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The Koung-Kogar feud appears far from being over as Senator Samuel Kogar turns his back on efforts by some chiefs and elders of Nimba to mediate peace between him and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung. The chiefs and elders had traveled from Nimba to Monrovia for a planned reconciliatory meeting, but Senator Kogar insisted that any such meeting should occur in Nimba county in line with traditional norms. Kogar, who accused Koung of politically sidelining him, has however made it clear that at no point in time did he apologize to VP Koung as being speculated. His apology was to…

Kpaai District, Bong County – In a landmark move to strengthen healthcare delivery in rural Liberia, Senator Johnny Kpehe Sr. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, officially dedicated the newly completed and fully equipped Yila Clinic in Wolota Clan, Kpaai District, Bong County. The facility, which had remained in a state of neglect for decades since its establishment by local residents and American missionaries, will now serve over a dozen surrounding communities in Bong and parts of Nimba County. Speaking during the dedication ceremony, Senator Kpehe described the event as “one of the most important days” of his life. He dedicated…

MONROVIA, Liberia (Sept. 15, 2025) — The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has set up a three-member committee to investigate an incident involving journalist Franklin Doloquee and Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah. The committee, chaired by veteran journalist Torwon Solunteh-Brown, also includes lawyer Bruce Boweh and civil society advocate Adama Kiatamba Dempster. The panel is expected to present its findings and recommendations to the PUL leadership by Sept. 19. According to reports, the incident occurred Sept. 13 in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, when Piah allegedly seized Doloquee’s phone during an interview, deleted photos and video recordings, and has not returned the…

Monrovia, Liberia — Montserrado County District #12 Representative Jerry Yogboh has issued a candid critique of the Liberian Legislature, acknowledging its failure to adequately perform its oversight and lawmaking duties. Speaking during a live appearance on a local radio station Tuesday, Rep. Yogboh described the legislative process as plagued by inefficiency and poor diligence. He attributed much of the dysfunction to what he called the “laziness” of lawmakers, who often pass legislation without thoroughly reviewing its implications. “Our laws are not always in the best interest of the people,” Yogboh admitted. “There’s a pattern where bills are passed without proper…