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27/03/2025

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27-03-2025

In a miraculous but heartbreaking turn of events, three-year-old Alvin, who had been missing since March 6, 2025, was discovered alive on Thursday, March 27, 21 days after he vanished in Logan Town, River Cess County.

Alvin, who went missing alongside his 7-year-old niece, Blessing, was found after a local woman, Mamie Johnson, heard faint cries while heading to her farm. Johnson immediately informed the Town Chief, Tompson Tompoe, who was working on his farm nearby. Upon hearing the cries, Chief Tompoe returned to Logan Town to mobilize a search party.

“We heard a sound similar to a cat’s cry,” Chief Tompoe explained to investigators. “I called out, and a child appeared from the bush, stepping onto the road.”

However, Alvin’s condition was dire. He could barely stand, and was too weak to speak, his small frame appearing almost skeletal. Medical reports indicate that at the time of his rescue, Alvin weighed only 8.9 kilograms, a drastic weight loss given his age and the fact that he had been missing for over three weeks. Despite the severity of his condition, Alvin was still breathing, a testament to his resilience during the harrowing ordeal.

The child was immediately picked up by the assistant Town Chief and rushed to safety. Later in the afternoon, a large crowd gathered at the Yarpah Town Police Station to witness the young boy’s miraculous return.

Alvin and Blessing had disappeared on March 6 while accompanying Alvin’s father on a farm trip. A massive manhunt was launched following their disappearance. Two days later, Blessings was found alive by a hunter near Sieh Town, roughly four hours away from where the children had gone missing.

Alvin was transported to the River Cess District Hospital in Gbediah Town for urgent medical treatment. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition, though the long period of exposure and starvation have left him in a fragile state.

The discovery of Alvin has brought both relief and sorrow to the community, as residents grapple with the mystery of his survival under such extreme conditions. Logan Town has a history of unusual disappearances and deaths, and the recent events have deepened the sense of unease among locals.

At present, Chief Tompoe and Mamie Johnson are under police interrogation in Yarpah Town as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the children’s disappearance. Further developments are awaited as the investigation into this unsettling case continues.

Report By Eric Opa Doue/ Rivercess County

25/03/2025

SOS call for Samuka

A 17-year-old boy named Samuka has been suffering from Burkitt's lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system, since he was five years old.

His mother, Ma. Naomi, has sought help from various places over the years, but no one has been able to provide the necessary treatment.

Samuka’s condition has severely impacted his health, including blocking his left nostril, and if left untreated, it may result in his early death.

The disease is more common in African children, especially boys between the ages of 4 and 7. The family is in urgent need of financial assistance to fund surgery that could improve Samuka's ability to breathe and absorb food.

He crying for urgent need to seek avidence medical treatment.

The Family also requests prayers and shares to raise awareness of Samuka’s plight.

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17/03/2025

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17-03-2025

Emmanuel Sumo, a resident of the Sugar Hill community in Kakata, is urgently seeking financial support to cover his medical expenses following a devastating fire incident.

Sumo, believed to be in his early thirties, was severely burned over the weekend when a fire engulfed the ten-bedroom house in which he was residing. Reports indicate that Sumo risked his life by entering the burning building in an attempt to salvage valuable belongings, which led to the unfortunate injuries.

Currently receiving medical care at the Dr. Barcolleh Health Center in Kakata, Sumo is in critical need of financial assistance to obtain further treatment, including advanced medical care that he cannot afford on his own.

In light of his condition, Emmanuel Sumo is appealing to the generosity of Liberians for support to cover the costs of his medical treatment.

Report By: Elvis Gono/ Margibi County

17/03/2025

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06-17-2025

In a deeply disturbing incident, 38-year-old Aaron Dahn has been arrested and charged with the alleged r**e of an 11-year-old girl in Gbeapo Kaweaken, River Gee County.

The case began when the victim’s mother, and her husband returned home from the farm and called for their daughter, who was expected to be at home. However, the child was found in a neighbor's yard. After returning home, the victim, upon being questioned by her parents, disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted by Aaron Dahn. She explained that he had taken her to his house and assaulted her on a bench.

Following this alarming revelation, the victim was immediately taken to Fish Town Referral Hospital for medical attention. Doctors confirmed signs of sexual assault, including evidence of pe*******on. During the police investigation, Aaron Dahn denied having in*******se with the victim, but acknowledged that he had touched her inappropriately using his finger.

The young victim continues to receive medical care, while police proceed with their investigation. Authorities are working diligently to collect further evidence and prepare for a trial. Aaron Dahn remains in police custody as the case unfolds.

This tragic case has left the community shaken, with local residents now calling for justice for the young girl. The incident has sparked outrage and a desire for swift action in hopes of ensuring accountability and protecting vulnerable children in the area.

By: Prince D. Copeland/ River Gee County

12/03/2025

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12-03-2025

A violent altercation in River Gee County on March 10, 2025, left one man severely injured after a confrontation over allegations of infidelity. The incident occurred in the Gbeapo Karweaken community, where 47-year-old Moses Hinneh was attacked by 54-year-old Jerry Toe following accusations that Hinneh was involved in an affair with Toe’s wife.

According to eyewitnesses, the dispute quickly escalated when Toe allegedly attacked Hinneh with a cutlass, striking him in the head and causing significant injuries. Hinneh was found unconscious and bleeding profusely, and was immediately rushed to the Gbeapo Health Center for urgent medical treatment.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Local residents are left in shock, questioning how a personal dispute could lead to such extreme violence. As the investigation unfolds, our correspondent continues to gather information and will provide further updates about the embarrassing unfolding situation in the region.

Report By: Prince D. Copeland/ River Gee County

12/03/2025

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12-03-2025

A bridge construction in the isolated Guo Nwolaila of Gbarpolu County is set to end the long years’ travelling nightmares for over 30,000 inhabitants. Guo Nwolaila District is an Island District, located in Electoral District #2 and connects Gbarpolu to B**g County.

The district has been isolated for many years due to lack of bridge over the St. Paul River that connects the district to the rest of Gbarpolu County and B**g County. Walking by foot and motorcycles have been the only alternative to access the only government-run health facility in the area.

The bridge project is funded by the Liberian government through the National Road Fund and implemented by the Arrow Group Construction Company. Construction is expected to last for 24-month.

The commencement of the construction of the long-awaited bridge over the St. Paul River has created a deep sense of relief and hope in the minds of the people-once isolated and made to go through some of life’s worst traveling experiences.

Cianta Gray, affectionately called Mama Gee, a resilient businesswoman stands at the riverside, perhaps with a heavy heart on their daily struggles, could not hold her impression. “We feel fine because we are suffering. Our life is at risk,” she shares, her voice trembling with emotion”, Madam Gray recounted their struggles.

She continues: “we are praying to God that the bridge construction works for us.” For years, Mama Gee and her fellow travelers have depended on canoes to cross the river, often paying 100 Liberian Dollars per person and additional fees for their goods.

“When this bridge is fixed, we can cross any time,” she said while thanking the Liberian government for the project.

Emmanuel Cooper, a local motorcyclist, adds a layer of urgency to the narrative.

“In 2017, a canoe capsized with me in this water, and God saved my life,” he recalls, visibly shaken. “When God does not agree on anything, it can’t happen. But today, we are seeing a light.”

Emmanuel expresses his appreciation for the government’s efforts, particularly for the cyclists who bravely navigate the treacherous waters.

Another cyclist, Jallah Sumo said that for a long time, they have not seen this happening here. According to him, since Liberia was founded, this is the first time they are seeing the government start to build a bridge over this river to connect Gbarpolu and B**g Counties.

“We have been crying for help regarding this bridge,” Elder Samuel Pardmore from Kpayeakwelleh town reflects on the long struggle for change.

“Guo Nwolaila is landlocked, surrounded by rivers,” he said the Via River is from Lofa end, the St. Paul River to the B**g County end, while internally the Tuma River is from Bokomu District end. So, to enter Guo Nwolaila District, you must cross one of them using canoes.

Now, he said that he sees the bridge being built, like a “miracle.” As a result, Elder Pardmore said that the entire district has pledged support, promising to contribute food and tokens of appreciation for the workers.

The Youth Chairman emphasizes the ongoing reliance on canoes despite progress. “Since 1847, we have been promised a bridge,” he said. “Now, to see workers on the site is a surprise and a joy. Every year, people drown in this water, but today marks a turning point.”

Chairlady Korpo Freeman expresses her gratitude, saying, “thank you to the president and the builders of this bridge”. She said that not only the adults, but their children suffer to cross the river, but now they have begun to see hope.

Madam Kprpo dreams of a time when her children can easily visit her and access opportunities in Monrovia.

Mose Kenekene, the Town Chief, “Since I was born, this is the first time we have seen such work here in Liberia. This bridge will open up our district,” he explains. “Our major problem has been the lack of roads, but this project will pave the way for future construction.”

Nonetheless, the challenges are far from over. Briama Koroma, the officer in charge at the Kpayeakwelleh Clinic, highlights the dire health implications of the lack of road infrastructure. “Transferring critically ill patients is a nightmare,” he admits, noting that the clinic struggles with limited resources.

“Motorcycles are often our only means to get patients to the St. Paul River, where they can access ambulances in B**g County. Our healthcare system is under severe strain, “OIC Koroma explained.

Despite the project being described as the rehabilitation of the Kpeyeallah Bridge, it is, in fact, a new endeavor, as no bridge has existed at this location before.

As the construction progresses, the residents of Guo Nwolaila District cling to their hopes for a brighter future, one where access to healthcare, commerce, and community connection can flourish.

The bridge construction is in fulfilment of President Boakai’s dream to connect Gbarpolu and B**g Counties via the St. Paul River. During the 2017 campaign, President Boakia, then Standard-bearer of Unity Party dedicated a river ferry worth over US70,000 over the St. Paul River.

The bridge project represents not just a physical structure, but a lifeline that promises to transform the lives of the people of Gbarpolu and B**g Counties.

Report By: Henry Gboluma/ Gbarpolu County

09/03/2025

Information Report
09-03-2025

In the remote Guo Nwolaila District of Gbarpolu County, a striking reality unfolds for pregnant women, marked by resilience amid overwhelming challenges. It is a situation of accepting what is available in the face of daunting healthcare barriers.

With a population nearing 30,000, and only one clinic to serve them, accessing essential healthcare services is a daily struggle. In February 2025 alone, the clinic saw 245 female patients, many of whom were pregnant or new mothers. In contrast, male patient intake for the same month recorded just 73, according to the clinic’s attendance records. Yet, the path to receiving care remains fraught with obstacles.

“I took about five hours to come here,” shares Jocquelle Gartee, a 44-year-old mother of four, who often must ask for lodging just to wait for her delivery time. “There is no place for us to stay. We need more support from the government. We have children to feed, and we cannot afford the medicine.” Her words echo the plight of many women in the district, where lack of infrastructure and resources make access to healthcare a perilous journey.

Esther Natquine, another mother of four, expresses her frustration: “I walk an hour and 30 minutes to get to the clinic. The health workers are doing their best, but we need more clinics in Guo Nwolaila District. The only clinic we have can only give us paper to go to the market for medicine.” Her sentiment highlights a critical gap—while the clinic provides some care, the demand far exceeds its capacity.

The journey to the clinic is not only physically taxing but also a source of anxiety. Fifteen-year-old Noah Kolleh recounts her experience: “I walk two hours to the clinic, and I often feel weak. This is the only clinic we have, and we come every Thursday for treatment. Sometimes, they tell us to come back because there is no medicine.” Such accounts reveal the dire need for consistent supplies and improved access to healthcare.

Brima D. Koroma, the Officer in Charge at the Kpayeakwelleh Clinic, paints a bleak picture of the healthcare landscape. “We don’t have any car roads. Transferring pregnant women is an immense challenge. We rely on canoes and foot travel, and sometimes we need to wait for an ambulance from B**g County.” The absence of proper transportation not only hinders access but also compromises the health and safety of expectant mothers.

Moreover, Brima emphasizes the urgent need for a Maternity Waiting Home, a facility that would allow pregnant women to stay close to the clinic during the critical weeks leading up to delivery. “For you to keep them here up to their delivery is very hard. We need a space where pregnant women can be cared for during their final months,” he insists

Despite these challenges, there is a glimmer of hope. Brima notes that community awareness campaigns have begun to encourage women to utilize the clinic’s services. “With the support of organizations like Christian Aid and the World Bank, we are slowly improving our services. But we need more help—more clinics, better transportation, and a maternity waiting home,” he urges.

The resilience of women like Jocquelle, Esther, and Noah is commendable, yet it underscores a critical need for immediate support and intervention, according to civil society actor Lydia Ballah. Recently visiting the district, she stated that the stories of Guo Nwolaila District women are not just personal struggles; they reflect a systemic issue that demands sustained attention from lawmakers, health authorities, and humanitarian organizations.

“This is the time to act now,” Lydia emphasizes. “Not just the women of Guo Nwolaila District, but all women in Liberia deserve a healthcare system that meets their needs, ensuring that every mother can access the care she requires without treacherous journeys or undue hardship.”

“We cannot wait any longer,” Jocquelle pleads. “Our lives and the lives of our children depend on it.”

As Lydia Ballah urges, and as the world watches, let us not turn a blind eye to the silent suffering in one of Liberia’s remotest districts. With scarce resources, now is the time to invest in healthcare infrastructure, support maternal health initiatives, and provide the resources necessary to uplift these resilient women and their families.

Report By: Henry Gboluma/ Gbarpolu County

08/03/2025

Information Report
06-03-2025

Bandu Ward, who have lived with breast cancer for six years is pleading for help to end her ordeal.

Living in agony, Bandu said her family have tried for several years to ensure that she gets the best treatment and recovers from the strange beast pains she has been experiencing. But their efforts have so far yielded no result. She and her family are appealing to philanthropists, the government and humanitarians to come to their aid.

Bendu Woard spoke in an exclusive interview with Mark Rogers. She explained how she feels so much pains at nights; so much that it becomes impossible to take a nap (short sleep). “I’m suffering, the pain is too much, I can’t even sleep in the night.” she narrated.

Bandu said all started when she began feeling a strange pain in her breast. Thereupon. she started visiting clinics that described some prescriptions for her. According to her, the pain would go for some time after following all the prescriptions. To her surprise, she would begin to experience the same pain after the medication, with more intensity than the initial pain.

When she could not get the need help from local clinics, she, with the help of her family decided to visit bigger health facilities. She first visited JFK, where doctors examined her and recommended additional tests-body scan.

“Yes, my Lil Sister and her husband took me at the JFK Hospital where doctors did some tests but they said I needed a final test which could be like a total scan of my entire body. They sent us at the Catholic Hospital. But, since then, my sister husband hands went down and so we have not gone there.” Bandu Woard told Mark Rogers.

Her schedule of additional tests was to happen in December of last years, but things turn out negative when her source of support faced challenges. “That was in December 2024, Bandu explains.

Bandu is asking citizens of her native county, Grand Cape Mount, including those living out of Liberia to help her get the treatment she needs, saying, the pain is too much for her to bear for another year.

Madam Bendu Woard is a daughter of Cape Mount precisely Madina Town, Madina Township, in Garwula District. She can be contacted for more details/information/help on 231-777877719/888725447.

Report By: RRNN / Monrovia

06/03/2025

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06-03-2025

In a devastating turn of events, a violent storm has left dozens of residents in Fish Town City, River Gee County, homeless. On March 1, 2025, the storm tore through the Bassa, Central Fish Town, and New Market communities, leaving over forty individuals displaced.

The storm caused extensive damage, with more than twenty homes severely affected. This unfortunate event has become an all-too-familiar occurrence, as the region frequently faces similar storms in March or early April.

Our correspondent reported that the storm has left the community in shock and disbelief, with many struggling to cope with the aftermath. Local residents are now calling for urgent assistance from humanitarian organizations to help restore their homes and rebuild their lives following this tragic disaster.

Report By: Prince D. Copeland/ River Gee County

06/03/2025

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06-03-2025

In a momentous legal victory for justice, Joe Tweh was sentenced to 25 years in prison on March 5, 2025, for the statutory r**e of a 13-year-old minor. The sentencing, delivered under the authority of Judge Wesseh Alphonsus Wesseh, took place following the February term of the court.

The conviction came after a comprehensive trial that concluded on February 28, 2025, where a jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict after hearing weeks of testimony and reviewing compelling evidence. Tweh, who is reported to be married to two women and a father of several children, was indicted in November 2024 by a grand jury for the r**e of the young girl in Fish Town City, River Gee County.

Details of the case revealed disturbing behavior from the defendant. After the assault, The 48 Years Old Tweh shockingly approached the victim's mother, identifying himself as the victim's boyfriend, leading to an immediate police investigation. The victim's testimony further revealed that she was attacked while collecting firewood and that Tweh attempted to bribe her into silence by promising her a phone and 1,000 Liberian dollars.

Following the trial, Judge Wesseh sentenced Tweh to 25 years of imprisonment, to be served at the National Palace of Correction in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County.

The people of River Gee County have hailed the ruling, with many expressing their support for the justice system and acknowledging the significance of this verdict in the fight against sexual violence. Community members believe that this sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who may consider committing similar crimes.

This ruling marks a major step forward in ensuring that vulnerable members of society, particularly young girls, are protected from exploitation and harm.

Report By: Prince D. Copeland/ River Gee

26/02/2025

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26-02-2025

Police in Grand Kru County are investigating a 47-year-old man, Augustine Tiady for alleged Armed Robbery and Criminal Attempt to commit murder.

Suspect Augustine Tiady, who is said to be a hunter and a resident of Poor-River Big Town, was arrested by the Police with a single barrel gun in Poor River Big Town following his alleged involvement into shooting of a 63-year-old Fula business man, Amadou Bah.

According to the victim, while on his way to Poor-River Big-Town, he met suspect Augustine Tiady with a single barrel gun on the road and spoke to him and passed but while on his way back to Pleebo, between 21-2200hrs, he again met the accused on the road stopping him, but he couldn’t stop and started speeding with his motor bike.

Victim Amadou Bah, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, reported at the Behwan Police station and alleged that, between 1930-2000hrs, he was shot by Augustine Tiady intentionally while on his way to Maryland County.

Accused armed robber Augustine Tiady seated at the Police headquarter.
The victim alleged that while in the process to pass by the accused, Tiady shot him from behind with a single barrel gun, leasing to the Fula gentleman sustaining serious injuries on his legs, his back while struggling to call for rescue.

Suspect Augustine Tiady admitted during Police CSD preliminary investigation that he met with victim Amadou Bah on the road, while on his way to the hunting bush and they spoke to one another- while at the same time denied of shooting victim Amadou Bah.

Meanwhile, based upon both the accused and Victim statements, Suspect Augustine Tiady is undergoing Police investigation, while the Victim is undergoing medical treatment at a nearby medical center in Pleebo.

Report By: Emmanuel Koffa/ Grand Kru

25/02/2025

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25-02-2025

A 57-year-old man identified as Theodore Natt, has reportedly died while on his way home following a hunting expedition in Trehn Statutory District, of Grand Kru County.

The incident happened Thursday February 20, 2025; and according to Beatrice Nyamah, a resident of said community, she woke up in the morning and while hanging her clothes behind her house, she saw Theodore Natt lying down unconscious on the ground with a single barrel gun on him.

According to report, the 57-year-old man was a hurter and a resident of Garraway Weteken who was seeing lying down unconscious on the ground with a single barrel gun on him around the community.

Predicated upon the information, the Police in the area responded on the scene to authenticate said information,-reporting that they saw the 57-year-old man lying down on the ground unconscious with pink long sleeve, with brown and white trouser on him and was later identified as Theodore Natt, Grebo by tribe, Liberian and residence of Garraway Weteken.

The 57 years old Theodore Natt was pronounced dead following cross-examinations by the Heath team of Trehn District without indicating the cause of the victim death.

A fifteen men Jury were constituted to examine the body of victim Theodore Natt, and the fifteen men Jury reported that, there was no foul played into the death of the 57-year-old man after their examination.

According to eyewitnesses, 57-year-old man hunter was found with some other materials including; single barrel gun hanging on him, one single barrel bullet, one hunting face light, cutlass and with hunting bag side him with crabs-fish and bullfrog

Meanwhile, the deceased’s family requested for the lifeless body from the Ministry of Justice through the Liberia National police with written documents, for burial.

By: Emmanuel Koffa/ Grand Kru County

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