By Bakah Derick  The Board of Directors meeting of the North West Development Authority (MIDENO) has announced three major projects expected to take off from January 2023. The announcement was made by the Board's Chairperson Lele L'Afrique Adolph Tchoffo Deben who also doubles as North West Governor during the  fifty-fourth (54th) Board of directors meeting of the institution on Wednesday 21 December 2022 in Bamenda.  MIDENO board members ar start of session ( Photo credit Drayinfos )  The in camera board meeting whose agenda focused on the budget and the proposed investment Plan for 2023 as well as the review of the 2022 report of MIDENO examined and adopted a 7bn FCFA worth project funded by the World Bank , a multi-regional rice development project  and the second phase of the authority's livestock project LIFIDEP.  "I am happy to announce that in the weeks ahead, MIDENO will serve as an Executing Agency of a World Bank Project worth over 7 billion to r

By Bakah Derick  New students have pledged to be discipline, hardworking and loyal during their stay at the National Polytechnic University Institute (NPUI) Bamenda. The over 800 Freshmen made the pledge during a Matriculation Ceremony at the amphitheater 1000 of the university on Friday 16 December 2022.  Dr Christopher Apana Akob presenting the faculty members to the freshmen.  Administering the Matriculation Oath was the Vice Chancellor Dr Christopher Apana Akob who reminded the  new students and those transfered to the university institute of the values therein which are to work for the improvement of life for all, preserve knowledge through teaching and develope knowledge through research.  In the presence of the Management Board representated by the Chairperson Yong Jacques, Registrar, Deans, Directors, Chaplains amongst others, the new students promised to be honest, place high value on intellectual, personal and professional growth while striving for the

By Bakah Derick  Retired Diplomat Dr Nkwenti Ignatius Ndefru has paid glowing tribute to the celebrated  immediate past Fon of Mankon His Royal Highness Fon Angwafo III. The tribute is published in the book Fo S.A.N Angwafo III -Remembered- His leadership Wisdom and Deeds as seen by the people of Mankon, Cameroon and Beyond.  Dr Nkwenti Ignatius Ndefru talking to www.hilltopvoices.com According to the Diplomat who is also a son of Mankon, Fon Angwafo III was not only the lcon of the Mankon Fondom but also that of Cameroon. "Your missing has created a palpable political, educational, agricultural and cultural vacuum in this nation that can hardly be filled. You became a politician in the 60s as a young Fon and your contributions to the political evolution of Cameroon have left behind many important pages of history." Dr Nkwenti Ignatius writes  From his Position as Fon of Mankon, participation in the Foumban Conference, his works with President Ahmadou

By Bakah Derick  The Paramount Fon of Bambui has installed his representative for the North West Region with the mission to Unite his sons and daughters for the development of the village. HRH Fon Angafor Moo-bo III officially presented and installed Akamachuo Lopti Hilary Amungwa during an event in Bamenda on Sunday 18 December 2022.  HRH Fon Angafor Moo-bo III Of Bambui speaking in Bamenda while commissioning rep for North West.  Appointmented on November 30, 2022 during the 25th  memorial anniversary of HRH Fon Amungwafo, Lopti Hilary Amungwa has been praised by the leadership of the Bambui Culture and Development Association (BACUDA) as well as the traditional council for the many Bambui youths he has been training and supporting to be independent, contributions for the construction of the Bambui museum and purchase of the Fon's car as well as the organization of the Lah International football tournament for many years. The Fon of Bambui has appreciated

By Bakah Derick  The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) has unveiled a brand new ED1000 for the treatment of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction.  The machine was unveiled  on Friday 16 December 2022 at the Nkwen Baptist Hospital popularly referred to as Mbingo annex in Bamenda by the Director of health services Prof Tih Pius Muffih  Prof Tih Pius Muffih Director of CBCHS and collaborators during the dedication  The machine which came into use in 2010 is the first and only therapy that addresses the cause of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction using  Shockwave technology.  According to Prof Tih Pius, the ED1000 will provide an effective solution to issues relating to erectile dysfunction and by so doing keeping families together.  Enter the ED1000  What is ED1000? ED1000 is a small device that delivers soundwaves called low intensity shockwaves to the penis and stimulates receptor  repair and development of new blood vessels to help

By Bakah Derick  The Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) has announced free general medical consultation and counseling for persons with disabilities and the elderly within the Bamenda III municipality during the upcoming festival of Heritage Arts and Culture (FEHACU) 2022.  Lohshie Eugene Velon speaking at the Bamenda III Council  Lohshie Eugene Velon made the announcement on behalf of the Director of CBCHS Prof Tih Pius Muffih on Thursday 15 December 2022 at the council premises during an event organised by the council to assist persons with disabilities and the elderly better feast during the end of year.  According to Lohshie, the welbeing of persons with disabilities and the elderly are a priority to the CBCHS reason why his hierarchy will be making the huge investment including deployment of medical personnel to the Nkwen palace during the two-day event.  Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe talking to Media Away from the donation of food i

  By Bakah Derick  The Coordinating Committee of the Official Homage and Celebration of the immediate past Fon of Mankon His Royal Highness Fo Angwafo III S.A.N traditionally known as Nukwi Ne Abubte has declared the Fondom  ready for the event. The readiness of the palace and Mankon in general was made public during a press conference on Tuesday 14 December 2022 in the palace.  According to Joseph Mumbari, Chairperson of the the committee, all necessary dispositions have been taken to make sure that sons and daughters as well as friends of Mankon have an opportunity to celebrate the great legacy of Fo Angwafo III who ruled Mankon for 63 years.  The elaborate program which will will run from the 15 of December 2022 to the 15 of January 2023 will kickoff with an official event this Thursday at the Mankon Palace esplanade as early as 6am with the Minang-do dance performed by princes and princesses ahead of the official Homage involving the state.  Cultural animati

By Bakah Derick  The Director of Customs has taken steps to inspire competiveness within Elite football teams in the North West Region. Speaking to the press recently in Bamenda, Senior Sport analyst Choves Loh announced that Edwin Fongod Nuvaga had decided to offer a special prize on every match day involving teams from the North West.  Customs Director Fongod Edwin Nuvaga  According to Choves Loh who is the project manager, the man of the Match award christened "Fongod's Man of the Match" will be for players of PWD Social Club, Yong Sports Academy, Foncha Street FC and Rangers FC of Bafut who are outstanding in their performance on Matchdays.  With a cash prize of 10 000FCFA attached to the award, the celebrated soccer promoter Fongod Edwin hopes to motivate players to be more competitive and be results oriented so as to win more titles and trophies for the region.  Already known for great exploits in soccer promotion including fronti

By Nfor Nkfu Fresh atrocities committed by government soldiers, armed separatists Ambazonia fighters and herdsmen in the raging armed conflict in Cameroon's Anglophone regions have been brought to light. A Canadian based volunteer group, Cameroon Anglophone Database of Atrocities in a release dated December 9,2022 presented what it called verified atrocities committed by parties to the armed conflict.The database group has been chronicling alleged atrocities committed in the crisis hit regions in the course of the conflict. The facts and figures were released, according to the group, ahead of the World Human Rights Day commemorated on Saturday December 10,2022. The report covers the period from 2020 to 2022. The research into the atrocities was carried out in partnership with Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa CHRDA and a network of higher institutions of learning. According to the database group, defense and security forces allegedly burnt down

By Bakah Derick  Councilors of the Bamenda III Council have raised concerns over excessive speed and overloading mostly by commercial motorcycles within their municipality. The matter came to focus following a report by the social welfare committee indicating that two students recently die from an accident as their were heading to school on a motorcycle.  Cross section of the councilors in session  According to the report, not just was the motorcycle overloaded with four persons including the rider but was also on high speed. Speaking for the councilors, Kaba Charles pleaded with the Divisional Officer and the security officers within the municipality to check the issues raised.  Representing the Senior Divisional Officer (SDO) for Mezam at the session was the Divisional Officer (DO) for Bamenda III Subdivision Austin Ayuni Sakah who has promised to step up the work they have been doing to manage the difficult commercial motorcycle sector.   The councilors were

By UNOCA-PIO  The 23rd report of the UN Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of UNOCA was presented to the Security Council on December 8, 2022 by Mr. Abdou Abarry, Special Representative for Central Africa.  This session was chaired by Ms. Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, President of the Security Council for the month of December 2022.  In his intervention, Mr. Abarry highlighted the political and security challenges facing the sub-region, including the effects of climate change, maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the activities of armed and terrorist groups, the  conflicts linked to transhumance, etc.  Other sources of great concern were also mentioned, in particular the persistence of violence in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon as well as the fragility of the transition in Chad and the attempt to destabilize institutions which has  took place in São Tomé and Príncipe in Nove

By J Rose Afah  The date for the 2022 edition of the Bamenda III Festival of Heritage Arts and Culture (FEHACU) has been officially  released. The date for the second edition of the festival is set to take place on the 28 and 29th of December 2022. Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe leading the organising committee at the Press conference  The  information was announced during a press conference on Tuesday 6 December by Mayor Fonguh Cletus Tanwie.   According to the mayor, this year's edition of the festival is more than just showcasing the richness of the Nkwen and Ndzah cultures, as it prioritizes inclusiveness and aims at bringing people from different cultural backgrounds all over the municipality inorder to foster the spirit of togetherness and peaceful co-existence. Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe speaking with the Press  "The festival was a way for the council to preserve the cultures of Nkwen and Ndzah by passing it down to the younger generation through the dif

By Ignatius Nji Prof Bolak Mark Funteh, Director of the Higher Teachers Training College (HTTC)  better known as ENS Bambili has been conferred the highest traditional title reserved for deserving and outstanding sons and daughters of Nwa, Donga Mantung Division. This title confered on Saturday November 26, 2022 in the history of the people, has been conferred only to three persons being Ambassador Kengong Moni, Colonel Moni and now Prof Bolak Mark Funteh.  The title conferment  The President of the Fons Union of Nwa, HRM Fon Ngwim Samuel while conferring the title with a decoration of a black cap, a red feather with handy raffia bags to carry his drinking cup said, "this is the highest title on the whole of Yamba in Nwa and we the fathers of that Subdivision confer this title as a sign of recognition for the strides not only made in education but also for his uncommon skills for reconciling people. This title called Conciliator of the people didnot come by chance but

With the approval of General Recommendation 39, CEDAW obliges for the first time at the international level to protect and guarantee the individual and collective rights of indigenous women and girls  The Recommendation approved on October 26, is a binding international instrument that must be complied with in the international framework on human rights. The Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the broadest international instrument on the human rights of women and girls.  (Photo Credit FIMI ) Mexico City.- The United Nations Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) approved General Recommendation Number 39 (RG39), a binding international instrument for the protection of individual and collective rights of women and indigenous girls of the world  With this adoption, CEDAW obliges the States that ratify it to immediately develop and implement comprehensive policies that protect in a more effective