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"Refund Is Not Enough": Bamenda Residents Demand Arrest Of Gendarmes In FCFA 200,000 Extortion Case

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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...
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Fresh Opportunities For Students As St. Mary's University Institute Tiko Partners with UBa

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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...
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Advertorial: NtaCCUL Arrives In Bonamoussadi, Bringing Trusted Banking & 6% Interest On Savings

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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...
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Sudden Death Of SDF Bali District Chairman Raises More Questions

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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...
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Bamenda II Strengthens Emergency Response With Firefighting Truck From Canadian Partner

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Mayor Chenwi and His Partners Pose with the Firefighting Truck By Raymond Dingana  The people of Bamenda II Municipality could soon enjoy better protection against fire disasters following the donation of a firefighting truck by Canadian partners to the council. Mayor Peter Chenwi, currently on a working visit to Canada, disclosed the development during an interview with Abakwa FM Radio on Wednesday. He highlighted that the firefighting truck will support other emergency response mechanism already put in place by government. "the firefighting truck will strengthen the municipality's ability to respond quickly to fire outbreaks, helping to save lives and reduce damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure." In recent years, several families and business owners have suffered huge losses from fires, like the case of the Bamenda main Market often due to delays and inadequate resources in emergency response. The availability of a firefighting truck in the municipality...
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Nina Ambuban Shines At NW Women Mediators Summit, Moderates Key Peace Panel

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Nina Ambuban At The Women Mediators Submit In Bamenda  By Raymond Dingana Nina Ambuban, a Jurist and Research Officer at the Office of the Public Independent Conciliator (PIC) for the North West Region, played two important roles at the 2026 North West Women Mediators Summit. She moderated a high-level panel discussion and also represented the Public Independent Conciliator, Tamfu Simon Fai. The summit brought together traditional rulers, women mediators, civil society actors, development partners and public institutions. The meeting focused on the theme, "Women's Leadership in Peacebuilding: Formalising the Voices and Roles of Women Mediators for Inclusive Processes." The Panel Discussion Unfolding  As moderator of Panel Two, titled "Regional Voices: Communities and Institutions Reclaiming Women as Architects of Peace," Nina Ambuban guided discussions on the role of women in peacebuilding, community leadership and conflict resolution. The panel brought toget...
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GVNA Picks Cameroonian, Ntoko Emmanuel For Africa Waste-to- Energy Expansion

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Emmanuel Ntoko, Newly Appointed GVNA Country Director For Cameroon By Raymond Dingana  Global Ventures of North America Inc. (GVNA) has appointed Cameroonian executive Emmanuel Ntoko as its Country Director for Cameroon Operations. The appointment, made official on May 22, 2026, gives Ntoko a key leadership role in the company's waste-to-energy and infrastructure development plans in Cameroon and across Africa. In addition to serving as Country Director, Ntoko will also serve as Human Resources Director for Waste-to-Energy Projects in Cameroon, Director of Government and Institutional Engagement, and Senior Executive Representative. He will report directly to Ryan A.D. Elcock, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, while overall authority remains with Steven L. Williams, GVNA's Founder and CEO. A Strategic Role for Cameroon Ntoko will lead the planned creation of GVNA Africa, a company-wide African body expected to be based in Cameroon. He will also serve as the senior contact ...
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