Author: Chester Smith

—Calls for Serious National Prayer Apostle Dr. Elijah Kofi King has issued a controversial prophecy predicting a “fierce and bloody” political struggle over leadership in Liberia for 2026 and beyond. The Ghanaian minister, who leads Fire Nation Arena Ministries, regularly broadcasts predictions regarding West African political climates. His recent declarations have sparked sharp criticism from Liberian citizens and civic groups who view these predictions as politically disruptive rather than spiritual. In his “2026 Prophecy for Liberia” and related ministerial broadcasts, Apostle Elijah Kofi King detailed several specific events he claims will hit the nation: He claims two distinct factions will…

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has expanded awareness of its new corporate strategic plan (2025–2029) to county offices as part of efforts to deepen employees’ understanding of the plan and ensure their participation in its effective implementation across the institution. The awareness campaign, led by the Policy, Statistics and Strategic Planning Division (PSSPD), targets LRA staff assigned in Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties during the first phase of the nationwide rollout. The initiative is intended to inform and educate staff about the Authority’s strategic priorities, programs, and performance targets while promoting ownership of the LRA’s five-year reform agenda.…

The Civil Law Court Annex has ruled in favor of businessman Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama in a high-profile land dispute involving the Estate of the late Martha Stubberfield Bernard, ordering the transfer of ten lots of land valued at US$132,000 including the parcel where the former Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters once stood before its demolition. In a ruling delivered on June 8, Assigned Circuit Judge Nelson B. Chineh granted Dr. Oniyama’s petition for specific performance, concluding that the Bernard Estate had acknowledged receiving full payment and had executed two Memoranda of Understanding confirming the sale. The disputed property…

(Abuja – Sunday, June 8, 2026): The Executive Secretary of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Mr. Jules Tapsoba, has highlighted the Forum’s growing role in supporting tax administrations across West Africa to modernize their operations, embrace digital transformation, and strengthen domestic revenue mobilization. Mr. Tapsoba made the remarks while participating as a panelist at the 11th Africa Tax Symposium held in Rabat, Morocco, from June 3–5, 2026. Organized by the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), the symposium brought together tax commissioners, directors general, policymakers, academics, development partners, and tax professionals from across Africa and beyond to discuss emerging…

IPNEWS: The Nigerian government stated that the pastor is a private citizen who does not speak for the state. The issue began when Primate Elijah Ayodele, the head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, Nigeria, made several public statements about Liberian President Joseph Boakai. In videos shared online, the pastor claimed that President Boakai was: “Confused,” “old,” “tired”, Unable to properly handle the demands of running the country. The pastor also called for the President’s resignation and predicted a possible military coup in Liberia if he stays in power. The Complaint from Liberia On June 8, 2026, the Liberian Embassy in Abuja sent a formal…

The Embassy of Liberia in Abuja formally lodged a diplomatic complaint with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monday, June 8, 2026, over highly controversial public remarks made by Nigerian cleric Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele regarding Liberia’s presidency. Prophet Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, released a widely shared video stating that Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is “confused, tired,” and lacks an understanding of the demands of national leadership. He further claimed that Liberia’s economy is in absolute “confusion”. In its formal communication, the Liberian Embassy warned that Ayodele’s prophetic declarations could distort public perception, jeopardize national…

IPNEWS: The Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia says it will officially close its bilateral development assistance strategies and its physical diplomatic operations in Liberia. The Swedish government statement says all direct bilateral programs and embassy operations will be completed and terminated by August 31, 2026. According to the official changes to the Swedish foreign Servies, the closure is due to reduced funding in Sweden’s global development cooperation budget and a foreign policy shift prioritizing resource allocation toward supporting Ukraine. The Embassy of Sweden near Monrovia explicitly clarified that the decision is purely budgetary and is not linked to any policies, governing choices, or political events within…

By Jefferson Massah /jeff.massah24@gmail.com /+231886828622 Liberia in 2025 unveiled one of its most ambitious climate action plans to date through its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64 percent by 2035 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in September 2025, positions Liberia as a climate leader among low-income countries, despite contributing less than 0.03 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Flipping through the 61-page final NDC 3.0 document, I realized that this marks a substantial departure from previous climate commitments.…

IPNEWS: The GOLDEN IMAGE AWARD 16TH EDITION comes alive on July 21, 2026, at the EJS Ministerial Complex, Monrovia, Liberia The Golden Image Award was established to honor global excellence, peace, and humanitarianism. However, the accolade frequently demonstrates a profound ignorance of grassroots reality. The Golden Image Awards (GIA) is an annual national meritorious platform in Liberia founded and launched by Ambassador Queen Juli Endee Amb. Queen Juli Endee,is the Executive Director of the [Liberia Crusaders for Peace (LCP) The event was first established in September 2010, with its inaugural awards ceremony taking place in 2011. To recognize and reward…

The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has concluded a one-week official working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, attracting investment, and advancing Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture development agenda. During the visit, Director General Saygbe participated in the Sea Safety for Fisheries Workshop organized by the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation Among African States Bordering the Atlantic Ocean (ATLAFCO) in Tangier, where he delivered opening remarks emphasizing the need for stronger regional coordination and a collective African approach to improving safety at sea for fisherfolks. Following the…