Author: Chester Smith
Judge Boima Kontoe to face major lawsuit for supporting completion works on Former Representative Candidate Veronica Rennie’s Bridge Project without her approvals. Former Representative Candidate Veronica Rennie says she will file a major lawsuit against Judge Boima Kontoe for resuming completion works on a bridge project she started before the 2023 elections in Tumata town, Bong County District #5. However, Residents of the town say the project was abandoned by the former candidate after losing the elections, something that led to them craving support for its timely completion. But Rennie says the work resumed without her approval and warned that…
By Amos Harris IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia continues to demonstrate strong commitment to transforming the nation’s housing landscape through President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ambitious 600 Housing Units Project, a flagship initiative announced in February 2026 to expand access to affordable and decent housing across six counties. The project, widely regarded as a cornerstone of the administration’s ARREST Agenda, is designed to directly address the country’s longstanding housing deficit, reduce overcrowding in urban centers, and uplift thousands of families currently residing in informal settlements. With a clear vision anchored in dignity, sustainability, and inclusive growth, the initiative has already generated…
IPNEWS: Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has taken note of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent statement dated March 20, 2026, regarding the fish mortality incident reported at Marvoe Creek in Grand Cape Mount County. BMMC reaffirms its unwavering commitment to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and the health and safety of surrounding communities. It is important to emphasize that it is BMMC that initially detected and promptly reported the incident to the EPA on February 24, 2026, thereby triggering the investigation. This reflects the Company’s long-standing policy of transparency and responsible environmental stewardship. In its earlier communication of February 27,…
IPNEWS: The authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper is gathering Information from the Republic of Guinea that the government of the Republic of Guinea is considering the cancellation of all former agreements with Ivanhoe Atlantic due to the ongoing cross border tension. Intelligence sources hints that the Guinean government has decided to cancel these agreements due to Liberia’s constant waves of seeking diplomatic resolution to regain a disputed land situated between the two borders. Even though this report remains unofficial, Ivanhoe Atlantic’s $1.8 billion iron ore project is currently facing severe roadblocks that have brought development to a near-standstill. The project, which…
–As PUL Calls for Immediate Dismissal IPNEWS: Controversial Liberia Broadcasting System, Director General Eugene Fahngon is at the center of a major financial misconduct web , including abuse of office and misapplication of institutional funds. According to LBS Deputy for Administration, Konteh-Brohiri Fahngon has been making unilateral financial decisions without management approval or proper oversight. She claimed the Fahngon expended US$20,000 provided by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the LBS building turnover ceremony without adequate transparency for several weeks. Madam Brohiri further alleged that an additional US$10,000 voucher allocated for the same program was siphoned, while about US$1,500 received from…
By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh I had just stopped at a supermarket in Jacob’s Town on Monday evening (March 23) to pick up a few items when a middle-aged man approached me—someone who seemed to know me far better than I knew him. We exchanged pleasantries. “Mr. Sengbeh… I saw your LRA people today in two pickups, moving around, creating awareness. They said you’re bringing a new tax system… VAT.” I nodded and told him that the awareness campaign is ongoing nationwide. He paused, then asked the question I assume many are quietly holding: “So… will this VAT make things more…
IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia has issued another stern warning to individuals and businesses planning to increase the prices of petroleum products amid the ongoing global energy crisis. Speaking at a Ministry of Information press conference, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah stated that the Liberian government is closely monitoring global trends to ensure that the impact of international conflicts on local economic activities remains manageable. Minister Piah clarified that while petroleum and other essential goods are currently available in the country, the government cannot fully control prices because they are dictated by global market activities. “If a barrel of crude oil…
IPNEWS: The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has commended Sierra Leonean authorities following the arrest of Randy P. Z. Tuweh, Deputy Commander of the Border Patrol Unit (BPU) in Grand Cape Mount County, on narcotics charges. In a statement released over the weekend, the LIS characterized the arrest as a “significant step” in the regional battle against drug trafficking. The agency underscored that the trade in illicit substances remains a grave transnational threat, destabilizing regional security, public health, and economic growth. Deputy Commander Tuweh was apprehended on March 14, 2026, in Jendema Town, Sierra Leone, during a targeted operation by the…
..Mystery Deepens as Police Intensify Investigation into Death of Economist’s Wife By Amos Harris IPNEWS: Mrs. Toni Jackson, the wife of prominent Liberian economist and political commentator Samuel D. Jackson, has ignited intense national debate and triggered a wide-ranging investigation by the Liberia National Police. What began as a private family tragedy has rapidly evolved into one of the most closely watched investigations in recent months, raising troubling questions about the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Jackson’s death and the sequence of events that unfolded inside the Jackson family residence. Authorities say the case remains under active investigation, with forensic examinations, witness…
IPNEWS: A growing controversy is unfolding over Liberia’s national response to drug abuse, as the Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) formally calls for a sweeping audit and structural overhaul of the country’s anti-drug framework, raising serious questions about accountability, coordination, and impact. In a submission to the General Auditing Commission (GAC), GASD presented findings from an Independent Impact Evaluation conducted in partnership with Infoquest. The report reviews activities of the Multi-Sectoral Steering Committee (MSSC) on Drug Abuse and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) between January 2024 and June 2025. The findings, while acknowledging government efforts, paint a troubling picture of…