Esther Walker has been suspended indefinitely as superintendent of Bong over a leaked audio recording that went viral on social media over the weekend.
Roots FM Resumes Broadcast as Gov’t Denies Involvement in Recent Attack
Roots FM CEO and talk show host Henry Costa announced that the station is now back on air, less than 24 hours after the management launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise US$15,000 for the purchase of new broadcast equipment.
Eugene Nagbe Apologizes to PUL Over Disparaging Comments
Liberia’s information minister, Eugene Nagbe, has apologized to the Press Union of Liberia for his recent derogatory comments against the journalism umbrella organization.
Minister Eugene Nagbe Says Wologisi Mountain Not Part of Natural Resource Swap
Following mounting public criticism about the government’s proposed natural resource swap with the China Roads and Bridge Corporation, Eugene Nagbe, Liberia’s information minister, has clarified that Wologisi Mountain in northern Lofa will not be a part of the deal.
Finance Minister Says Liberians Should Disregard Previous Gov’t Statements About Missing L$16 Billion
As pressure mounts on the government to provide information about the allegedly missing L$16 billion banknotes, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah says Liberians should disregard previous statements and press releases by Information Minister Eugene Nagbe and Justice Minister Musa Dean.
Gov’t Asks Civil Society and Others to Join Investigation for Missing L$16 Billion
The government of Liberia has extended an invitation to the National Civil Society Organization and other institutions to form part of the team investigating the whereabouts of the reported L$16 billion of newly printed bank notes.
Eugene Nagbe Says Gov’t Hasn’t Determined Whether L$9 Billion is Missing
In the wake of mounting pressure from the local media and public over the apparent disappearance of containers and bags of monies, Eugene Nagbe, Liberia’s information minister, says the government cannot confirm that there is money missing.
FrontPage Africa Sued for US$1.5 Million, Offices Closed
FrontPage Africa, Liberia’s largest daily newspaper, had its offices closed on Monday, April 9 due to orders from a civil court in Monrovia.