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14/01/2025

Government of Liberia to launch US$ 8.4 Billion Five Years National Development Plan Tomorrow in Buchanan.

Source: Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Nganfuan at MICAT Press Briefing!

14/01/2025

The remains of the late PYJ arrives on Capitol Hill

14/01/2025

World bank delegation to Liberia tours LEC world bank sponsored projects at Mt. coffee hydro power plant.

14/01/2025

World bank delegation to Liberia tours LEC world bank sponsored projects

14/01/2025

Breaking News:

Liberia national police, through its spokesperson, Madam Cecelia Clark, just informed BANA FM flagship program, New Liberia, that speculations and local media reports of Thomas Etheridge from the office of Cllr. Fonati Koffa being tortured by state security are untrue. The Police Spokesperson has alsobrevealed that Thomas is currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital adding that he is in a stable and in good condition.

Details to follow up later......

13/01/2025

Montserrado county Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has publicly apologized to former President George Weah for previously criticizing his use of a private jet during his presidency.

VC: Ok FM

13/01/2025

Leave 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 Monday January 13, 2025, 𝐨𝐟 Bana 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 Scene Presentation.
𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚d 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 Live 𝐨𝐧 BANA 𝐅𝐌 𝟗8.𝟓 & BANA 𝐓𝐕

1… In an unexpected turn of events at the Capitol Building on today members of the House of Representatives notably abstained from signing the Book of Condolence for the late Senator Prince Johnson for partying.

According to our legislative reporter covering the legislature, Only Majority Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon participated in the signing ceremony, while others from the House departed the grounds of the Capitol prematurely.

The solemn ceremony, convened to honor Senator Johnson, was led by President Joseph Boakai, who was joined by Vice President Jeremiah Koung and Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence.

Senators subsequently followed tradition by signing the condolence book, emphasizing a shared respect for the late senator, who served nearly two decades in the legislature.

Instead of observing the customary protocol, the Representatives left the Capitol and returned to City Hall for a reception rather than honoring Johnson’s memory where they had earlier convened for the 1st Day sitting of the 2nd Session of the National Legislature.

This deviation from expected protocol prompted widespread discussion among political analysts and the public alike, as many wonder about the implications of such a gesture amid a period of national mourning.

Senator Prince Y. Johnson, who passed away on November 28, 2024, at the age of 73, is celebrated as a formidable figure in Liberian politics.

His remains will then be taken to Nimba County for various services, culminating in a state funeral at PYJ Polytechnic University in Ganta.

2… Suspect Thomas Etheridge, accused of allegedly burning the Capitol building, collapses in the courtyard at the Temple of Justice on Monday, as his legal team terms his detention as unlawful and inhumane treatment by the LNP and NSA.

Thomas Etheridge, one of the suspects accused of allegedly burning the Capitol building, collapsed in the courtyard at the Temple of Justice on Monday, January 13, 2025.

After the incident he was taken to the AMI hospital around the Stella Maris Polytechnic for medical attention.

Thomas collapsed after he was taken to Court on Monday following a writ of habeas corpus that was filed for a hearing scheduled on Monday.

Police officers of the Liberia National Police are currently dispatched at the entrance of the hospital awaiting Thomas’ recovery to continue with the process.

Thomas Etheridge is represented by Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi of the International Law Group, the petition alleges Etheridge has faced unlawful detention and inhumane treatment by the LNP and the National Security Agency.

According to the petition, Etheridge was arrested on December 18, 2024, near the Capitol and taken into custody without formal charges within the constitutionally mandated 48-hour timeframe.

The petition calls for a writ of habeas corpus to compel authorities to produce Etheridge in court and justify his detention. His legal team seeks his immediate release and restoration of his constitutional rights

3… Sinoe County senator Cllr. Augustine Chea describes Liberia under President Joseph Boakai as lawless and a Country with no regard for the rule of law.

Sinoe County senator Cllr. Augustine Chea has described Liberia under President Joseph Boakai as lawless and a Country with no regard for the rule of law.

According to Senator Chea, leaders are meant to set standards according to the laws of the country for the people they lead adding that an attempt to turn backs on the constitution is lawlessness.

He argued that the rule of law is a foundation of any democratic governance but failure on the government to adhere to the rule of law is nothing but chaos.

He blamed the house of representatives for finding pleasure to give the nation two speakers, stressing that speaker position is giving base on legitimacy and not a self-impose position.

He made the statement over the weekend when he served as installing officer of the Tarjuowon United Development Association in the Jamaica Road community.

13/01/2025

Chairperson of Tartweh Community in Montserrado Mr. Kiyee Weah Friday, Sr. Speaks to the Press

13/01/2025

Legislature resumes regular session

12/01/2025

Leave 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐬𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 Monday January 13, 2025 𝐨𝐟 Bana 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 Scene Presentation.
𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚d 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 Live 𝐨𝐧 BANA 𝐅𝐌 𝟗8.𝟓 & BANA 𝐓𝐕

1. In Keeping with Chapter 5, Article 32 (a) of the 1986 Constitution, Members of the 55th Legislature will officially reconvene for its second session on today as the House of Representatives and the Liberian senate plans to have separate sessions.

The opening program will mark a significant milestone in the nation's political calendar, adhering to the constitutional mandate outlined in Chapter 5, Article 32 (a) of the 1986 Constitution, which requires the Legislature to assemble in regular session once a year on the second working Monday in January.

The ceremony, set to commence at 10 AM, will be attended by President Joseph Boakai government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives from civil society organizations.

This prestigious event promises to showcase national pride and unity, beginning with a grand march of legislators from the Executive Mansion to the Rotunda, before they proceed to their respective chambers.

In an anticipated display of patriotism, the Sergeant At-Arms will host the flags of Liberia and its fifteen counties, setting a solemn and celebratory tone for the proceedings.

Following the opening ceremony, members of the Legislature will engage in a thorough review and voting process concerning several key legislative instruments that are crucial for the nation’s development.

2. The Rule of Law Caucus underscores potential threats facing Liberia's hard-won peace and democratic progress.

The Rule of Law Caucus has underscored the serious threats facing Liberia's hard-won peace and democratic progress.

The Caucus’s statement follows recent government actions involving arbitrary arrests and allegations of torture related to individuals linked to the Capitol fire, indicating a troubling trend towards authoritarianism.

In their statement issued over the weekend by the caucus chairman Musa Bility, the Caucus expressed deep concern over the lack of transparency and due process in these arrests, which have been made without formal charges.

The Caucus declared that they will not tolerate the creation of a police state urging the Liberian populace to unite against what they characterize as violations of civil liberties.

3. University of Liberia, immediate past Acting President Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, denies allegations of mismanaging over US$34 million reportedly allocated for campus renovations.

Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, the immediate past Acting President of the University of Liberia, has denied allegations of mismanaging over $34 million reportedly allocated for campus renovations.

Speaking with local media on January 10, 2025, at the UL Fendall Campus, Dr. Conteh detailed his administration's efforts during his tenure and addressed challenges faced by the institution.

He clarified that his administration did not receive funds for campus renovations. Instead, he explained that his primary focus as Acting President was to assess UL’s infrastructure, formulate renovation plans, and present these to the government for funding.

He further highlighted that UL had not received operational funding for nine years, resulting in delays in payments to part-time instructors and limited resources for infrastructure improvements.

Dr. Conteh disclosed that an assessment conducted with the Ministry of Public Works estimated $13.1 million as the total cost to renovate UL’s campuses. Of this, $3.92 million was allocated for building repairs, while $9.25 million was earmarked for access road construction.

12/01/2025

Targuowon United Development Association Inauguration Continues

12/01/2025

Tarjuowon United Development Association Inaugurates New Leadership, Jamaica Road, District # 15, Monrovia, Liberia

11/01/2025

Yesterday, George Floyd lost his life to police brutality in America. Today, in Liberia, an American citizen is dragged and humiliated on our streets. Racism and injustice know no borders, and we must condemn them everywhere they arise. Justice and humanity must prevail.

VC: D Tv

11/01/2025

Sinoe Women Donates to the "One Dollar 💵 Rally Campaigners"

10/01/2025

An American citizen was caught smoking Ciggarett in the Street around St. Paul Bridge Police Station

Credit: Dtv Online

10/01/2025

Hon James P. Biney interacts with Harper District Citizens

10/01/2025

Liberia Electricity Corporation(LEC) interim management team addresses the media.

10/01/2025

Juju-man Claims Grand Cape Mount County Football Team is Cursed Over Unpaid Debt

By: Mustapha Swaray

A traditional spiritualist has alleged that the Grand Cape Mount County football team is under a spiritual curse due to an unsettled debt dating back to 2013.

According to the spiritualist, who prefers anonymity, the team sought his services over a decade ago but failed to honor their financial commitment. He claims this unresolved matter is the reason the team has not succeeded in clinching the County Meet Trophy since then.

He called on the team’s management to settle the debt if they wish to break what he described as a “spiritual blockade” and restore their chances of winning the tournament.

Team officials are yet to comment on the matter.

VC: VOL

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The remains of the late PYJ arrives on Capitol Hill

World bank delegation to Liberia tours LEC world bank sponsored projects at Mt. coffee hydro power plant.

World bank delegation to Liberia tours LEC world bank sponsored projects

Abraham Darius Dillon has publicly apologized to former President George Weah for previously criticizing his use of a private jet during his presidency.

Montserrado county Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has publicly apologized to former President George Weah for previously criticizing his use of a private jet during his presidency. VC: Ok FM