Author: Mae Azango

TODEE – In November, the current school year was just midway, but in Tumay Town, Todee District, it was already over for more than 100 girls at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Public School. They had abandoned their classrooms to attend Sande school. This contributed to a drop in enrollment from 250 students at the beginning of last academic year to 48 this term, according to the public school’s administration.

Monrovia – A young Liberian writer, Edwin Olu Bestman of Stella Maris Polytechnic, last week won an online award from the World Nation Writer’s Union (WNWU) based in India. WNWU also has branches in other parts of the world including Africa. 

Kokoyah – Making good on their promise in assisting in health and education, the Liberia Research and Development Networks, (LRDN) distributed a dozen of hygiene buckets with faucets, three packs of pens and 300 pieces of LRDN branded copy books to Saye Weh Town and Dean Town in Kokoyah District, Bong County.

Monrovia – It is said that Valentine’s Day is a time when people share love with loved ones, family and friends. However, some in Liberia hold the view that the day is ascribed to “lovers” only. They also think that because it is “lovers’ day”, lovers (most times, these lovers are yet to make it to marriage) should also use the day to re-profess their love for their partners. 

Monrovia – In observance of its 63rd Armed Forces day celebration, the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) celebrated their thanksgiving service at the New Creation International Ministries Inc., located on the A.B. Tolbert Road in Paynesville.

Monrovia – The father of 11-year-old Maima (not her real name), who was allegedly sodomized by a Nigerian car spare part dealer, Ifeanyi Henry, was attacked in his neighborhood in Monrovia by a man only identified as Benedict.

Monrovia – The Liberia Research and Development Networks, (LRDN) celebrated its third anniversary at the same time, launched over 80 dozens of copy books to be given free of charge to kids of primary schools in three rural counties: Nimba, Bong and Margibi. 

Monrovia – Since the SOS call by family of 11-year-old Miatta (unreal name), allegedly raped by sodomization by a Nigerian, the family told FrontPageAfrica that they have been receiving calls, which are not helpful. 

Monrovia – The Liberian Government has sent 16 additional students to study in Morocco, with their relatives allegedly agreeing to foot some of the bills should the government find it difficult to pay. The 16 students departed the country sometime last week via Royal Air Moroc. Liberia and the Kingdom of Morocco’s bilateral scholarship agreement, which has existed for over 50 years, is geared towards educating Liberians students in higher education disciplines. Under the agreement, Morocco is to provide institutions for Liberia students to enable them study in variety of fields, while Liberia’s part is to evaluate students, provide their…

Monrovia – Former Information Minister, Rev. J. Emmanuel Z. Bowier celebrated his 70th birthday over the weekend, in front of the Era Supermarket, where he and his wife, Mrs. Ruth Bowier divided rice, washing soap and sardines to some old people. These old folks are normally found around there begging for alms.