Handing Over Of Trophy And Celebrations By Raymond Dingana After a 10-year break caused by the Anglophone armed conflict, the Ngwakongoh Football Unity Cup has returned to Bafut, with Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence using the occasion to praise the people of Nsoh for helping to restore relative peace in the community. The 13th edition of the competition ended on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Catholic School Field in Nsoh, bringing together youths and residents from different parts of Bafut. Speaking during the closing ceremony, the Mayor of Bafut Council said the decision to relaunch the competition in Nsoh was a recognition of the community's efforts to promote peace. “I want to thank the youths for accepting me after 10 years. This final today shows that peace in Bafut is quite significant. This 13th edition took place in Nsoh because the youths have proven to be law-abiding and are ready to continue working for peace,”  Mayor Ngwakongoh said. Mayor Ngwakongoh Facing T...

Some Recent Victims Of The Anglophone Armed Conflict  By Samwapen Maria Nahzing, Student Intern,UBa Recent killings in some parts of Bamenda have left many residents living in fear as insecurity continues in some neighbourhoods. While people continue to call for better security and an end to the violence, some residents are also taking steps to protect themselves, their families and their businesses. What are people in Bamenda and across the North West Region doing to stay safe as killings and kidnappings continue? The question is now part of everyday discussions, with some residents accusing the government of not doing enough to protect the population. Beyond mourning and blaming, residents say people must also think about practical ways to reduce their risk while hoping that the security situation improves. For Tificanjo, a Bamenda resident who spoke to us, staying safe starts with being careful about one's daily movements and surroundings, among others. “Stay informed about what...

NtaCCUL's President, Bar Akumah Bih Miranda  By Anne-Valien Berinyuy  On March 1st, a day in the month celebrating women, Akuma Miranda made history by regaining her position as president of the Ntarinkon Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NtaCCUL) for the next three years. After serving diligently on the Board of Directors, the members wanted her to take on an even greater leadership role as President. In her third year on the board, she was elected President in 2025. She could continue on the board if her mandate as a board member is renewed. This renewal would also give her the chance to seek another term as president if NtaCCUL members chose to support her again, which they did in a big way. During the NtaCCUL's 39th Annual General Assembly Meeting held at Bamenda Municipal Stadium on March 1, 2026, members showed their strong support for Bar. Akuma Bih Miranda. They wanted her to remain in her role for a longer period. After renewing her mandate as a board member, Bih won ...

    HRH, Foh Eugene Ngwashi I Of Akum Village HRH, Foh Eugene Ngwashi I  One The Throne  The enstoolment rituals of His Royal Highness (HRH) Foh Eugene Ngwashi I took place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, drawing thousands of Akum’s sons and daughters to the esplanade of the Fon's Palace. This historical event also saw the installation of a twenty member cabinet by the Fon tasked with driving the village's development forward. The ceremony, a blend of spirituality and tradition, highlighted the community's deep respect for its heritage and aspirations for the future. HRH Ngwashi I emphasized that the occasion was primarily an oath taking ceremony. "It was an oath taking event that I had to undertake to elevate the village to the next level. That’s why you saw the elites come in large numbers, along with villagers from all corners of the community, to support me as I take my place on the throne that they have given to me," said HRH Ngwashi I. HRH, Foh Eugene Ngwashi ...