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By Raymond Dingana No one needs a soothsayer to be told that the maiden edition of the Bamenda Pre- Season Solidarity Tournamant organised at the St.Paul Field Mile 3 Nkwen was not a bed of roses. The hundreds who turned out to watch matches had to stand on their feet under the scorching heat of the sun for hours, inhaling the dust from the dust infested pitch. The players too had their own share of the dust and the poor nature of the playground. There were times that spectators and players lost sight of the ball and other activities on the pitch because the dust blinded them. Rangers FC of Bafut Playing Against Rainbow FC Of Bamenda However, the challenges did very little to detare lovers of the beautiful game from answering present to cheer their darling teams. The poor and dusty nature of the pitch could explain why during the finals of the tournament that was played over the weekend, calls for the Northwest region to have befitting stadiums intensified. Dusty Nature Of The Playgrou

By Raymond Dingana The management of ESSOKA Security Company has debunked information carried by some online news sites that a Major General in the Cameroon Army is the owner of the said security company. African intelligence, Actu Cameroun and Cameroon web reported that the Director of Presidential Security , Gen. Ivo Desancio Yenwo owns the company. Mr. Nsoh Joseph Of ESSOKA Security Company This has been refuted by the company in a press briefing in Bamenda, Saturday 19 February 2022 where it was indicated that the company has nothing in common with the top ranking military official. ESSOKA security company is owned by Mr. Nsoh Joseph (majority shareholder) and has no affiliation with the major general of the Cameroon military, indicates a press release dated 17 February 2022. ESSOKA Security Press Release Another information that is good for the trash cane as noted by ESSOKA security company is information that concerns the company and the British High Commission (BHC) to Cameroon

By Raymond Dingana The founder of Victory Marshal Ayafor Foundation (VIMA) has celebrated her birthday with ex fighters at the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Center, DDR Bamenda. During the celebrations that took place Tuesday February 15, 2022, Victory Marshal appreciated the ex fighters for droping their weapons and joining DDR and says they should now be called the "Golden Pillars of Cameroon." You are the golden pillars of tomorrow's Cameroon. You took the best decision to drop your weapons reason why i am here to celebrate my birthday with you. Being here doesn't mean life is over for you, you still have a brighter future ahead of you, says Victory Marshal. She also used the event to invite the ex-combatants to use the social media to call on their brothers and sisters to drop their weapons and stop fighting the state Victory Marshal Handing Over Gifts To The Senoir Prefect Of DDR Bamenda As to why she decided to celebrate her birthday with the ex

By Raymond Dingana A football encounter baptized Peace and Unity Match between repentant separatist fighters at the Disarmament, Dimobilisation and Reintegration Center, DDR Bamenda and the Northwest administration has taken place in Bamenda, chief town of the Northwest region of Cameroon. The match which was part of activities to celebrate the 56th edition of the National Youth Day took place at the Military Station at Up Station. Lions Of DDR Celebrating Their Victory Over The Administration After The Peace and Unity Match Before the match, the feeling amongst the supporters of the opposing sides could only be compared to that of the Teranga Lions of Senegal and the Pharoas of Egypt before the finals of AFCON 2021 in Cameroon. Vuvuzelas and words of encouragement from supporters could be heard as they animated the atmosphere while both sides battle for supremacy. Suppoters Of Lions Of DDR With Their Vovuzelas Encouraging Their Team It was the Lions of DDR that opened score few minute

Raymond Dingana Circulations along the Bamenda Mbengwi Road in the troubled Northwest region of Cameroon has been grounded by Non State Armed Groups operating in that part of the region. The Tad market which was supposed to be held today has also been affected negatively as buyers are nowhere to be found due to transportion challenges. This follows an attack by government forces on a check point erected at C-ben along the Bamenda-Mbengwi road by the armed men. Bike Riders Ready To Take Off For Bamenda From The Mbon Park In Mbengwi One fighter was killed while the others disappeared in to bushes. This did not go down well with the armed group who decided to suspend movements on that road. The only way in and out of Mbengwi was through Bali. This did not last for long as using that stretch has also been made difficult.   After the people were forced to pay as much as 2500FCA as transport faire, they have been warned not to dare use it again. To many in Mbengwi, the population should  not

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

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

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

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

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

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