The protesters stormed the prison facility in Plebo Sodoken District and broke through, leading to the escape of 91 Inmates, and also vandalized the police deport, destroying essential documents. “The gruesome murder of the young Nyemah, does have a semblance of ritualism which must be totally abolished in Maryland County and all of Liberia,” Speaker Chambers added. Last week’s violent protests, Speaker Chambers said, reflect negatively on the image of residents of the county. He also thanked President George Weah for his decisiveness in taking a hands-on approach to restore calm in Maryland County. “Now that the President has imposed curfew in Maryland County, I crave the indulgence of all persons within the territorial boundaries of Maryland County to abide by the requirements set forth for the enforcement of the curfew,” he said.

Monrovia — Popular Liberian talkshow host Prophet Key has denied being deported from Morocco, terming the allegations as “an irresponsible lie”. Costa posted: “The Moroccan government, a few weeks ago, ordered Prophet Key to leave their country or face deportation. Prophet Key claimed that Costa has developed envy for him since he began his talkshow via social media. Taking photos in front the Pentagon doesn’t necessarily mean you had a meeting in the Pentagon,” Prophet Key said. And in an apparent response, Costa posted that Prophet Key had been ordered to leave Morocco or face deportation.

EAST International is implementing the construction of a 45km 4-lane ELWA–RIA Road costing up to US$101m. According to him, all equipment needed for the first phase of the project have been procured and the work has started. Mr. Toney also informed this paper that what stands as a major challenge for the project is the Junk River which he said is 110 meters. The framework calls for the project to be executed into three lots which include: 1) from Roberts International Airport to Junk River Bridge; 2) from Junk River Bridge to ELWA junction and; 3) the construction of the Junk River Bridge and the upgrading of the existing bridge. The new road, when completed, will have a toll location, which is the Junk River Bridge.”The RIA road is a project that is long overdue because of the safety hazards presented by its narrowness and darkness.

ABUJA, Nigeria –– The Africa CEO Merit Awards has named humanitarian Amb. Every year, the “AFRICA CEO MERIT AWARDS” recognizes CEO from all over the world who are making great impact in the lives of our society and also change makers who are shaping the socio-economic growth of Africa during a given year. Karishma said I am extremely overwhelmed and elated to receive this prestigious award Today here in Abuja, Nigeria, as one of “AFRICA’S MOST OUTSTANDING NGO FOUNDERS”. With cohesiveness, good heart, assisting each other, and valuing human dignity, we can make the world a better place for us all.”Meanwhile, the award show took place at the “AFRICA CEO MERIT HOUSE” in Abuja, Nigeria. CHRIS ODEY, Media Group, the AFRICA CEO MERIT COMMITTEE, and also hosts the Women in Business Annual Leadership Meeting dedicated to women leaders, and in 2019 launched the Africa CEO Network, the most powerful and influential network.

Temple of Justice, Monrovia — The Supreme Court has ruled out electoral fraud in the complaint filed by Othello Doe Nagbe in the December 8 by-election for District 2 in Sinoe County. The high court said the complaint alleging electoral fraud and irregularities is a mere allegation. The high court made judgement in the case on Thursday, March 29, 2021. Reading the Supreme Court’s judgement, Associate Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh said candidate Nagbe complaint filed to the high court alleging fraud and irregularities is a mere allegation. Based on the alleged fraud and irregularities, candidate Nagbe requested the Election Magistrate in the county to conduct a re-run in the entire district.

Operating under the code name 91 Bravo, Solomon humanitarian activities is concentrated mainly in District 13, the home of his birth. The foundation is at the moment helping to strengthen the District 13 capacity in the areas of safe drinking water, electricity and health care delivery. At the colorful ceremony, the spokesperson of the women group recalled the positive impact 91 Bravo operations is making in their community. Madam Everlyn Sackor emphasize that women of District 13 will remain to be grateful to the CEO of 91 Bravo Solomon Cheapoo Sr. for the love he has shown to their community. Mr. Cheapoo disclosed that he is surprise by the honor because he never realize that beneficiaries of his community Programme were closely monitoring his activities.

MONROVIA — Liberian author and businessman Kaiyeh Roosevelt Quiah, in paying tribute to his deceased father, the veteran statesman Oscar Jaryee Quiah, calls on the Government and people of Liberia to grant the Sapo tribe its official standing. The Sapo tribe is not officially listed among the 16 tribes of Liberia, and have been considered by many as a subset of either Kru or Krahn. “To the Sapo tribe we are grateful! And for this herculean sacrifice, we will recommit to the general welfare of the Sapo tribe. With Sapo, Quiah lives on” intimated the young Quiah as to why he makes this call.

Monrovia – Rivergee County District #1 Representative, Alexander Poure has confirmed his departure from the opposition All Liberian Party to join the governing Coalition for Democratic Change. Rep Poure revealed that his decision to join the CDC is not about securing his seat, stressing even if Jesus Christ holds someone’s hand in his district, he could come victorious. According to Rep Poure, he has turned in his resignation from the ALP and I had filled in the Coalition for Democratic Change membership form. Rep Poure revealed that the decision was a personal conviction and also with a supported called from the people that he represents,“The decision was not hastened. The reception is not bad because people in the CDC are welcoming,” Rep Poure said.

The Marshall Plan was an American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe. Foreign Aid has contributed to corruption in Africa through the large amounts of money that are sent over, and exploitation of resources. Foreign aid can help only those African countries that undertake political, economic, institutional, and anti-corruption reform. For instance, in Mozambique since they started receiving foreign aid , the level of dependency as a percentage of their GDP rose by 16 percentage points in less than 20 years; and Zambia for the past years been relaying on foreign aid. Today, Zambia is positioned among the poorest nations around the world despite receiving huge foreign aid .

By all objective public health and socio-economic measures, the continent of Africa should be a basket case in coping with the pandemic. And yet the burden of COVID-19 is far less in Africa, compared to the most affluent regions of the world outside of Africa. African countries combined have had just a little over 4.1 million cases and about 110,000 COVID-19 deaths in a population of 1.3 billion people. So how did Africa as a region or continent escape the calamity of this pandemic? If we generalize these findings to the African population, it means many people in Africa could be infected and spreading COVID-19 without knowing it.

Liberia as a beneficiary of U.S. Government assistance and considering that the Americans are committed to placing human rights as the center of their foreign policy and cherished democratic values and principles, the George Weah led government should commit and support strong actions to improve human rights standards, adherence to the rule of law, promote political accountability, reforming the criminal justice system to be more responsive, defend democracy, and fight corruption, etc. Eddie Jarwolo, Executive Director of the Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, said the United States Annual Human Rights report for the past years has indicted Liberia and urgent actions are required to address the situation. Mr. Jarwolo said his institution welcomes the statement from the U.S. Embassy that Liberians in government are designated as corrupt actors by the U.S. State Department and U.S. Treasury Department and calls for due process and sanctions. He also calls on the U.S. Government and international partners to support and commit to the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia which will address human rights abuse and economic crimes in the country. The Naymote Executive Director is challenging Liberian voters to hold elected officials accountable, vote out of office, incumbents who are indicted as corrupt and human rights abusers while encouraging them to promote electoral and political accountability.

Monrovia — The outgoing Ghanaian Ambassador, H.E. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., as he ended his three-and-a-half-year tour of duty in Liberia, saying his task is over and will be returning home. Ambassador Asiedu asserted that his tour of duty in Liberia has been marked by great achievements with a sense of memory that will live with him throughout his career. Responding, Minister Kemayah expressed gratitude to Ambassador Asiedu for the level of services he rendered to Liberia and the role Ambassador Asiedu played in strengthening the bilateral and historic ties subsisting between Ghana and Liberia. Ms. Neematu Ziblim Adam, who accompanied Ambassador Asiedu to the Foreign Ministry, will serve as Charge d’Affairs of the Ghanaian Embassy near Monrovia, pending the appointment of a new ambassador; outgoing Ambassador Asiedu disclosed.

KAKATA, Margibi County- Police in Margibi County on Thursday, April 1 charged and sent to court a 31-year-old teacher for allegedly raping four primary school pupils placed under his supervision. “My teacher told me that if I tell my ma then I will not go back to school”, the victim said. Fourth rape victim like others explained similar encounter with their teacher where she alleged to have been raped by him. The arrest of the 31-year-old teacher led the other pupils to speak out about the wholesome attitude of their teacher melted against them at the school. Talawillay with the crime of rape in accordance with Chapter 14.70 of the New Panel Code of the Republic of Liberia.

Firestone, Margibi County – Margibi County District 3 Representative Ellen Attoh-Wreh has donated assorted medical and non-medical materials to Division 38 clinic operated by Firestone-Liberia hired contractor (Seema Contractor Services). The donated materials include a 2.5KVA generator, five medical beds, four pieces of mattresses, two standing fans, eight drip stands, amongst others. For his part, Bob T. Bundo, the Chief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO) of the Seema Contractor Services,lauded the Margibi County District# 3 Representative for the donation, terming the gesture as ‘welcoming and timely’. Bundo: “We are just overwhelmed with Rep. Attoh-Wreh donation to this health facility, especially at a time this place was at the point of closure due the lack of these essential materials”. Meanwhile, Rep. Ellen Attoh-Wreh on Sunday, March 28, broke grounds for the construction of a US$10,000 modern town hall project in 26th Gate Community in Kakata.

“[Massaquoi] cut off their throats with a knife.”The ex-soldier also accused Massaquoi of butchering civilians he accused of looting in Monrovia, removing their hearts and intestines. The second and third witnesses also told the court Massaquoi killed civilians. The second witness known to the court as “Soldier 50” told judges Massaquoi burnt villagers alive in Kamatahun. The third witness known as “Soldier 37” accused Massaquoi of ordering the killing of townspeople in Kamatahun he accused on being LURD informants. Massaquoi, 51, is on trial for war crimes allegedly committed in Liberia between 2001 and 2003.