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06/04/2024

Fon of Nkwen receives Mbum Fons ahead of Ndeer-lah Festival

Ahead of the 4th Edition of the Ndeer-lah festival, His Royal Majesty the Fon of Nkwen has received Fons of Mbumland.

Led by their President, Fon Kamanda Kimbi, the Fons expressed their joy for the special reception organised in their honour.

"We are happy to be in the royal courtyard of the palace. This tells us the place of the festival in your heart and the heart of the people of Nkwen.

" The journey from Mbumland to Nkwen has not been easy. We have to move several kilometers through Magba and Bafoussam to arrive here.

" We continue to crave for normalcy to return so that one day, we can also receive you in Mbumland." Fon Kamanda Kimbi spoke to the Fon and notables who turned out.

The Ndeer-lah festival is a cultural festival that exhibits the culture and traditions of Wimbum. It also showcases the food eaten by the Mbum people and their cultural relics.

Fon Kamanda Kimbi notes that the festival has come with development and Unity amongst sons and daughters of Mbumland.

He invited his Majesty, Fon Azehfor III of Nkwen to take part in the festival like he has done in the past.

The Fon of Nkwen salutes the peace loving people from Wimbum land who have contributed to the peace enjoyed by his village as well as the development of the land.

The Mbum Fons were accompanied notables.

The 2024 Ndeer-larh will take place at the esplanade of Blue Pearl Hotel on Sunday 7th April 2024.

By

Ndi Tsembom Elvis

06/04/2024

Yaounde Bafut Cultural Hall Extension Project:

Hon Agho Oliver Pays Impromptu Visit To Site, Supports With FCFA 500,000

Hon Agho Oliver Bamenju, Member of Parliament for the Bafut-Tubah Constituency in the North West Region, Saturday April 6, 2024, paid an impromptu visit to the site earmarked for purchase to extend the Bafut-Manjong Hall in Yaounde. The MP made an-on-the-spot donation of FCFA 500,000 to galvanise the project fund drive. The young, energetic and proactive MP did not only call on all Bafut sons and daughters to put hands on deck for the realisation of the project, but also promised to knock at more doors to enable the project sees the light of day.
It is worthy to recall here that Hon Agho Oliver is always closed to his constituents in and out of his constituency in all their endeavours, and in their moments of joy or sorrow. For instance when the crisis drove PSS Bafut students to seek refuge in PSS Bamenda, Hon Agho followed them there to assist those in need. Equally, when the Bafut Community in Yaounde organised their cultural festival in December 2022, Hon Agho donated closed to FCFA 3 million for its success.
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29/03/2024

27/03/2024

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28/02/2024

Bamenda Main Market Fire Incident: Multitude Donate as Minister Felix Mbayu launches fund drive

Elite of the North West Region and those of goodwill have begun contributing to wipe off the tears of those who lost their livelihood to the inferno that befell the Bamenda Main Market on Thursday 22nd February 2024.

While the SDO of Mezam commences work to ascertain the material damage incurred, the Minister Delegate at the Ministry of External Relations in-charge of the Commonwealth, Felix Mbayu has launched a fund drive to assist the close to 300 victims.

While the government has assured victims that a compensation plan is in sight according to North West Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique, the legendary North West solidarity of coming to the aid of one another has been activated.

To launch the fund drive, the Minister stated that it is "evident that the national, regional and local authorities are taking measures to mitigate the pain of the victims and to build back better this important economic infrastructure.

"However it has become obvious to us through urgent appeals and calls that the tragic incident left many high and dry.

"The fire situation of these victims cannot wait for the statutory government procedures to come to fruition.

"Faced with this emergency, some children of the Municipality, division and region have urged us to launch an immediate civic assistance drive to alleviate the pain and suffering of these helpless victims and give hope to their families." The release read.

Placed under the coordination of Senator Regina Mundi, Minister Mbah Acha Rose, Minister Felix Mbayu, Governor Fai Yengo Francis and Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, Director of Customs, the first day saw the collection of over 30.3 million francs.

The fire incident at the Bamenda main market is the largest in the history of the market. Observers at the scene have calculated the losses to the tune of at least a billion Francs CFA.

During his visit to the market, the Governor of the North West attested that close to 300 shops were completely razed to ashes with significant economic losses.

The fund drive has been launched with the hope of assisting families who lost their source of livelihood to the ravaging fire.

Many victims the Observer spoke to, say they didn't know where to go and what to do after the incident.

By

Ndi Tsembom Elvis

23/02/2024

*Inferno at Bamenda Main Market: 300 shops razed*

_30 persons hospitalized_

*Zero death recorded*

_North West Governor creates commission to investigate cause of fire_

*Victims assured of compensation*

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13/12/2023

*North West Regional Assembly votes 5.6 Billion as Budget for 2024*

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11/12/2023

The North West Regional Assembly to function on a budget of 5.6 Billion FCFA for 2024

05/12/2023

Women are not objects that can be trampled upon anytime. We must stop violence against women and girls

19/01/2023

The President of FECAFOOT North West, Mbigha Felix has officially opened the 2022/2023 refresher course for referees and match commissioners.

During the opening session, the President handed a projector to the referees Association purchased with help from the President of the National Referees Appointment Committee.

He used the opportunity to announce a slight increment in their dues for the upcoming football season.

The refresher course will run from the 19th to the 21st January 2023

13/01/2023

President Paul Biya has announced Senatorial Elections for Sunday 12th March 2023

This will be the 3rd time that Senatorial Elections will be held in Cameroon.

After 2013, 2018 and now 2023, Paul Biya has today signed to ensure that the upper House of Parliament have a fresh impetus.

As the Head of state has called the electorates to the polls, political parties have 14 days to deposit their candidatures

10/01/2023

His Majesty the Fon of Nkwen has celebrated the life and legacy of His Majesty Fo Angwafo III of Mankon.

Fon Azehfor III led a delegation of more than 300 sons and daughters of Nkwen and those who have found the land hospital to Ntaw in Mankon, the seat of the Fondom.

While Mankon shares hundred of years of diplomatic relations, the two Fons echoed that it was time meaningful peace returns back home.

Fon Azehfor III of Nkwen used the occasion to continue his crusade for peace, Participatory Development and the promotion of vocational education in the region.

In warm and shakes and dances, the Fon of Nkwen, that of Mankon (For FAN Angwafo IV) and Fon Ndofoa Zofoa of Babugo danced to the traditional dances that emanated from the drums.

Fon Azehfor III is the current head of the Financial Committee of the North West House of Chiefs