Several persons in Margibi’s second electoral district have been injured and properties have been damaged as a result of a riot between supporters of independent candidate Ivar Kokulo Jones and the incumbent lawmaker Ballah Zayzay.
Sen. Johnson Says Role in Civil War Irrelevant to Presidential Bid
Nimba’s Sen. Prince Johnson and former rebel leader of the defunct Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia has stated that he has no regrets over his role in the 14-year civil crisis.
Salala Rubber Reaffirms Ban on Politics
The management of the Salala Rubber Corporation has reaffirmed its ban on all political activities, including rallies and meetings, on the premises.
With Highway Inaccessible, RIA Advises Travelers to Use 15 Gate Route
The Liberia Airport Authority has warned airport users to take the Red light to 15 Gate route as the water level increases on the Robertsfield Highway.
Internews-Sponsored Debates Marked by Chaos in Margibi
Citizens in Margibi and candidates vying for the five representative seats of the county in the upcoming elections have criticized the Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding for poorly conducting debates in Margibi’s first, second, third, and fifth districts.
Mudslide Causes Setback to China Union’s Mining Operations
Heavy rains have caused a severe mudslide in the concession area of China Union, in Fuamah District in Lower Bong, resulting in severe damage to the company’s equipment.
Torrential Rainfall Hits Margibi
A heavy rainfall has hit Margibi, causing severe flooding that has made hundreds homeless as a result of damaged homes and personal belongings.
Liberian-born Lebanese Wants Citizenship Law Revisited
A Liberian-born Lebanese businessman, Abraham Farah, is calling on politicians to see reason in passing the dual citizenship bill to give person like him who were born, schooled, and raised in Liberia citizenship.