Nimba’s Superintendent Nelson Korquoi says he wants to transform a lake in the center of Sanniquellie to a tourist attraction by 2021.
Initiative Aims to Eliminate Female Circumcision by Providing Alternative Income to Zoes
The European Union’s Spotlight Initiative is funding a project to provide alternative sources of income to traditional practitioners of female circumcision in Nimba and four other counties. Operated by U.N. Women, the project aims to reduce the controversial practice by taking away the financial incentives.
Amid Rainy Season, Township in Nimba Appeals for Assistance to Victims of April Rainstorm
As the rainy season gets into full swing, victims of an April 26 rainstorm in Kwendin Township are asking for assistance in rebuilding their homes to ensure they are sheltered from the elements.
Tappita CSO Expresses Concern Over Equipment Transferred from Hospital
As a Tappita civil society group expresses concern over what it says is the frequent transfer for equipment from the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Hospital, a Nimba lawmaker who also chairs the House Committee on Health has assured the public that all equipment transferred will be returned after use.
Tappita Man Accuses Armed Police of Fracturing His Hand With Assault Rifle
A 38-year-old man is accusing armed police officers assigned in Tappita of breaking his hand while they were enforcing the ongoing state of emergency.
Nimba County Community College Breaks Ground for US$52,000 Engineering Building
Nimba County Community College has broken grounds to construct a ten-classroom engineering building on its campus. The facility will cost US$52,000 and should be completed by September this year, the college’s associate vice president disclosed.
Nimba County Health Team Discharges 12 Journalists From Quarantine in Tappita
The Nimba County Health Team has discharged 12 journalists from one of its precautionary observation centers in Tappita. The reporters were quarantined after coming in contact with fellow journalist Jeremiah Gayflor, who was tested positive for the Coronavirus in April.
Rep. Samuel G. Kogar Calls on Tappita Residents to Respect Decisions of Jackson F. Doe Hospital
As tensions brew between Tappita residents and the administration of the Jackson F. Doe Hospital over the authenticity of COVID-19 cases being reported from the city, Rep. Samuel Kogar is urging citizens to exercise restraint.