Author: Julius Konton

By :Elijah Easter Kaykay In a candid interview, Ruben Tukue, a man with a tumultuous past rooted in nearly two decades of involvement in the illegal drug trade, has opened up about his journey from desperation to hope. His story sheds light on the systemic challenges faced by many in Liberia’s underprivileged communities and underscores the urgent need for comprehensive economic reforms. Tukue, a heavy-duty driver by profession, revealed that his entry into the illicit drug trade was driven not by greed but by frustration with the pervasive unemployment and corruption that characterize the local job market. “It was hard…

The Believers Eastern Church has officially launched the Believers Football Academy, an initiative under its “Serving God and Humanity” mission. The academy aims to empower young people through sports and community development. The launch, held at the Matadi Don Nico compound, marked the beginning of what the church calls a Community Transformation Project. The project uses football to shape lives, instill discipline, and create opportunities for children and youth. According to church leaders, the academy will not only develop football talent but also teach values such as teamwork, responsibility, and respect. Father Sachin Pakhre, the church’s Country Director, stated, “This…

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), has taken a major step in the actualization of its decentralization program, which will now see the Ministry having a presence in counties across the Country to allow those interested in accessing services in the mining and mineral sector to smoothly handle transactions at the county level without traveling to the Ministry’s central Monrovia office. Started on 19th August, 2025, the training exercise of all Ministry of Mines and Energy County Mine Officers, and Geologists, is intended to build their capacities to handle digital online application procedures for mining and mineral-related licenses. The…

In a drive to develop women’s Handball In Liberia, Liberia’s First The Handball Academy Commences its firts in series of Handball Tournament. The Tournament is bringing together young and talented Handball players of Liberia under the auspices of the Professional Sports Academy headed by Alioune Kebe, Liberia’s Ambassador For Youth and Sports Development. At the opening ceremony, Parents of the Handball players gathered at the open air Sports commission on broad street in central Monrovia to witness and cheers their respective kids as they were seen in action displaying their skills and talents at day one of the tournament. Even…

By: Julius Konton As the demolition of the headquarters of the main opposition Coalition for Democratic Change continue to generate more debates and mixed reactions across the Country and the global at large , President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has provided inital response to the situation citing his government’s implementation of the law through the court process. When quiz about the situation upon his arrival into the Country, he responded by saying” the Law is Law, the police were ordered to do their work in line with the law”, he re-emphasized. The rule of law is one of the pillars of…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay An 18-year-old man has been detained and forwarded to court on charges of illegal drug possession following an incident in Gorgbahn community, Wayzohn City. According to authorities, the suspect, Abraham Miller, was apprehended on August 20, 2025, after officers from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) responded to reports of drug activity in the area. Miller was reportedly found with a stash of kush, concealed beneath a mortar he was sitting on while relaxing with friends after a practice session. Miller has been charged under sections 14.85 and 14.86 of the drug law. The LDEA and…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay The legal process has officially begun in a high-profile criminal case at the Compound #3 Magisterial Court, involving a Nigerian national and two Liberian men. The case, titled ‘The Republic of Liberia v. Chucks Ohacheni, Solomon Samue, and Aaron Kollie’, centers on allegations of theft, conspiracy, and economic sabotage. The defendants are charged with theft of property, criminal conspiracy, criminal facilitation, and economic sabotage. They are accused of vandalizing and stealing equipment belonging to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) within Compound #3, Grand Bassa County. During Friday’s court session, the City Solicitor requested a change of…

By: Abraham K. KollieEmail: kollieabraham23@gmail.comAugust 24, 2025 In an intensive step towards combating the drug epidemic in Liberia, several officers from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Margibi County Detachments have successfully completed an intensive training program aimed at improving their skills in identifying high-narcotic substances. The initiative reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in their fight against illegal drugs. Alex Flomo, head of the LDEA’s Margibi County Detachment, commended the training program and emphasized its importance in bolstering the capabilities of DEA officers during drug operations. “This training will greatly enhance our ability to…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has been honored with the Presidential Excellence Award in recognition of his continuous contributions to uplifting Liberia. The award was presented by members of the Hollywood Star Hall of Fame, in collaboration with Liberia’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Juli Endee. During the presentation ceremony, the Hollywood Star Hall of Fame delegation praised President Boakai’s long-standing leadership and commitment to national transformation, noting that his vision continues to inspire Liberians at home and abroad, as well as international partners. President Boakai expressed deep gratitude for the recognition bestowed upon him and highlighted his steadfast resolve to advance…

On the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., held an engagement with members of the Japan–African Union Friendship Parliamentary League at the National Diet of Japan. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials of the Liberian Executive and Legislature alongside members of the Diet, including Toshitaka Ohoka, Youichi Fukazawa, Karen Makishima, Tomoaki Shimada, and Toshiko Abe. Members of the Liberian delegation along with the President were: Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, National Security and Intelligence Committee Chairman, Senator Momo T. Cyrus, House of Representatives Foreign Affairs…