Author: Chester Smith
IPNEWS: Regarding the ongoing wars in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV asked priests to immediately open the doors of churches, invite people to pray the Holy Rosary and humbly pray before the Blessed Sacrament. The Pope urged the faithful to go to their churches or the nearest church to pray. He also issued a warning to the world, saying: “The wars in the Middle East and now in Ukraine and Crimea are very serious and will spread. To stop them, we must pray to God to fill the world with his mercy, to enlighten rulers with the Holy Spirit,…
IPNEWS: The Minister of Labour, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has warned private sector employers—particularly private security companies—to strictly comply with Liberia’s minimum wage law. Speaking recently, Minister Kruah reminded employers that Liberia’s Decent Work Act sets the minimum monthly wage at US$143, stressing that all employers are legally required to meet this standard. He expressed concern over reports that some private security firms are paying guards as little as US$75 per month, describing the practice as illegal and a violation of Liberia’s labour laws. “We urge these companies to immediately correct this situation,” the Minister said. “The Ministry of…
Nimba County Outreach Marks Final Leg of EU-Supported Drive to Promote Passage of the Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025 The National Coalition Against Harmful Practices (NACAHP) has successfully concluded a three-county media advocacy and community awareness campaign across Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, and Nimba Counties, with the Nimba County engagement marking the final phase of the initiative. The campaign, held from February 19 to March 3, 2026, was designed to promote the proposed Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025 and to raise awareness about the harmful effects of traditional practices, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child…
IPNEWS: Situation at the Liberia-Guinea border remains high as heightened diplomatic engagements continues following a military incursion by Guinean soldiers into Liberian territory, particularly the home of Liberia’s President Jospeh N. Boakai in Foya District, Lofa County on March 2, 2026. The incident occurred near the Sorlumba Port of Entry, in Foya Statutory District, Lofa County. IPNEWS reporter in Lofa report that the situation heighten since MARCH 8, 2026, after Armed Guinean soldiers allegedly crossed into Liberia and confronted workers from BK Enterprise who were excavating sand for the Foya-Vahun road project. On March 8, 2026, the soldiers forced Liberian workers across the…
IPNEWS: Normal Worship Service Disrupted at Winners’ Chapel Int’l Fiamah’s Branch Over Alleged Leadership Change, Financial Mismanagement Claims; Police Present to Ensure Safety. The current tension surrounds an alleged leadership change and claims of financial mismanagement within the branch. Heavy police presence was seen at the church premises to maintain order and ensure the safety of congregants and nearby residents. According to protesting members, many of whom previously occupied positions within the church’s administrative structure, claimed they were illegally removed from their roles by the newly assigned church pastor, a Sierra Leonean national. The group is protesting the decision and…
IPNEWS: Last week, the Liberian National Police charged Mohammed D. Sheriff, the 54-year-old commander of the National Fula Community Security Services (NFCSS), and sent him to court on March 5, 2026, for allegedly operating an unauthorized paramilitary organization. Sheriff was charged under Chapter 11, Section 11.5 of the Penal Law of Liberia for paramilitary activities. The investigation by the Liberia National Police began after social media videos from February 13, 2026, showed Sheriff and approximately 70 members in military-style uniforms at the Fish Market Mosque in Sinkor. Authorities determined the NFCSS was not registered as a legitimate private security entity with the Liberian government and operated without formal oversight. The case has…
Carl Rogers: “Man’s inability to communicate is a result of his failure to listen effectively.” Lee Iacocca: “Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions.” Brené Brown: “If you’re not in the arena also getting your behind kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback.” Mitt Romney: “Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.” Henry Ford: “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” Bill Gates: “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose”. He also notes it is more important to “heed the lessons…
IPNEWS: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sparked a significant debate by calling for the removal of what she described as a “racist provision” in the country’s constitution. During a historic address to the Liberian Legislature, Sirleaf urged lawmakers to lead constitutional reforms, specifically targeting Article 27(b). Key points of the Debate stem from The “Negro Descent” Clause: Article 27(b) of the Liberian Constitution that restricts citizenship exclusively to persons of “Negro descent”. Madam argued that this restriction is outdated, undermines Liberia’s commitment to equality, and is no longer relevant in a modern global context. Sirleaf and other advocates suggest that reforming these…
IPNEWS: Vandalark R. Patricks, a Liberian Human Rights Defender has petitioned the government of Ghana for a formal constitutional demand for the immediate arrest, interrogation, and prosecution of the woman whose calculated and misleading statements that directly led to the brutal murder of a Liberian national, identified as Austin. Patricks warned that failure of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to take her into custody suggests an alarming selective application of the Ghanaian law, potentially shielding a primary perpetrator of a capital offence under the guise of her pregnancy or social status. The petitioned also mentioned under Section 20(1) of the…
IPNEWS-BUCHANAN CITY, Liberia: Residents of Electoral District #3C in Grand Bassa County are demanding that their lawmaker, Representative Alfred H. Flomo, return an alleged US$12,000 withdrawn from the district’s Community Forest account, escalating a dispute that has stirred tension across several towns. Community members say the money belongs to the Community Forest Management Body (CFMB), the legally established institution responsible for managing forest resources and revenues on behalf of affected communities in Districts 3C and 3B. The CFMB, headed by J. Max Kpelleh, is mandated under Liberia’s Community Rights Law of 2009 to develop and implement community forest management plans,…