Villagers in Lofa last week became the first Liberians to host a court prosecuting war crimes that allegedly happened in their communities.
Supreme Court Upholds Brownie Samukai’s Guilty Verdict
The Supreme Court has upheld a previous decision by a lower court in finding former defense minister Brownie Samukai guilty of three corruption-related charges.
Lofa Superintendent Commissions Taskforce to Verify Land Ownership Claims
In an attempt to limit and prevent land conflicts, Lofa’s Superintendent William Kamba has commissioned members of a task force aimed at verifying land ownership claims across the county.
Toddler Dies After Falling into Well in Lofa
A two-year-old toddler has died in an open well that was located in a rice paddy in Voinjama.
Two Motorcyclists in Lofa Die While Celebrating the Arrival of a Senatorial Aspirant
A tragic accident involving two motorcyclists in Massabolahun’s Center Street in Wanhassa District has left the two operators dead and two others injured.
X-ray Machine Repaired at Lofa’s Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital
After receiving US$2,000 from a diaspora organization to repair its X-ray machine, the Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital has completed the repairs and begun examinations of patients using the equipment.
Lofa Circuit Court Hands Community Farming Land to Balakpalasu Town in Land Dispute Case
The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court has resolved a land dispute between Zangota and Balakpalasu Town that dealt with the use of a plot of land for communal farming. The ruling was in favor of Balakpalasu Town.
Alleged Rapist Released After Prosecution Fails to Tie Him to Crime Beyond Reasonable Doubt
A 32-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl has been released by the Tenth Circuit Court in Lofa after prosecutors could not provide a strong enough evidence linking him to the crime.