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To significantly enhance youth empowerment, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jeror Cole Banggalu, has declared a fund of $1 million aimed at relaunching the National Youth Service Program (NYSP). At the unveiling of the 2025 National Cadet Program backed by UNDP over the weekend, Minister Bangalu highlighted the government’s dedication to the Cadet Initiative, declaring, “This program is a priority for us and we will work closely with UNDP Liberia to guarantee its effective execution.” He emphasized the achievements of former cadets, numerous individuals who have attained lasting positions within the government after completing their internships. The Youth and Sports Minister discussed plans to broaden the initiative and conveyed appreciation to UNDP for their collaboration. "Enhancing the well-being of young individuals is essential, thus improving the lives of our citizens, particularly their younger members, falls upon us as a duty," stated Mi...

Initially, there was no intention of writing a sequel to my initial piece about the remarkable Clement Okwufulueze. However, once his tale went online and responses started flooding in like the mighty flow of the River Niger, the necessity for an additional narrative became clear. Initially, feedback indicated that despite my effusive praise for him, most people felt the accolades, honors, compliments, and recognition fell short of what he truly deserved due to his remarkable performances in sports. Many believed I hadn’t actually seen him showcase his prowess during matches; instead, they thought I might only be familiar with hearsay. These critics argued that witnessing one of his breathtaking moments—like when he left rivals astounded with his skillful maneuvers on the soccer pitch—would lead me to focus intently on such an event. They suggested that regardless of which game I chose to describe, it would undoubtedly revolve around some spectacular display from Okwufulueze. His ...