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Dismissed RIA Official and Two Others Arrested as Liberia Investigates Suspicious IB Atlantic Vessel

MONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberian Government has arrested three persons, including dismissed Roberts International Airport (RIA) Deputy Director for Operations Egon Kuiah, as authorities investigate the suspicious entry and subsequent departure of the vessel IB Atlantic IV from Liberian waters. The development was disclosed by Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah during the Ministry of…

#Egon Kuiah #IB Atlantic IV

Liberian Artist and Content Creator Johnny Abratee Hollywood Arrested in Minnesota Robbery Case

MINNESOTA, USA — Liberian musician and content creator Johnny Abratee Hollywood, popularly known for his viral single “Una My Equ” and his TikTok contents with the slang “You going there?”, has been arrested in Minnesota in connection with a robbery case. Hollywood, 32, was arrested on August 3, 2026, at about 12:43 p.m. by the Minneapolis Police Department in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and…

#J Hollywood

Liberia Abolishes Registration Fees for Public Primary School Pupils Nationwide

MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has announced the elimination of registration fees for pupils attending public primary schools across the country, effective with the 2026/2027 academic year. The policy covers children enrolled from Kindergarten through Grade Six, meaning parents will no longer be required to pay registration fees when enrolling their children in government-run…

#Jarso Maley Jallah #Primary School

Private Bar Owner George Harris Arrested and Charged in US$317 Million Drug Case

MONROVIA — George “Leroy” Harris, owner of the popular Private Bar Entertainment Center, has been arrested and formally charged in connection with Liberia’s US$317 million drug case, according to Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah. Harris is facing multiple criminal charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into an alleged drug trafficking network, authorities said. According to Minister…

#$317 Million Drug Bust #George “Leroy” Harris #Private Bar

President Boakai Orders Faster Renovation of University of Liberia Campuses

MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed the Administration of the University of Liberia (UL) to speed up the renovation and modernization of the university’s campuses, expressing concern over what he described as slow progress despite significant government funding. The directive followed a high-level meeting held at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to assess the…

#Joseph Nyumah Boakai #University Of Liberia

Prophet Key Pens Emotional Apology to Supreme Court, Liberian Women Ahead of August Release

MONROVIA, Liberia — Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, popularly known as “Prophet Key,” is expected to regain his freedom this month after serving a six-month prison sentence imposed by the Supreme Court of Liberia for criminal contempt. As the end of his sentence approaches, a handwritten letter dated July 28, 2026 has surfaced in which Prophet Key expresses remorse for the statements that resulted in his…

#Prophet Key

Mattz Recordz Ends Affiliation With 10-30, Citing Repeated Professional and Personal Concerns

Mattz Recordz has announced the termination of its professional affiliation with Liberian artist 10-30, effective August 18, 2026, citing a series of concerns surrounding the artist’s conduct and professional relationship with the label. According to a termination letter signed by Mattias Sirleaf, CEO of Mattz Recordz, the label said the decision followed what it described as repeated concerns…

#10:30 #Mattz Records

Guinea Opts Out of ECOWAS Eco Currency as Regional Monetary Plans Face New Uncertainty

Guinea has announced that it will not join the planned Eco currency, becoming the first ECOWAS member state to publicly reject participation in the proposed regional monetary system. The Eco is part of a long-running ECOWAS plan to create a common currency for West Africa. The initiative is intended to make trade between member countries easier, reduce the risks associated with currency exchange…

#Eco Currency #guinea

CIC Returns to Philadelphia for 18th Annual ACANAFEST as Africatown Cultural Ambassador

Liberian superstar Cralorboi CIC is set to return to Philadelphia for the 18th Annual ACANAFEST, where he will make a special appearance as Africatown Philadelphia’s Cultural Ambassador. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Cherry Street Pier at Penn’s Landing, located at 121 N. Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia. The event runs from 2 PM to 8 PM and is free and open to the…

#ACANA FEST #CIC

AFL Uncovers More Than 500 Fake WAEC Certificates During 2026 Recruitment Vetting

The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has uncovered more than 500 allegedly fraudulent West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificates and other documents during the ongoing vetting process for applicants seeking to join the Liberian military. The discovery was announced as the AFL continues its 2026 recruitment exercise, which officially entered the vetting stage on July 5, 2026, across…

#AFL #Armed Forces Of Liberia #WAEC #West African Examination Council

Former President Weah Declares 2029 Presidential Bid, Says CDC Will Return to Power

MONROVIA, Liberia — Former President George Manneh Weah has officially declared his intention to contest the 2029 presidential election, using the platform of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) USA Convention to rally supporters and launch a sharp critique of the Boakai administration. Addressing party members and supporters, Weah announced that he would seek the CDC’s endorsement for…

#CDC #George Manneh Weah

President Boakai Dismisses, Suspends Senior Security Officials Over Major Drug Trafficking Investigations

MONROVIA, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered the dismissal, suspension, and investigation of several senior government and security officials as his administration intensifies its crackdown on narcotics trafficking and related crimes. The directive, announced Thursday by the Executive Mansion, follows the President’s review of the latest status report on ongoing investigations…

#Johnny Bolar Dean #Joseph Nyumah Boakai #Mark Egon Kuiah #Patrick Doe #Patrick Komasu

President Boakai Honors Wodemaya for Showcasing Liberia to Global Audience

MONROVIA, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has honored renowned Ghanaian Pan-African travel content creator Berthold Kobina Ackon, popularly known as Wodemaya, for using his global digital platforms to promote Liberia during the country’s 179th Independence Day celebrations. The recognition was presented Thursday during a breakfast meeting at the President’s Rehab Residence in…

Police Chief Says Senior LNP Officers Escorted Major Cocaine Shipment, Two Charged and Sent to Court

MONROVIA – Liberia’s Inspector General of Police, Col. Gregory Coleman, says investigators have uncovered evidence that serving police commanders used official police vehicles to escort what authorities describe as the country’s largest cocaine shipment from its coastal landing site to a storage location before it was later seized. Speaking Thursday at the Ministry of Information’s regular press…

#Gregory Coleman #Liberia National Police

Former President Sirleaf Declines to Respond to Miatta Fahnbulleh’s Criticism Over Weah’s Rise to Presidency

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has declined to engage criticism from singer and activist Miatta Fahnbulleh, who recently argued that Sirleaf’s greatest political legacy was helping pave the way for former President George Manneh Weah to lead Liberia. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after officially opening the National Conference on Women’s Financial Inclusion at the Ministerial…

#Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf #Miatta Fahnbulleh

Education Minister Dedicates New Public School in Grand Bassa on Behalf of President Boakai

BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County – Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah has, on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, officially dedicated a newly constructed public school in Buchanan, marking another step in the government’s efforts to improve access to quality education across Liberia. The new school was built to ease overcrowding at Bassa High School while creating additional learning…

#Jarso Maley Jallah #Ministry of Education

Bucky Raw Secures New Management Deal With Bilikon Entertainment’s Lyee Bility

Liberian hip-hop/trapco star Bucky Raw has officially confirmed to Geez Liberia that he is now under the management of Bilikon Entertainment CEO Lyee B, marking a significant new chapter in his music career. The rapper, who has long operated under his own imprint, Child Soldier Entertainment (CSE), has built much of his career independently, including during his time in the United States before…

#Bilikon Entertainment #Bucky Raw #Lyee Bility

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