Monrovia – The Vice President of Grand Cape Mount County-based Spartan FC is calling on the team’s head coach, members of the technical staff, and players to maintain their brilliant ball control and finishing skills, as demonstrated in their victory over Finda FC from River Gee County in the national playoff. By A. Macaulay Sombai, [email protected]Laminu Alex Wise, speaking to our sports desk after Spartan FC’s win, emphasized that their primary goal is to qualify from the group stage. Wise highlighted that he is urging his players not because he was surprised by their tactical ball control and finishing skills against Finda FC, but because he wants them to maintain such performance until they achieve their target of qualifying for the LFA second division league. Wise stated, “I am making this call to my athletes because we want them to maintain their tactical ball control against their opponents until we can finish among the top three teams in the national playoff, advancing to the second division league.”In the second match at Tusa Sports ground, Skill FC from Grand Gedeh County rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Commie FC, based in Grand Cape Mount, with a score of 2-1. Meanwhile, NPA A IV dominated Power From God with a convincing 4-0 victory in the last game of the day.
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May 31, 2023 20:40 UTC
MONROVIA – Mr. Jefferson Koijee, Secretary General of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has publicly accused senior officials within the government of engaging in double standards and working against the interests of the CDC government. Koijee specifically targeted Samuel Wlue, Minister of Transport, and Musa Dean, Minister of Justice, for their alleged misconduct. By Henry Karmo, [email protected]Expressing his concern, Koijee stated, “You think you can engage in double standards within our ranks. McGill further stated that if President Weah were to be reelected, many of these officials would not be retained in the government. It can be recalled the President Weah dismissed the Minister of Post & Telecommunications, Cllr.
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May 31, 2023 15:46 UTC
Liberia: Naymote Cautions Government, Opposition to Adhere to Farmington Declaration Embracing Peaceful Elections, Calls for Imposition of Sanctions on WrongdoersPAYNESVILLE – Naymote Partners for Democratic Development says it is deeply concerned over the growing wave of hate speech and political violence in Liberia leading to Liberia’s crucial Presidential and Legislative Elections. “We would like to remind political leaders, parties, and national institutions about their obligations under the Constitution of Liberia; and the commitments under the Farmington River Declaration of Peace which was signed in April 2023,” Naymote said. By signing the Farmington River Declaration of Peace, the institution said political leaders agreed to support and participate in violence-free, peaceful, transparent, and credible legislative and presidential elections on October 10, 2023. It calls on all Liberians including political leaders and party activists to eschew violence; and rather engage in constructive policy debates and mobilize their supporters around transformative agendas to contest the elections. It also called on foreign diplomatic missions to impose sanctions on those that are bent on instigating violence, especially subjecting the many unemployed and impoverished youth to violence.
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May 31, 2023 15:06 UTC
The rice, totaling 29,412 bags, was handed over to the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of Liberia, through its Executive Director Henry O. Williams, for onward distribution to disaster victims and vulnerable Liberian citizens. “Additionally, the team also suspects that NDMA is not prudently managing the rice, beginning with storage and distribution. She also informed the team that Warehouse #1, located at GSA, received 11,200 bags of rice; Warehouse #2 received 12,292; and Warehouse #3, which received 5,920, was at the NDMA. The report indicated that out of the 11,200 bags of rice stored at the GSA, only 6,200 bags are currently there. According to the report, about 15,438 bags should be in storage at the NDMA warehouse.
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May 31, 2023 01:44 UTC
Abuja – On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, delivered a powerful speech addressing the staff of ECOWAS institutions, urging solidarity and action towards shared prosperity in the region. President Touray acknowledged the palpable challenges faced by the region and emphasized the critical role of the ECOWAS institutions in addressing them. The humanitarian situation was also addressed, with President Touray attributing its growth to conflicts, climate change, and environmental degradation. Regarding the strategic objectives of ECOWAS, President Touray highlighted progress made in enhancing peace and security, such as the implementation of the ECOWAS Action Plan against Terrorism and strengthening the ECOWAS standby force. President Touray expressed his gratitude to the staff and management of ECOWAS institutions for their commitment and support.
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May 30, 2023 09:04 UTC
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected]However, that notion was dispelled following a massive show of support for Mr. Alexander B. Cummings and Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine by the people of “Bassaland” over the weekend in Buchanan when Cummings named Cllr. The women of Liberia will have equal partnership in the development of our country. Brumskine thanked Mr. Cummings for the confidence and pledged to work alongside him as they launched a ‘peaceful revolution” to make Liberia better. Brumskine’s selection as Cummings’ running mate happened at a crucial time in the Liberty Party’s history.
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May 29, 2023 19:54 UTC
People flee Omdurman with their belongings, on May 28, 2023, amid ongoing violence between the forces of two rival Sudanese generals. (Photo by AFP)Saudi Arabia and the US said both warring Sudanese sides violated the short-term ceasefire, according to a joint statement Sunday released evening. The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to and signed a seven-day agreement on a short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements on May 20 in Jeddah. The statement stated that the Sudanese army violated the prohibition of conducting aerial attacks during this period, saying it flew military aircraft daily. “Both sides undertook attacks and moved troops, weapons and other resources,” the statement noted.
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May 29, 2023 14:52 UTC
Monrovia – The Liberia National Pastoral Network for Peace has called on Nimba County Senator and evangelist Prince Y. Johnson to maintain the biblical mandate and sacredness of the holy pulpit in the discharge of his pastoral responsibility. Addressing a press conference on Friday, May 26, 2023, Bishop Justice V. R. Nyonsiea stated that the church is the center of redemption. Therefore, Senator Johnson should preach messages that will inspire peace, hope, and redemption to his congregation. Nyonsiea stated that Liberians, irrespective of their political affiliations, tribal backgrounds, and religious persuasions, should never resort to violence and crisis. “In this way, we will foster religious tolerance, democracy, and meet the physiological needs of all Liberians,” he concluded.
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May 29, 2023 13:52 UTC
Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]MacDella Cooper has endorsed the Presidential bid of former Vice President Joseph Boakai. Madam Cooper is the Standard Bearer for the Movement for One Liberia, the political party she established. 2017, the Standard Bearer for the Movement for One Liberia contested for the Presidency but came to a distance behind the winner President George Weah. For those of you who in 2017 put their hope in President George Weah and he disappointed you, we heard your cry too,” Madam Cooper added. This time around their suffering is going to end,” Mr. Boakai said.
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May 29, 2023 13:42 UTC
Joel C. BrooksCummings – Brumskine TicketThe representation of Liberian women in politics is said to be overwhelming as the October 10, 2023 elections drawing closer, with the latest Vice Presidential pick for various political parties receiving more support from women in these upcoming elections. The latest to be announced is the daughter of the founding father of the country’s oldest political parties, the Liberty Party (LP), the late Cllr. Charlyne Mnamah-mar was named by the Alternative National Congress (ANC)/ Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) was named as running make to Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings. However, the presence of the Grand Bassa County Senator is still being felt as one of the lead supporter of Team Boakai for 2023. Boakai – Lawrence CollaborationHowever, news from the camp of another presidential candidate of the Liberia People’s Party (LPP), Cllr.
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May 29, 2023 10:32 UTC
Liberia: Tragic Accident on Buchanan Highway, One Dead, No Fuel for Ambulance to Transport SurvivorsMONROVIA- The outgoing president of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Charles Coffey late Sunday night suffered a broken leg in a fatal road accident that left one dead near Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. According to reports, Mr. Coffey and his driver were plying the Firestone- Buchanan highway when one of his vehicle’s tire punctured. And while riding on the bike, a speeding vehicle ran into them, killing the Mortobike rider, injuring Coffey and his driver. They were taken to the Government Hospital in Buchanan for emergency treatment before being transferred to Monrovia by former Representative Byron Brown. The Government Hospital said there was no fuel to transport Mr. Coffey and his driver an demanded them to buy fuel.
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May 29, 2023 03:43 UTC
ReutersA firefighter works at a tobacco factory in Kyiv that was damaged in a Russian drone attack. Officials said air defence systems downed at least 40 drones moving towards Kyiv. The predawn attacks came on the last Sunday of May when the capital celebrates Kyiv Day, the anniversary of its official founding 1,541 years ago. Preliminary information indicated the air raid was the largest drone attack on Kyiv since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Serhiy Popko, the head of Ukraine’s military administration said. “Today, the enemy decided to ‘congratulate’ the people of Kyiv on Kyiv Day with the help of their deadly UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles],” Mr Popko said on the Telegram.
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May 28, 2023 19:31 UTC
Mammoth crowd jam packed the Grand Bassa County, Buchanan City Fairgrounds hosting the pavilion, to witness the official endorsement of Counsellor Charlyne M. Brumskine as the Vice Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). In keeping with traditional rites, They later presented Charlyne to Mr. Cummings, gowned the pair, and pledged support and absolute loyalty to the success of the CPP, come October 10. Presenting the cutlass to Mr. Cummings, the former Grand Bassa County Senator also expressed appreciation for the CPP choice of Counsellor Charlyne Brumskine as Vice Standard Bearer. Mr. Findley said with Charlyne as running mate, he officially declared his unflinching support to the Presidential bid of the CPP Standard Bearer, Mr. Alexander Cummings, come October 10. Cummings expressed gratitude to the elders and people of Grand Bassa County for the massive show of support and solidarity at Charlyne’s endorsement in Buchanan on May 27, 2023.
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May 28, 2023 08:17 UTC
Liberia: CPP Lights Up Bassa as Cummings Set to Handpick Charlyne Brunmskine As Running Mate TodayBUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County – The Port City of Buchanan has been inundated with portraits of Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings and Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine ahead of her (Cllr. Brumskine) official pronouncement by Cummings as his running mate. The event today followed Mr. Cummings’ overwhelmingly election as CPP standard bearer at the party’s National convention in Ganta, Nimba County a fortnight ago. Currently, elders and supporters are now heading to the St. John River to o receive Mr. Cummings and the CPP delegation.
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May 28, 2023 03:05 UTC
MONROVIA — Former Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Milton Findley has pledged his support to the election of Alexander B. Cummings and his running mate Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine ahead of the October polls. Mr. Findley, former Senator of Grand Bassa County and former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate made the endorsement on Saturday at the ceremony marking the announcement of Cllr. Brumskine as running mate of Cummings in the Port City if Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. He said the Cummings-Brumskine ticket is the best to fix Liberia and called on the people of Grand Bassa to join him in his support.
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May 28, 2023 03:04 UTC