Author: Afrik Media

By: Benjamin S. Lablah In Zorzor,Lofa -The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has unveiled a comprehensive tax awareness and engagement campaign in Zorzor, Lofa County, aimed at enhancing taxpayer knowledge and compliance. The campaign, led by William Gegeh, Manager for Customs Modernization, seeks to educate taxpayers and business stakeholders about their tax obligations, including various types of taxes, due dates, payment processes, and compliance measures. A key component of the initiative is the training provided to customs brokers and customs officers on the ASYCUDA World system, which is used to analyze customs declarations and payments. Mr. Gegeh expressed his appreciation to…

By: Eric Kanneh An unknown person has allegedly cut off the tongue of a one-year child in Tienii Town, Grand Cape Mount County. The incident occured on Friday, 12 July when it was reported that the tongue of a one (1) year 4 months old Jayah Seitua was reportedly tempered with. During Afrik Media’s visit to the home of Lil Jayah, Madam Miatta Kromah, Mother of the victim narrated that on Friday, July 12, she and Jayah had gone to sleep during the afternoon hours of the day but she slept longer than Lil Jayah. According to her, while she…

By: Eric G. Kanneh A young woman named Kadiatu Dorley was tragically stabbed multiple times to death by her boyfriend, known as ‘Mother Blessings in Gold Camp, Grand Cape Mount County. The incident occurred after an alleged dispute over Kadiatu’s interactions with a Turkish national who is an employee of Bea Mountain Mining Company. Sources report that the conflict escalated when the suspect, ‘Mother Blessings,’ accused Kadiatu of being involved in a relationship with the Turkish workers. The situation worsened when ‘Mother Blessings’ attempted to confront the Turkish individuals at an entertainment center, though the altercation was reportedly settled without…

By: Enoch Zuo II The assistant minister for urban affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Mike Jabateh has been apprehended by members of the Liberia National Police in Monrovia, Liberia. His arrest was made during the morning hours of Tuesday July 30, 2024, following his appearance on the “Prime Morning Drive” show hosted by journalist Kelvin Demey on Prime FM 105.5. Making the pronouncement on the same station on which assistant minister Mike Jabateh had initially appeared on, The Liberia National Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman noted that the minister has in recent time issued multiple threating remarks against…

By:Benjamin S.Lablah The Liberia Football Association (LFA) Lofa chapter is urging Coaches in Lofa County to Register for Upcoming Training. In a recent appeal , Amos Fallah Kpalia, chairman of the Lofa County Football Sub-Association urged coaches in Zorzor and Salayea Administrative Districts to seize the opportunity presented presented to them by the Liberia Football Association’s (LFA) upcoming coaching training in Lofa County. Kpalia expressed his disappointment over the slow pace of registration which he discribed as the lack of interest express by local coaches in the county. He noted that despite the registration fee being reduced from four thousand…

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to meet with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a “victim interview” following the assassination attempt against him that took place at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. The interview is something “[the FBI] would do for any other victim of crime”, a bureau special agent said Monday. France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines FranceAfricaMiddle EastAmericasEuropeAsia-PacificBack to homepage / AmericasTrump agrees to ‘victim interview’ with FBI following assassination attemptRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to meet with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for…

By: Stephen S. Acquoi I Traditional leaders in Bomi County are calling on the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) to designate Behsao Town, located in Zephe Clan, Senjeh District, as the national headquarters for traditional culture in Liberia. During a recent meeting in Behsao Town, Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism Jerolinmek Piah was urged by local traditional leaders to consider the proposal. Ma Kubono, a renowned traditional singer from Bomi County, highlighted Behsao’s historical significance, noting that it was the second traditional center in Liberia before the 14-year civil war. Eminent traditional leader Dolomark Talimala…

By: Benjamin S. Lablah The Gbowee Peace Foundation recently concluded a week-long peace camp for children under 17 years in Zorzor City. The Founder and president, Lamah Rosebeltor Gbowee, highlighted that the camp aimed to educate participants about conflict resolution and peace building, reflecting on the Liberian civil war to help curb violence in their communities. Originally scheduled for 2023, the camp was postponed to 2024 due to electoral processes that restricted gatherings. Gbowee emphasized the camp’s inclusivity, welcoming children with disabilities. Participants had the opportunity to visit the Temple of Justice, the legislature, and the executive mansion, where they…

By Benjamin s Labla Passama Town, Lofa—Senator Momo T. Cyrus has dedicated a Town Hall project in Passama Town that is estimated at $35,000 United States Dollars. The ceremony was attended by the chiefs, elders, women groups, youth, and traditional performers who celebrated the senator’s fulfillment of campaign promises across Lofa County. The event featured presentations of a goat, traditional clothing, and other gifts in honor of Senator Cyrus’s commitment to the development across Lofa county. Marking a brief remake on behalf of the Town, The Town Chief expressed excitement about the project and assured the community’s commitment in maintaining…

By: Jacob Binda The minister of internal Affair Minister has Pleaded with Aggrieved Workers and Community Members to Stay Claim, As The ministry Investigates Radio Kakata Saga. A month or two ago, journalists believed to be workers of Radio Kakata, a community radio station in Margibi County, submitted a formal complaint to the Superintendent Hon. Victoria Worlobah Duncan requesting the removal of the station manager Mr. Jerry Jenkins Quoi over allegations of fraud and miss management of the institution. Upon receiving the complian, the superintendent immediately suspended the station manager for time indefinite, citing that the manager should stay down…