The axe of Tubman University’s President Edward Lama Wonkeryon has finally fallen on two senior staff involved in receiving bribes from GBECCO, a construction company that was under contract with the university.
Tubman University Suspends Woods, Fires Two, in Corruption Investigation
Tubman University has suspended Johnny C. Woods for his alleged involvement in kickbacks from GBECCO, a local construction company, according to an account from an employee who attended a meeting where the decision was announced.
Committee Formed to Investigate Corruption Allegations at Tubman University
In a press release issued late Wednesday night, authorities at the William V. S. Tubman University have said the university’s president “has constituted an ‘Independent Committee of Inquiry’ to investigate allegations against a senior staff of the university.” The university named the staff as Roland T. Barnes, associate vice president for facilities and campus operations. He was…
Tubman University Temporarily Relieves Barnes for Alleged Bribery
Tubman University authorities have temporarily relieved Roland T. Barnes of his position pending the outcome of an investigation into kickbacks he allegedly received from a construction company.
US$75,000 for Tubman University Engineering Building Vanishes
Leaked documents and interviews with anonymous employees of a construction company have revealed that US$75,000 allocated for the renovation of the engineering building at the William V. S. Tubman University has vanished without any work on the structure.
Tubman University Official Receiving Kickbacks on Contracts
A senior staff of the William V. S. Tubman University in Harper, Maryland County, Roland T. Barnes, has been revealed to be involved in a scheme to receive kickbacks from a construction company in exchange for contracts to be awarded by the university.
Court Releases Arrested ‘Zogos’ Due to Overcrowded Prisons
More than 25 individuals arrested in Paynesville by the Liberia National Police were refused by the Monrovia City Court due to overcrowded cells at the Monrovia Central Prison.
Nimba Sup’t: Citizens Vital to Maintaining Peace and Security
At a press briefing this past weekend and following UNMIL’s handing over security to the government, Nimba Superintendent Fong G. Zuagele said he believes that Liberia can overcome security threats if its citizens take the initiative to maintain peace.