Tag: Liberia
Lingering speakership crisis in Liberian Parliament a litmus test for ECOWAS?
Analysts are of the view that there is an urgent need to resolve the lingering leadership crisis engulfing the nation’s…
INEC Chairman Yakubu honoured for helping to sustain democracy in Liberia
Recalling Yakubu’s role as President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), Lansanah highlighted his advocacy for resource-sharing among…
Cheering news from Liberia
A few days back, Liberian President, Mr. George Weah gave Africa hope. He changed the sordid African political narrative by…
Jonathan, West African Elders caution against unofficial declaration of results in Liberia
Head of WAEF Mission and former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in a statement issued in Monrovia on Wednesday urged…
It’s better to learn from history than experience -Osinbajo tells Liberians
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has urged young people to learn from history rather than repeat it or allow it…
‘Why President Buhari’s visit to Liberia is significant’
On July 26, Liberia marks a Special Independence anniversary, commemorating 175 years of self-rule, with the country being the oldest…
Buhari announces trip to Liberia for 175th anniversary
The President will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, with the theme: “Fostering Unity, Protecting Our Peace…
Osinbajo off to Liberia for bicentennial celebrations
Osinbajo will join other leaders across Africa and beyond to grace the event scheduled to hold today at the Samuel…
29 trampled to death in church stampede
The incident occurred during an all-night Christian worship event at New Kru Town, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the…
Liberia tied with Nigeria on points in Qatar World Cup race
The Lone stars are however second on the table because Nigeria's Super Eagles have a superior goal advantage.
Liberia to pay impeached Supreme Court Judge $200,000
By Obi Vincent The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Liberia to pay Counsellor Kabineh Muhammad Jan’neh, an impeached Judge…
Renewable energy: African Development Fund approves $35m to Liberian Govt
The African Development Fund has approved a $34.74 million grant and loan to boost renewable energy access and promote an…
Dozens of children killed in Koranic school fire
At least 26 children were killed on Wednesday in a fire at a Koranic school near the Liberian capital Monrovia.…
Liberia’s Vice President seeks ECOWAS support for women in politics
Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Taylor has called on the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to support women in…
Photo News: Buhari attends Independence anniversary of Liberia
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday attended the 172nd Independence anniversary of Republic of Liberia where he received 'The Grand…
What my Economic and Recovery Growth Plan has achieved – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Economic and Recovery Growth Plan launched by his administration in 2017 is creating…
President Buhari receives Liberia’s highest award
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Monrovia, Liberia, received the country’s highest award and expressed his resolve to continue to…
Buhari flies out tomorrow for Liberia’s highest honour
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday for Monrovia, Liberia to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of the country…
Ebola resurfaces in Liberia
The deadly Ebola virus has been found in a bat in Liberia, researchers and the health ministry said on Thursday.…
ASUU Strike: NANS President cancels trip to Liberia
President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Danielson Bamidele AKPAN, GCNS, has cancelled his official trip to…
Missing cash: Liberia court orders arrest of over 30 ex-Central Bank officials
A Liberian court has issued arrest warrants for more than 30 former Central Bank officials in connection with 104 million…
Liberia loses $104m in central bank cash, bans 15 from foreign travel
Fifteen Liberians, including the son of former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, are banned from leaving the country while the government…
Women to Weah: Keep promise of equal land rights
A promise by Liberian President George Weah to change laws that discriminate against women is spurring campaigners to push for…
UN mission in Liberia a success – Mohammed
The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) successfully disarmed more than 100,000 combatants, and protected millions of civilians; helped to rebuild…
U.N. closes up Liberia peacekeeping mission
United Nations closed its peacekeeping mission to Liberia on Thursday, 15 years after it was deployed in the aftermath of…
Nigerian Police personnel withdraw from UN mission in Liberia
The last batch of 108 Nigerian Formed Police Unit (FPU) deployed to Liberia under the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)…
Lassa fever: Liberia records 3 more deaths
Liberian authorities on Friday confirmed three more deaths from Lassa fever, a disease endemic in several West African countries.
200 Nigerian peacekeepers withdraw from Liberia after 5 years
The last batch of 200 Nigerian peacekeepers deployed to Liberia under the UN Mission in Liberia (UNSMIL) have withdrawn after…
George Weah sworn in as Liberia’s 24th president
Football legend, George Weah, has been sworn in as the 24th President of the Republic of Liberia.
Liberia: Abdulsalami Abubakar hails peaceful transition
Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), on Sunday hailed the ongoing peaceful democratic transfer of power in…