11 Smuggled Motorbikes Seized in Nimba
Published: 04 December, 2008
The Ministry of National Security, Ganta Detail, on November 22 seized 11 motorbikes from a motorcycle dealer in Ganta on account of an alleged smuggling.
Onlookers at what was left of the destroyed farmland
Violence Erupts in Nimba Again
Published: 04 December, 2008
NIMBA COUNTYU, Incidents of land disputes in some parts of Nimba County seem to be far from over as latest reports indicate another round of attacks. This time, the attacks took place on a farmland belonging to one of the local officials of the County, one David W. Queglay.
100 Break Jail at Central Prison
Published: 02 December, 2008
Justice Minister Phillip A. Z. Banks Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MONROVIA, At least 100 prisoners at Monrovia's overcrowded Central Prison on South Beach broke jail yesterday and looted nearby neighborhood as they fled.
Alleged Perpetrators on the Run
Published: 02 December, 2008
MONROVIA, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (TRC) has released for public consumption and notice a listing of perpetrators and alleged perpetrators the Commission is requesting to appear before it.
Fake Surveyors Blamed for Land Disputes in Bong
Published: 28 November, 2008
Citizens and residents of Bong County have told the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court and the County leadership that the increased land conflict in the county is the handwork of untrained land surveyors in the county.
Students Allegedly Dupe UL Administration
Published: 28 November, 2008
UL President, Dr. Emmett Dennis
MONROVIA, The administration of the University of Liberia (UL) says its attention has been drawn to alleged dubious activities in which some students of the institution are duping the administration of millions of dollars.
UL Student Forges Prez Sirleaf's Signature
Published: 27 November, 2008
MONROVIA, A sophomore at the University of Liberia (UL), Varney Brown, was on Friday, November 21, 2008, detained at Monrovia Central Prison for allegedly forging the signature of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to obtain a job at Firestone Rubber Plantation Company in Margibi County.
Dead Senator's Sons Fight over Property
Published: 27 November, 2008
Patrick’s jeep battered by his brothers
MONROVIA, Barely few weeks after the death of River Gee Senator Isaac Johnson, his children are not mourning but rather fighting over properties he left behind and other benefits expected to come from the Liberian Government.
L$2M Marijuana Seized in Ganta
Published: 26 November, 2008
Flash back: A huge stock of marijuana being burnt by state securities
GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY, Agents of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) operating in Ganta, Nimba County, have arrested a huge consignment of marijuana loaded in a truck heading for Monrovia from Saclapea. The value of the drugs is placed at nearly two million Liberian dollars.
Probe into Re-cycled Checks Widens
Published: 25 November, 2008
MONROVIA, The Ministry of Finance (MOF) yesterday suspended with immediate effect the entire staff and employees of the Reconciliation Section of its Expenditure and Debt Management Department.
Ecobank Confirms US$50,000 Missing not US$520,000
Published: 25 November, 2008
Madam Adepoju: “We’ll weed out bad employees from among the good employees.”
MONROVIA, The management of Ecobank-Liberia has disclosed that its internal auditors have discovered shortages at one of its local branches. The shortages, according to Morenike Adepoju, Managing Director of Ecobank-Liberia, are in the tune of US$50,000 and not US$520,000 as reported in the media.
MONROVIA, Rivercess County Superintendent B. Rancy Zainakan has vindicated himself from any form of financial malpractices or acts of corruption in the county as alleged by a group calling itself Rivercess Amunluwun Development Association (RADA).
Flash back: Sando being shoved by state securities during the Doe regime
CHIEF JUSTICE ORDERS SANDO'S CAMERA SEIZED
Published: 21 November, 2008
Sando Moore Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MONROVIA, The Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia, Johnnie N. Lewis, yesterday ordered the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) soldier assigned to him to seize the camera of Daily Observer photojournalist Sando Moore.
Double Marriage Woman's Case Opens Today
Published: 19 November, 2008
MONROVIA, Dozens of people are expected to flock at the Magisterial Court in New Kru Town, a suburb of Monrovia, this morning to cast a glimpse at Hawa Weyah Vaille, a 31-year-old woman who has been sued for allegedly engaging in holy matrimony with two men.
For 'Dubious Activities' at CBL:
Published: 19 November, 2008
MONROVIA, As part of its regular function, the Reconciliation Unit of the Banking Department of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) recently conducted a spot audit of the Government of Liberia (GOL) civil servant payroll account and GOL civil servants salary checks for October 2008.
For 'Dubious Activities' at CBL:
Published: 19 November, 2008
MONROVIA, As part of its regular function, the Reconciliation Unit of the Banking Department of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) recently conducted a spot audit of the Government of Liberia (GOL) civil servant payroll account and GOL civil servants salary checks for October 2008.
For 'Dubious Activities' at CBL:
Published: 19 November, 2008
CBL Governor Mill Jones
MONROVIA, As part of its regular function, the Reconciliation Unit of the Banking Department of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) recently conducted a spot audit of the Government of Liberia (GOL) civil servant payroll account and GOL civil servants salary checks for October 2008.
MONROVIA, Two persons identified as James Quee, 30, and Musa Kunie, 20, have been arrested and detained by agents of the Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) in Buchanan.
MONROVIA, Former National Housing Authority (NHA) Managing Director, Charles Harris, who is linked to probable misappropriation of L$16 million by an audit report, has termed the report as witch hunt and an attempt by detractors to tarnish his reputation.
MONROVIA, An officer of the Liberia National Police (LNP) reportedly sustained injuries to his head and other parts of the body when he was attacked in Monrovia on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 with a sharp object by a Jordanian Formed Police Unit (FPU) officer serving with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL).
l-r: J. Nicholas Podier, Thomas Quiwonkpa, Samuel Doe and Thomas Whe-Sen
Was Slangar Telling the Truth at TRC?
Published: 14 November, 2008
Edward Slangar could be in trouble with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) if an earlier confession he provided a Monrovia newspaper in November 1985, immediately following the abortive invasion, about the killing of Gen. Thomas Quiwonkpa is true. In a two-part article, the Daily Observer now brings to readers the November 18, 1985 story culled from the Daily Star newspaper in which Slangar confessed to personally killing Quiwonkpa. In the second part, an Observer story published on October 15, 2008, on Slangar's testimony at the TRC, he told of physically playing no part in Quiwonkpa's death. Below is the Daily Star's story followed by the Observer's story.
16 Million Dollars Missing at NHA
Published: 13 November, 2008
Auditor-General Morlu
MONROVIA, Over L$16 million remain unaccounted for in just one year's time at the National Housing Authority (NHA), a report by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) for fiscal year 2006/2007 has shown.
SINOE COUNTY, Amid rave allegations linking Sinoe County superintendent Sylvester Grisby to corruption, the county's legislative caucus has firmly lend their support to their Superintendent.
Auditor General Requests US$231,000 for Audit
Published: 04 November, 2008
Mr. William E. Dennis, chairman, NASSCROP Broad of Directors
MONROVIA, Liberia's Auditor General John Sembe Morlu, II reportedly requested US$231,000 from the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) to audit the Corporation but the request was denied and US$70,000 given, a Board statement said last night.
‘The Money Will Be Refunded’
Published: 03 November, 2008
MONROVIA, Sinoe County Superintendent Sylvester Grisgby, who in recent times has been in the center of alleged financial misappropriation and lack of accountability, has admitted taking US$25,000 from the county's development funds, but promised a refund.
Cole Bangalu Assistant Minister /Trade Union Affairs
MONROVIA, At least a cross-section of due-paying members of the Firestone Agriculture Workers' Union of Liberia (FAWUL) under the banner of “Bona fide Due Payers” have accused the union leadership of lack of moral character and failing to account for over US$150,000 of their dues from January 1, 2007 to December 2007, up to and including September 2008.
Fake Financial Receipt Unearthed at Planning
Published: 31 October, 2008
Planning Minister Amara Konneh
MONROVIA,The Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs (MPEA) has uncovered a financial receipt indicating a total of US$1,350 allegedly collected by some unknown persons at the Ministry.
MONROVIA, Amidst growing controversy over the deletion of the names of 1,080 government employees from the blotted payroll of the Ministry of Education (MOE), Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has clarified that Government's action was not intended to hurt legitimate civil servants. He, however, said the MOE's payroll was littered with ghost names.
Prez. Sirleaf (center) with Supt. Barcon and Min. Johnson ( left) and Rep. Edward Forh (r) at New Kru Town meeting
Borough Admin. under Probe
Published: 23 October, 2008
MONROVIA, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, presiding over a citizens' meeting Saturday, October 18, 2008 in New Kru Town, has called for an audit of the administration of the borough.
Commissioner's Offices Burgled in Nimba
Published: 22 October, 2008
The courtyard of the building hosting the Commissioner's offices
NIMBA COUNTY, The newly constructed administrative headquarters of the Bain-Garr District near Zuluyee Town in Nimba County has in recent times suffered series of burglaries.
A 20-year-old man identified by police in Bong County as Peter Ballah (not comedian Peter Flomo Ballah) has been remanded at Gbarnga Central Prison for allegedly strangulating his older brother's 11-month-old baby to death in Totota, Lower Bong County.
Breakaway Pastor in Cell for Alleged Theft
Published: 20 October, 2008
A breakaway pastor of the Rhemu Faith Outreach Ministry (RFOM) in Logan Town, Rev. Alphonso M. Kandakai, was on Thursday, October 16, 2008 put in cell on charges of alleged theft and misapplication of entrusted property.
Child Kidnapper Nabbed in Nimba
Published: 17 October, 2008
NIMBA COUNTY, A 16-year-old girl identified as Princess Walker was last weekend, Saturday, October 11, 2008, nabbed in Kpain Township for kidnapping an eight-month-old baby which was believed to be in her mother's room when she mysteriously went missing while her mother was at the front of the house washing her clothes.
MONROVIA, A team of consultants of Change Management under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has uncovered serious problems at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in Monrovia.
Suspended Superintendent Jackson Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MONROVIA, Bong County Superintendent Ranney B. Jackson has been suspended with immediate effect by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. His suspension is in connection with alleged financial malpractices.
A cross-section of impounded motorcycles at one of LNP Paynesville Police depots
Arrest of Motorcyclists Sparks Violence
Published: 15 October, 2008
MONROVIA, Despite the recent ruling by the Justice-in-Chamber Jamesetta Howard Wolokollie's for the police to halt the arrest of motorcyclists in Monrovia, arrests at Red Light commercial district continued.
Several Arrested over Free Port Rice Scam
Published: 14 October, 2008
NPA Managing Director George Tubman Photo by Alaskai Moore Johnson
MONROVIA, Liberia Seaport Police (LSP) assigned at the National Port Authority (NPA) say they have arrested several persons in connection with a recent rice scandal at the main operational area of the port.
Former ATU Personnel Nabbed in Bong
Published: 10 October, 2008
A 35-year-old fugitive, who had been on the run for a couple of months for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old Gbarnga motorcyclist, has finally been arrested.
Murder Suspects Released in Nimba
Published: 07 October, 2008
Seven people suspected of gruesomely killing Lorpu Mulbah on February 10, 2008, in Greanpea, Tappita District Nimba County have allegedly been released by the Circuit Court in the County.
Audit on Bong County Account Indicts MAK Inc.
Published: 06 October, 2008
Auditor General John S. Morlu, II
MONROVIA, The Special Forensic Audit into the Government of Liberia(GOL)/Bong Mines Community(BMC) Escrow Account has established several discrepancies.
Armed Gang Slashes BIN Deputy Boss
Published: 06 October, 2008
Deputy Commissioner for Administration at the BIN, Archie Williams
MONROVIA, A gang of machete-wielding thugs attacked and seriously wounded the Deputy Commissioner for Administration at the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization (BIN) at his 3rd Street residence in Sinkor, leaving him with deadly wounds to the head and neck.
Both demonstrating groups had clashed when the each felt that the other was supporting unworthy cause
Violence Erupts over Kaine's Trial
Published: 02 October, 2008
MONROVIA, What began as a peaceful protest by a group of students from Kakata, Margibi County, over the detention of Junior Senator Roland C. Kaine and others, turned into violent clashes yesterday, October 1, 2008, when residents of Slipway Community engaged the students in fist fight at the Temple of Justice.
Members of Email Scam Probe Named
Published: 30 September, 2008
The President of Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has named Dr. D. Elwood Dunn to head the Special Ad Hoc Committee tasked to conduct a comprehensive investigation of a dossier of e-mail exchanges and related activities which have tended to implicate several officials of government.
L$15M Drugs Seized in Bong
Published: 30 September, 2008
MONROVIA, The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Bong County Detachment, has disclosed that it has arrested about 5,325.4 kilograms of marijuana in the County with a street value of L$15,976,200.00.
Girl, 14, Gang-raped in Bong
Published: 26 September, 2008
BONG COUNTY, The Women and Juvenile Section of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Bong County Detachment, has arrested and detained a 20-year-old man Amos Kpanah of Kerkula Town in Salala District for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl of Felela in the same district.
Ghanaians Traffic Cocaine to Latin America
Published: 25 September, 2008
MONROVIA, Prosecution's third witness in the ongoing US$500 million drug trafficking case, Stephen Zargo, yesterday, Wednesday, September 24, 2008, told the court that the nine Ghanaians had been involved in drugs trafficking in several Latin American countries.
Missing Patient Found Alive but Died Later
Published: 19 September, 2008
Horace Lloyd (arrowed) with family members
MONROVIA, A 75-year-old patient, Horace Lloyd, who went missing from the Redemption Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2008, has been found alive. But Horace died minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2008, after his family members had arrived at the scene, where he was discovered helplessly lying behind a house at Point Four Junction, Bushrod Island.
L$3 Million Drugs Seized
Published: 19 September, 2008
BONG COUNTY, Authorities of the Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) in Bong County, Central Liberia, have arrested drugs traffickers and seized L$3,731,500 worth of illicit drugs.
Criminal Cases Overdue in Rivercess County
Published: 18 September, 2008
Reports from Cestos City, Rivercess County say several major criminal cases on the trial docket at the Magisterial Court are overdue owing to lack of a City Solicitor and Defense Counsel.
Criminal Gangs Design New Strategies
Published: 16 September, 2008
Police will need to be more innovative against criminals
The nation's political and commercial nerve-center, Monrovia, has become what residents and the business community refer to as “a haven of hardened criminal gangsters”.
Manager Imprisoned for Duping Boss
Published: 16 September, 2008
Abednego Dahn
MONROVIA, ,/b>A former Country Manager of the American and Liberian-owned firm, Kwaplah International, Abednego Dahn, has been convicted for misappropriation of US$166,080 belonging to his former employer and will serve a one year sentence at Monrovia Central Prison at South Beach.
Criminal Activities on the Rise in Rivercess
Published: 11 September, 2008
Reports from Zammie Town of Kploh Chiefdom in Central Rivercess say thousands of citizens and residents of the Chiefdom are living in fear owing to escalating criminal activities in the area.
