Tag: weah
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Weah’s new jersey for a troubled continent – By Azu Ishiekwene
Liberia and Sierra Leone have a common historical legacy and often tend to imitate each other in war and peace. But events in the last two weeks suggest that while Liberia may be turning a new, refreshing page, Sierra Leone
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Buhari holds bilateral talks with Liberian leader, George Weah
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors the visiting Liberian President, Mr George Weah, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Liberian leader arrived the fore court of the presidential villa at about 11.35am, and was received by the president. NAN reliably learnt that the two…
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How two black snakes chase Liberia President, George Weah out of office
George Weah, President of Liberia, has been sacked from his office by snakes and is now forced to work from his private residence. According to Press Secretary Smith Toby, who spoke with the BBC, two black snakes were found in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building housing Weah’s official place of work. Since Wednesday when…
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Wenger arrives Liberia to receive country’s highest honour [Photos]
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has arrived in Liberia, where he will be presented with the country’s highest honour by president and former footballer George Weah. Weah, who was signed for AS Monaco by Wenger 1988, became Liberian President in January this year after winning a landslide election victory. He has often spoken of the…
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Liberia needs 6,000 teachers from Nigeria – President Weah
President George Weah of Liberia on Monday said his country requires a minimum of 6,000 teachers from Nigeria. Weah said this when he spoke with State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said he was in Nigeria to show gratitude and respect for the roles that…
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Just in: Buhari, Liberian President, Weah meet in Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the recently inaugurated President of Liberia, George Weah, in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr. Weah’s motorcade arrived the forecourt of the president’s office at about 12:30 p.m. The two leaders are currently holding a meeting behind closed doors inside the president’s office. Monday’s visit is the first…
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Weah, Liberian president-elect set for thanksgiving in The Synagogue
Liberian President-elect, George Weah is set to pay another visit to The Synagogue Church of All Nations. According to sources,, the visit of the president-elect is to thank God over his victory in the run-off election that led to his emergence as the Liberian President. It will be recalled that the 51-year old President-elect had…
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Buhari congratulates Liberia’s President-elect, George Weah
…commends Sirleaf for ensuring credible election President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated Mr. George Weah on his election as the next President of Liberia. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President commended Liberians for the peaceful conduct of the election. He also lauded the outgoing President…
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George Weah confirmed Liberia’s new president
African football legend, George Weah, has been confirmed the winner of Liberia’s presidential election. According to Reuters, the National Elections Commission announced him as winner of the country’s run-off election on Thursday. Weah beat the country’s vice president, Joseph Boakai. The commission said with 98.1% of ballots cast, Weah garnered 61.5 percent of the total…
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Liberia Decides: Weah, Boakai set for runoff as none clinched required 50% of votes
The presidential election in Liberia is set for a runoff as none of the candidates scored 50 per cent of votes after final tabulation of results. As at 9 p.m Sunday evening, results in 95.6 per cent of the polling units had been announced by the National Elections Commission of Liberia. Of the 5,390 polling…