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Investigative Journalist and Human Rights defender under death threats:

Bamenda-based investigative Journalist and foremost human rights defender, Colbert Gwain, who doubles as political affairs program Radio host and award-winning Content Creator at The Colbert Factor online platform, has been witnessing mounting threats to his life and that of the family, following his ceaseless documentation and denouncing of gross human rights abuses and violations, extrajudicial killings and maimings, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and more importantly, kidnappings for ransom by both state and non-state actors in the ongoing minority conflict in the two English speaking regions of Cameroon, in the last few months.  Fulai Colbert Gwain Following last month's brutal killing of Professor Emmanuel Chiabi, a 77-year-old U.S citizen of Cameroon nationality in Bamenda, epicenter of the six-year prolonged conflict, the killing of three innocent youths on last Easter Sunday night; and The Colbert Factor's conclusive investigative report that the acts wer

2023 GPF: Cameroon MP Hon Agho Oliver quiz World Bank, IMF on Africa Trade

By Bakah Derick  Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju is amongst the 200 Members of Parliament (MPs) drawn from around the world attending the 2023 Global Paliamentary Forum organized by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF in Washington DC. The forum which is the first in-person since the outbreak of COVID-19 runs from April 10-11.  Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju speaking at the 2023 Global Paliamentary Forum  Coming from a constituency in the North West Region near Bamenda  with the potential to benefit largely through the Ekok road  should issues of trade be fixed between African countries, the Young MP took the challenge to raise the economic interest of his people at the high profile forum. Amongst the questioned carefully selected and put forward for the president of the World Bank group was that of the young Cameroonian MP Hon. Agho Oliver.  The Young MP representing Tubah/Bafut in Parliament durin

Community Development: Bambui stage giant fund raiser to promote ICT, Tourism, others

By Bakah Derick  Sons and daughters of Bambui have met for their annual general meeting (AGM) with the intention to raise funds for the completion of a community project to promote information and communication technology, Tourism, education amongst others. The AGM on Saturday 8 April 2023 at the Bambui targeted 50MFCFA to complete the village multipurpose hall located in the palace.  Fon of Bambui, HRH Angafor Moo-bo III accompanied by his notables  The project which started about eight years ago, will host a museum, an ICT center, village Library and a guest house. These facilities according to the leadership of the Bambui Cultural and Development Association (BACUDA) will facilitate learning for youths at home and promote not just the culture but also the tourist attractions of the Fondom.  Spearheaded by BACUDA, the AGM and the fund raiser held under the theme: “operation 50 Million, building a peaceful community together in love" with the hope of raising the requi

Lifestyle: Africa Sports Management CEO-Murum Divine ties knot Colorfully in Yaoundé

By Antonio B. In Yaoundé  The Chief Executive Officer of Africa Sports Management has completed his matrimonial vows. Divive Murum sealed his Love for Ngeh Relindis during a religious service organised for the purpose in the Juvence Neighborhood in Yaoundé on Saturday 8 March 2023.  Divine Murum and Wife Ngeh Relindis heading to Church  Pastor Jean Jacques Ndoudoumou, and Bassa Murum of World Wide Church of God and Ndayi Joel Mpinda of Christian Restoration Center sealed the Union before God's people in a heavily attended service praying for the newly weds to live long and see their children's children.  Present at the Church were well known football actors in the country, family and friends.   The icing on the cake was the wedding reception that held in one of Yaoundé's most popular events venue-Diplomat Hall.  The two floor hall was full to capacity with much to eat and drink as the day's host Bakah Derick added value to every activity. 

Religion: Observing Christians regain 'free life as Lent ends with Massive Easter Feasting

By Hilltopvoices  Almost if not all Church houses across the country were full beyond capacity on Sunday 9 April 2023 as Christians observed Easter Sunday. The observing Christians came in their numbers to celebrate the resurrection of their founder Jesus Christ. Church leaders during these Masses or Services, spoke on hope encouraging their members not to give up on life's issues.  Rev Fonki Samuel, PCC Moderator at PC Station Photo Credit: Atigi Samuel  At the Presbyterian Church upstation Bamenda, The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) preaxhing invited Christians to claim their heavenly citizenship. The Rev Fonki Samuel focused on his Easter message which noted that "we are now a resurrected people. We are now heavenly citizens. Let us claim our citizenship and be overcomers as we face life. We are winners because of Easter."  At the St Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral, His Grace Andrew Nkea Fuanya encouraged the Catholic faithful to step

Health: Non-payment of Dues to Prevent 2023 Nurses Association General Assembly

By Bakah Derick  The Elective General Assembly of the Cameroon Nurses Association (CNA) will not take place this year as should have been the case. The information filtered out from the 10th Scientific Conference of the Association that held in Bamenda recently under the theme: "Invest in the Nursing Profession." Cameroon Nurses Association logo Justifying why the Elective General Assembly has not been previewed this year, the President blamed the members for the non-payment of dues.  "90 percent of those who plan to vote and be voted have not paid thier annual dues until date." Nkwain Joseph said Nkwain Joseph, CNA President  According to him, should members update their dues situation, an elective general assembly will take place in 2024.  Amongst other concerns raised at the conference was the limited appointment of nurses into leadership positions in the Ministry of Health. According to the advocacy, nurses have a career and educational p

Media: Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union Complete Elections in Four Chapters- L/NW/S/W Regions

By Ngenwie Azeh  The Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union (CJTU) has completed the organization of elections in four of her ten chapters. The most recent was on Friday 7 April 2023 for the West Chapter  where Rene Mbondjeu was elected president.  Counting of votes in Bafoussam  The long time media practioner emerged winner of the election with 30 out of 31 votes with  a null vote cast. The Bafoussam elections supervised by the National President of CJTU, Marion Obam permitted the current members of the Union in the West Region to elected a close to 20 man strong team including Divisional Representatives that will coordinate activities for the next two years.  Accompanying the National President was the National Vice President incharge of International Relations Bakah Derick, the Immediate Past President Denis Nkwebo and other National Executive Bureau members in the West Region.  Enter South On Thursday 6 April 2023, The National Executive Bureau represented by

Sports-Football: NW Elite team battling for survival, lack of infrastructure, others blamed

By Hilltopvoices  After showing great potentials a couple of seasons behind, North West Elite One Clubs are now battling for survival. Yong Sport Academy (YOSA) FC and PWD are now ranked nineth in Group A and B. They are just a spot away from the red zone.  In Pool A, PWD SC of Bamenda has 18points like Avion and Renaissance occupying tye last two places respectively. After 18 matches played, the Abakwa boys have won five, drawn three and lost eight. Their -3 goal record gives them an advantage over the last two with -6 goals each as per the recently published statistics published by the FA especialised league.  Speaking to CRTV Northwest, the Team Media Officer Afesseh Apong regretted their present situation blaming it on challenges emanating from coaching challenges. The team has changed three coaches this season. Playing away from home has also been a challenge, the media officer will not ignore.  Corroborating over the same media, Nji Nelson Chefor, Team Man

Waste Management: Bamenda City Authorities beckon population for succour, experts warn against hazards

By Bakah Derick/Nfor Abdurahaman Nyah  Feature In the early 2000s, Bamenda in a national competition was rated Cameroon’s cleanest city. Over 20 years later, the situation is bad. The streets are filthy, mountain size waste is spotted at every turn, outdoor vendors battle for space with waste in markets, city water ways are blocked making floods a regular occurrence.   "At times we are the people who always try to do something like we carry and put and we build, build, build, build until it reach a day that something will happen  they will come and carry." Gemuh Cletus Bamenda City dweller tells www.hilltopvoices.com  "Cleanliness is next to Godliness and when I look at the Bamenda city, and I see the level of filth, I see the heaps and heaps of garbage that pile rendering the health of the population at risk I feel really disturbed." Prof Tih Pius Muffih Director of CBC Health Services  The defunct Bamenda Urban council was in charge of waste management

Religion: Hon Agho Oliver, others contribute to kick-off PC Nsoh-Bafut Church project

By a Correspondent  Hon Agho Oliver was amongst those who made outstanding contributions for the construction  of a benefiting Church house for PC Nsoh-Bafut on Sunday 2 April 2023.  "This is Holy Week and I thank God for the fact that the people of PC Nsoh-Bafut have committed themselves to erect a befitting Church house of worship for the Lord. My modest support is to accompany them and ensure that the Church house comes to existence soonest." Hon Agho Oliver said He has contributed about three tons of cement worth 300000 FCFA for a Church house that will finally witness take-off despite long standing challenges. The Member of Parliament for Bafut-Tubah has encouraged the community to work for the growth of the church and peaceful coexistence amongst the members.  The Paramount Fon of Bafut through a representative has eased tensions giving way for the Church house project to take-off.  "I am happy with for role the Bafut Traditional Council (BT

Palm Sunday: Christians called to sincere generosity like Jesus Christ

By Nfor Nkfu  Christian denominations around the world have begun observing what they call Holy Week. The observation started this Sunday 1 April 2023 with Palm Sunday believed to be the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.  Christians at St Paul's Catholic Church Ntakikah Nkwen on Palm Sunday  At St Paul Catholic Church in Ntakikah Nkwen, the Parish Priest invited his Christians to be selfless in all they do considering Jesus Christ as their example. Rev Fr Timothy Waindim noted that being a Christian is a journey for those who truly want to be like Jesus Christ.  At the St Pompilius, Rev Fr Jason Mulu, Parish Priest for St Michael's Catholic Church Futru Nkwen invited his Christian to be exemplary in their character and to observe the holy week with commitment and dedication.  Rev Fr Jason Mulu (in red) leading Palm Sunday Mass in Niboung Nkwen  "The Lord needs each one of us as he needed the donkey in today's reading.

Education: Family of Late Bobe Yong Francis going their father's way to Ensure Education for all

By Bakah Derick  Recent moves by the family of Late Bobe Yong Francis have indicated their readiness to go the way of their late father in the management of their Educational establishments. The Hilltop Mail has it on good authority that considering several meetings held recently, the family is more than ever before prepared to preserve and safeguard the legendary intentions and character of their father late Bobe Yong Francis.  Students at PCHS Bamenda  Away from making sure that all his businesses continue to function close to 10years since his passing on in December 2013, both administrative and infrastructural moves have been made to ensure that all is moving according to the wish of late Bobe Yong in character and spirit.  National Polytechnic University Institute Bamenda has maintained an enviable position as the leading private institution of higher learning in the North region. Apart from just supervising the functioning, the family has taken up management roles in

Tourism: New Blue Pearl Hotel General Manager Mohammed Altaf takes Command

By Bakah Derick  Bamenda's top three star Hotel Blue Pearl Hotel now has a new General Manager. Mohammed Altaf took over the function on Saturday 1 April 2023 during a ceremony at the hotel plaza. Brief as the event was, it carried symbolism for an institution that like any other has witnessed challenging times as a result of the ongoing armed conflict in the region but has kept the head above the quarter.  Mohammed Alfat New General Manager Blue Pearl  The new has been tasked to take the facility to the next level of growth. The Director of Human Resources Apanwum Joy has appreciated Kum Moses, the outgoing General Manager for the work done in the last five years. She has challenged the incoming General Manager who found favour in the ears of the promoter Apanwum Joseph to assiduous in the discharge of his new function.  Mohammed Altaf has expressed gratitude to the management of Blue Pearl Hotel for conferring such a task on him promising to perform his du