Month: May 2023

Pregnant Woman Viciously Attacked with Razor Blade in Congo Town Over Electricity Dispute

IPNEWS: Kebbah Mulbah, the alleged perpetrator had previously threatened her victim of inflicting on her an unforgettable injury. MONROVIA – In a shocking incident in Congo Town, a three-month-pregnant woman named Hannah Sunba was viciously gashed with a razor blade and rushed to the Catholic Hospital. The assailant, identified as Kebbah Mulbah, has been apprehended …

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LRA CG Applauds ATAF For Capacity Building Support

IPNEWS: Commissioner General Thomas Doe Nah of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has lauded the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) for its technical assistance provided to boost the human resource capacity of the authority. The CG appreciated “the gesture and partnership of ATAF in strengthening [the LRA’s] capacity” in generating more revenues for the development …

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PUL Pres. Charles Coffey On Recovery After Fatal Accident

IPNEWS: Press Union of Liberia outgoing President, Charles Coffey late Sunday evening sustained a broken leg in a devastating road accident on the Monrovia-Buchanan highway The outgoing President of the Press Union of Liberia, Charles Coffey sustained a broken leg in a devastating road accident late Sunday night. The incident, which occurred near Buchanan City, …

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CDC Questions UL $300 Graduation Fees Charges; Mandates Nat’l Chairman To Ensure Investigation

IPNEWS: Coalition for Democratic Change terms as unnecessary and unacceptable the collection of over US$300 by the University of Liberia as graduation fees The Coalition for Democratic Change has termed as unnecessary and unacceptable the collection of over US$300 as graduation fees from graduates by the University of Liberia. The administration of the state-run university …

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UL Graduation Speaker Emma Glassco Recommends Diversification in Liberia’s Academic Programs

IPNEWS-Monrovia: The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) recommends diversification in Liberian academic programs as a step forward in creating a prepared nation to address current and future challenges and urged that it should serve as a national call for all educational stakeholders including government. “Diversification in our academic programs is …

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In Divorce Case of the Saamois: Civil Society Saddens by Court’s Decision Not to Settle Wife after Violent and Brutal Marriage…

Mrs. Vivian Joe Saamoi IPNEWS-Monrovia: The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has expressed disappointment and dismay in the Jury’s Verdict in the divorce case between the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Bank Liberia Limited (IBLL), Mr. Henry Saamoi and his wife, Mrs. Vivian Joe Saamoi. On May 26, 2023, the Jury at …

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William Tuider Wins Nomination of DNA Party

IPNEWS-Monrovia: After a grueling primary and behind the scene arm twisting, a consensus was formed to nominate Mr. William Tuider as the Standard Bearer of the Democratic National Allegiance party DNA During their two-day convention held in Ganta, Nimba County over the weekend, Tuider’ s two rivals endorsed his candidacy at the last minute. According …

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US$400K projects abandoned in Rivercess County: Citizens Demand Accountability

By: Gabriel B.Sawah, CEMESP/Internews Investigative Journalism Fellow IPNEWS: The County Social Development Fund (CSDF) is intended for citizen-driven projects, but it continues to be a channel through which questionable budgetary allocations are made for the benefit of those in leadership instead of its main intent; hence, these projects have become a long-time burden for future …

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RISKY DIGGING -The Story of Hilltop Excavations in Monrovia

By: Gloria Wleh Hilltop excavations in residential areas around Monrovia and its environs are seemingly trending in the city. Drugged out pits are being created from the hilly areas around the city while the inhabitants live in constant fear and uncertainty. The consequences of excavating are significant as the falling earth can bury or crush …

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Simeon Freeman: “I’m the Redeemer with clear vision for Liberia,”

IPNEWS:  Presidential contender in Liberia’s upcoming General and presidential elections in October and renowned businessman, Simeon Freeman has described himself as “The Redeemer” who has come to redeem the country’s economy from the hands of those he (Freeman) says mismanaging resources intended to develop the country. Opposition leaders, Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Unity …

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