Elements Of Army Rescue With The Baby's Body   By Raymond Dingana A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a newborn baby whose body was discovered in a pit toilet in Cisia, Nkwen, Bamenda III Municipality. The incident came to light after neighbours reportedly noticed blood stains around the woman's home. They became suspicious because the woman, who had recently been pregnant, was no longer showing signs of pregnancy. Neighbours reportedly confronted her, but she denied knowing anything about the baby's whereabouts. The matter was later reported to the police, leading to her arrest.During questioning, the woman allegedly revealed what had happened to the baby. The Army Rescue Unit, led by Commander Taku Paul, was called in to assist. Members of the unit reportedly retrieved the baby's body from the pit toilet. Army Rescue At The Pit Toilet Trying To Retrieve The Baby's Body  According to information gathered during the investigation,...

By Raymond Dingana The long-awaited Bamenda II Waste-to-Energy Project is moving closer to implementation, with feasibility studies expected to begin in the coming weeks. The project, which seeks to turn waste into energy while creating jobs and improving waste management, is being developed by the Bamenda II Council in partnership with Global Ventures of North America (GVNA). GVNA Africa Regional Director and Country Director for Cameroon Operations, Emmanuel Ntoko, was in Bamenda on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for a meeting to launch the feasibility study phase. The meeting brought together Bamenda II Mayor Peter Chenwi, Mezam Senior Divisional Officer Simone Emile Mooh, traditional rulers, councillors and other partners. GVNA Africa Regional Director and Country Director for Cameroon Operations, Emmanuel Ntoko Ntoko said the feasibility studies are expected to start within three weeks. He explained that his visit was also to ensure that the land and other arrangements needed for the p...

Bird Eye View Of Bamenda Captured From Up Station For Illustration  By Raymond Dingana The extortion of young people by some security officers in Bamenda continues to spark anger among residents. Many say young people who drive good cars or dress well are often stopped, their phones searched, and, in some cases, forced to pay large sums of money. Despite repeated complaints, many residents believe those responsible are rarely held accountable, thereby giving them room to continue the practice. A fresh case has sparked public outrage after a university student allegedly paid FCFA 200,000 to gendarmes before regaining his freedom. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Apostolic Junction area in Bamenda. According to information gathered, the student was travelling in a taxi on his way to board a bus to Limbe when he was stopped by gendarmes. Reports say he was accused of being a separatist fighter, taken out of the taxi, and detained. Sources say the offic...

L-R: Prof Theresia Nkuo Akenji of UBa and Paul Ateng of St Mary's University Institute  By Raymond Dingana  St. Mary's International College and University Institute Tiko has strengthened its academic programmes after signing a Specific Partnership Agreement with the University of Bamenda (UBa).The agreement was signed on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the University of Bamenda campus in Bambili. The Founder of St. Mary's International College and University Institute, Paul Ateng, signed on behalf of the institution, while the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bamenda, Professor Nkuo Akenji, signed for UBa. The partnership comes at a time when many private higher institutions in Cameroon offer programmes that are not linked to a state university, making it difficult for some graduates to have their qualifications recognised. By partnering with the University of Bamenda, St. Mary's International College and University Institute aims to give its students recognised degree...

Assistant DO Of Douala V Cutting The Ribbon Opening The Bonamoussadi Branch  By Raymond Dingana  Residents of Bonamoussadi and nearby communities now have easier access to the services of Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NtaCCUL) following the official opening of its new branch in Douala precisely at the  Bonamoussadi neighborhood in Douala V behind Presbyterian Church, rue IPPB school in  Douala. The inauguration ceremony that took place on 4th June 2026 was presided over by the Assistant Divisional Officer of Douala V, Mr Onguene Vincent. The expansion brings one of Camerl8oon's well-known cooperative credit unions closer to the population especially those looking for a safe place to save and access affordable loans. Speaking during the inauguration, the Assistant DO of Douala V, Mr Onguene Vincent noted that NtaCCUL through its contribution to the development of the country on the fight against poverty among others, has become a national pride with 17 b...

Late SDF District Chairman For Bali, Babila Moses  By Raymond Dingana  The circumstances surrounding the death of the District Chairman of the Social Democratic Front SDF for Bali,Babila Moses popularly referred to as "Njanga Bang" has continued to raise questions as the population awaits the outcome of official investigations, that is one has been launched. According to information gathered, the chairman attended a funeral at the Jam Jam neighborhood in Bali Nyonga, Mezam Division, North West Region of Cameroon on Saturday June 27,2026. He left the funeral ground at about 7 00 p.m heading home to Mbofung, a village with a 3rd class chief in Bali Nyonga. Hours later, a woman found him lying motionless on the ground, with his motor bike resting on top of him. She raised an alarm alerting the community, many came out despite the heavy rains that evening, and managed to rush Babila Moses to the Bali District Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The incident has sparked differe...