Author: Julius Konton

‎‎By: Martina Fanciah‎‎The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has entered into a landmark partnership with William V.S. Tubman University, making the Maryland-based institution the first university in Liberia to begin offering diploma courses in football coaching license programs.‎‎The two parties formalized the historic agreement on Friday, July 25, 2025, during a signing ceremony held at the LFA headquarters in Monrovia.‎‎The partnership is aimed at strengthening football development in Liberia through formal academic training in coaching and related disciplines.‎‎The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the LFA and Tubman University establishes a collaborative framework that will integrate professional coaching education into the…

In a move to speak to all sectors of the Country, Liberia’s 178th National Orator Rev. Emmett Dunn challenged the churches in Liberia to now do more in helping to break the circle of poverty which bulk of their members are battling on a daily basis. The man of God speaking boldly to his colleagues warned them to stop preaching prosperity messages and look at the reality on the ground and do something to empower its members whose poor conditions are worsening daily. Liberia, he stated is a nation rich in potential and the church is one of the most…

Rev. Emmett Dunn has recommended the appointment of a national commission by The President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The move among other things is aimed at proposing a new motto for the Republic of Liberia. According to him, the request has been a call that’s echo for decades especially among Liberians who yearn for international identity that is inclusive. “We representative And reflective of the values and aspirations of all Liberians, The current national motto, The love of Liberty Brought us here, Speaks to the legacy of the free settlers who arrive on our shows in the 19th century. Listen to…

The Political Leader of the opposition Movement for Economic Empowerment Dee-Maxwell Saah Sr. has call on the ruling establishment to take more practical steps and approaches in uniting the people as well as national healing order than just words. “Let this 178th Independence Anniversary imbue in us the need to choose unity over division, reconciliation over resentment, peace over chaos, constructive engagement over confrontation, freedom of political association over persecution because of political association, political tolerance over political intolerance, equal and impartial justice for all over selective justice, freedom of speech over suppression, genuine transparency and accountability over political witch-hunt…

In a drive to take practical action in healing the wounds as a result of the bitter past, Liberia’s 178th National Orator, Rev. Emmett Dunn has proposed the establishment of a standing national commission on reconciliation. “This body, non-partisan Or non-party’s arms and inclusive, Would be task with contributing to the work of national healing from County to County, From Village to Village, From town to town, Talking about historical truth, Civic education, and programs that promote social cohesion, all geared towards the work of healing”, he said. Rev. Dunn also reminded the public that the initiative is not for…

In the wake of some progress made by the current administration, Liberia’s 178th Day National Orator Rev. Emmett Dunn has call on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to listen to the cry and sigining of his people. “Mr. President, Your children are singing and they are singing and saying that corruption is still deeply embedded in our institutions, And it will take more than policy to uproot it”, he re-emphasized. According to him, It will take more courage and political will from the highest office to the lowest as such he also reminded the speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, Pro-tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence…

Liberia’s 178th Independence day orator Rev. Emmett Dunn has cautioned the ruling establishment not demonized and disrespect the opposition. According to him, The role of political opposition Democracy is not a spectator sport. He said the crowning of any one ruling party Democracy is the constant exchange of ideas, The Clash of Visions for the common good. He re-emphasized that the opposition are not the enemy of the state but are part of machinery of accountability. According to him, A nation Where opposition voices are silenced, it is a nation walking into darkness. “Let us not fear disagreement, But let…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reausred Liberians that he is now ready to make bold decision, free of bias to advance Liberia. Speaking when he delivered his 178th Independence Day message to Liberians, he called on Liberian to put politics and personal interests secondary to the public good and realize the Liberia the people have envisioned since its founding. He promised to work with every Liberian, regardless of their political affiliation, because building a nation is bigger than any one group or any one interest. “As we look ahead, let us remember the words of President Jimmy Carter, spoken right…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been warned to fire officials of government who are not performing and to desist from suspension. Speaking at programs marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Celebrations Rev. Emmett Dunn said President Boakai’s leadership is marked by his humility, character and his commitment has offered a new tune to the Country’s politics. “So, I encourage you sir. to lead boldly, to lead transparently, to lead justly, Challenge the old Order, Empower The Next Generation, Fire and don’t suspend”, he re-emphasized. Speaking further ,he cautioned the Chief Executive that tomorrow, It’s not promised him a second term stating that…

By: Julius Konton President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed concern over the poor state and conditions at the Monrovia Central Prison. He made the remarks Friday when he toured the facility of the prison compound in central Monrovia. As a means of taking action to help address the situation, the Liberian leader disclosed plans by his government to help improve facilities of prisons across Liberia. Speaking further he narrtaed that people who are providing health services for the inmates also look like they are in prison, something he described as sad and needs to change. “This does not represent where…