wife look forward to the outcome of a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation of the allegations against Mr. Kwarbo.
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‎Notwithstanding, the Office of Senator Brown wishes to state unequivocaly that Senator Gbleh-bo Brown remains resolute in his fight against drugs in Liberia and will continue to do
‎all within his powers as a citizen of Liberia and Senator towards the eradication of this menace from the Liberian society.
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‎The drugs trade has now become a serious threat to our national security. The Senator therefore calls on all meaningful Liberians to remain focused in the fight against this evil
‎empire! Politics should be taken out of this fight. This fight should adopt a bi-partisan approach and partisans of political parties must stop using this as a political weapon against each other!
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‎May the Almighty continue to bless our Land and help us rid this evil from our midst!
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Signed
‎Daniel Williams
‎Chief of Office Staff
‎Office of Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown
‎Senator, Maryland County"

07/28/2026

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07/28/2026

A 35 Year Old Liberian Has Been Found Dead Along The New Georgia Estate Road

New Georgia, Liberia - July 28, 2026 - Andrew Clarke, a 35 years old Liberian was found dead along the New Georgia Estate Road, St. Michael High School Community during the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Residents of the St. Michael High School Community woke up to a devastating news of their brother and friend Andrew Clarke who was allegedly killed during the early morning hours of the independence celebration, July 27, 2027.

According to eyewitnesses accounts, the young man has never been a criminal but rather, he has been hardworking to the extend that he brushed people yards, wash people clothes just to provide food for his family. The young man was a very good taxi driver who worked so hard to provide meal for himself, his son, his mom and other relatives.

Cutlasses were discovered at the incident scene that were believed to be used in the alleged murdered of the young man.
A vehicle parked on the ground of the incident scene windshield was seen broken like there was a serious tussle between the young man and the deceased.

The place in question where the young man was killed is an area that is believed to be owned and managed by Mellow & Millah Group of Companies (M&M Express)

We have tried to gather the management of the M&M Express side of the story, but to no avail. The phone is switched off after several efforts been made.

The Chairman of the community and other residents who spoke to this institution asked for justice to be served and the securities that are providing guidance for the area need to be interrogated to ensure justice is delivered.

The young people of the community have threatened to stage a road block if nothing is done in the next twelve hours.

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