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Inside NWR: Read Latest News From The Northwest Region of Cameroon

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By Raymond Dingana Anglophone Crisis Victim Cries For Help Mbah Roland says he was shot by Cameroon Soldiers in an Armored car last October 8, 2021 at Mbengwi Road Mbah Roland, Victim Of Anglophone Crisis Now With One Leg After He Was Shot I had just closed from work as a commercial biker and was heading home to my family when the soldiers rained bullets on me, recounts Mbah. He lost a leg as a result and since then has not been able to take care of his family. I am begging on perons of goodwill to help me even if it means just educating my children. I have spent all what I ever made since I started working. Commercial bikers Decry Police Harressment Commercial bike riders in Bamenda have continued to lament over what they say is police harassment on a daily basis. The say the police would hid in people's shops and jump out when bikes are passing and start asking for money, Elements of the third district police station at ringway street in Bamenda held my bike and forced me to give

KCHS Anyajua Ex-Students Donate To Alma Mater

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By Raymond Dingana The students of Kom Comprehensive Collage, KCHS Anyajua have been opened to the world of information and communication technology (ICT). This is thanks to a donation of brand new computers by the Ex Students of Kom Comprehensive High School, EXSTUKA recently. Handing Over Of The Computers To KCHS Anyajua The computers were received on behalf of the Yong's Education Establishment Management Board by Don Rogers and handed over to the principle of the school. Don Rogers Speaking On Behalf Of The Yong's Educational Establishment Management Board Don Rogers appreciated the gesture and prayed that the source of the gift should never go run dry. The computers will serve as a booster especially as the school could not opened its doors for the past 4years. These machines will trigger the spirit of hard work in them because the institution has never had a single computer before. There is a standby generator to ensure electricity is not an issue, Don Rogers said. Whil

PCC Inducts Rev. Asenek, Luku To Lead Her Flocks

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By Raymond Dingana The Presbyterian Church Ntamulung in Bamenda, Northwest region has inducted two Associate Pastors to guide its sheep to God's Kingdom. Rev. Luku Miriam and Asenek Cynthia coming from PCC Musang and Azeri Respectively were inducted as Associate Pastors number 1&2 respectful during the institution and induction service officiated by Rev.Ngwa Hosea Ambe. From Left: Rev. Luku Miriam, Right, Rev Asenek Cyntbia The reverend man of God used the ceremony to invite the inductees to be prayerful as they embark on the task ahead of them, a call that was well received by them, Rev. Asenek Cynthia At Installation Service While we are to remain prayerfully focused on doing our work, we also urged our Christians to remain focused on their faith in christ, Rev.Asenek said. Nomatter the situation, your faith should not dwindled because God is always there to see us through. Rev.Luku Mirriam also underscored the need for Christians to embrace prayers, Rev. Luku Miriam At Induc

Cameroon Media Landscape: Municipal Updates Goes Daily

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By Dingana Raymond The desire by Cameroonians especially those of English speaking expression to see another newspaper goes daily in Cameroon has been taken care of. Municipal Updates, a paper that first hit the stands in 2015 becomes a daily this Monday January 31, 2022. The newspaper which has been informing the communities on  municipal issues has also grown to a famous newspaper in Cameroon. Going daily means the newspaper is stepping us its game. Since its first publication, Municipal Updates has gone forward to publish 195 editions though suffering a window period that saw the publisher, Cham Victor Bama go back to school to up his know-how in Journalism. Municipal Updates returned to the stands in 2019 as a biweekly and on Monday January 31, it will become just the second English Language Daily in Cameroon. To ensure that this venture doesn't hit the rocks, the Publisher has set up an ultramodern printing press with state-of-the-art infrastructure to house both the printing

SNWOT:Female Community Leaders Brainstorm On Peace Building Strategies

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By Raymond Dingana They came from the seven divisions of the Northwest region of Cameroon and assembled at the Faith Building at Ntarikon, Wednesday January 16,2022 with just one thing in mind, 'Peace Building'. Grouped in two working clusters on a Focus Group Discussion on Peace, Negotiation/Mediation and Barriers/Challenges Women face in effectively engaging in Peace-building processes in Cameroon, the women sat and followed the deliberations with undivided attention. They were eager to participate and that was exactly what they did. They shared ideas on the challenges conflict hit societies face,  adopted strategies to better function as peace builders especially when met with stumbling blocks. All these were coordinated by Mankah Tabuwe Akwo, head of Communication and Advocacy lead. They also identified areas that are fertile grounds for seeds of discord to grow which include famer grazier, friction in the area of humanitarian responds, family issues, tagging, just to name

CODEF: Myths, Facts About Epilepsy That You Need To Know

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By Raymond Dingana A not for profit organization known as Community Development and Epilepsy Foundation (CODEF) has outlined some of the Facts and Myths sorrounding epilepsy. Described by health experts as a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior , the illness has had its own share of Myths and Facts. According to the office of CODEF, many communities believe that epilepsy is contagious.  This is not true as it cannot be transmitted from one person to the other. Press Session With Journalists At CODEF Head Office On the belief that epilepsy is caused by witchcraft or spiritual possession, the office of CODEF has debunked this and says Epilepsy has nothing to do with witchcraft. It is a medical condition that has to do with a chronic neurological disorder that can happen to anyone at any age. Another myth sitting on the neck of epilepsy is that those with the condition are not supposed to work since they a

AFCON 2021: Why Comorians Want Eighth Final Match Against Cameroon Postponed

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By Raymond Dingana A Comorian association has penned a letter to the African Football Confederation (CAF) through the President asking that the quarter finals fixture putting them in opposition against host country Cameroon on Monday January 24,2022 be adjourned. Citing the fact two goalkeepers Moyahd and Alia as well as some key players including the coach Amir Abdou have been tested positive, a complaint filed in by Development Movement initiative for Knowledgeable Youths better known by its French acronym (RIDJA) say there can be no fair play during the match.  Comoros National Team In Cameroon. As stated by the letter dated Sunday 23 January 2022 on behalf of Shepherd Law Firm by their representative in Yaounde, (RIDJA) raised concerns over the COVID-19 test results published on Saturday 22 January 2022. Not fewer than 12 Comoros players and their coach tested positive when the results were out. The association described the results as fraudulent with the intention to cause the eli

NWR: Public Independent Conciliator Launches Activities, What Population Stands To Gain

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SNWOT:New Leadership, Same Mission, Fresh Approach

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By Raymond Dingana The Southwest, Northwest Women's Task Force(SNWOT) now has a new team to pilot its affairs in its quest to see peace bounce back in the two restive regions of Cameroon.  The new exco with Sarah-Derval Ephosi Lifanda at the helm was voted in to office during an Elective General Assembly of the Task Force that held in Douala recently. She replaces Sally Mboumein who occupied the offi ce for two years. SNWOT's mission has been to call for dialogue, cease fire and to ensure that women and girls are safe in the crisis hit Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon. The new exco is coming at a time when peace is still being seen as a rare commodity in the two troubled regions of Cameroon with many asking what the new squad is bringing in to achieve same goal which is Peace. SNWOT New Exco  Though the office of the General Coordinator said  it was not yet time to release the cat out of the bag, they however confirmed that many things will be done differently, "

Peace, Unity Tournament: DDR Bamenda Got Talents

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By Raymond Dingana A football competition dopped  "Peace and Unity Tournament"  between the ex fighters of the Disarmament, Dimobilisation and Reintegration Center and the administration of Bamenda II Municipality has exposed some hidden talents many say have been idling at the DDR center in Bamenda. This has triggered calls for football promoters to put an eye on the center so that they can harvest some talents to play in some of the football leagues in the North West Region of Cameroon. During the finals of the game Friday December 24,2021, the boys of Kum Henry gave the administration a run for their money. Players Of DDR Bamenda And Their Trophy After Beating The Administration 2 goals to 1 The players of DDR were in control of the match reason why they opened scores through a beautiful free kick that was well executed. Through the Divisonal Officer for Bamenda II, Nicholas Kongho Manchang, the administrative family leveled scores in what the commentator of the match Ndi

Bamenda II Denizens To Harvest More From Council Come 2022

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By Raymond Dingana Inhabitants of Bamenda II, a local council area in Mezam, North West Region of Cameroon are said to reap more from the Council next year following the voting of the 2022 budget that has witnessed an increase. Water, electricity, shelter, road infrastructure amongst others are some of the sectors the Bamenda II council plans to focus on in the new year. Mayor Chenwi At The Budgetary Session Speaking to drayinfos.com after the municipal council's budgetary session that saw councilors voting the sum of 1.8 billion FCFA as their 2022 budget, the mayor of the municipality, Chenwi Peter said, "We are going to invest more on solar energy to reduce the burden on the population at a time when electricity has not been stable. We plan to also increase the number of boreholes especially now that there are many IDPs around meaning more thirsty mouths," Mayor Chenwi said. Bamenda II Council is one with the highest number of potholes in the city of Bamenda, a situati