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Youth networking with Municipal Updates CEO, Cham Victor By Raymond Dingana  The Chief Executive Officer, CO of one of the nation’s leading daily newspapers and media empire, Municipal Updates Media Group, Cham Victor Bama, has urged young Cameroonians to be consistent, resilient and humble if they dream of becoming great entrepreneurs in future. He was speaking on Wednesday October 30, during this year's SPARKAFRIK conference dubbed LEVEL UP underway in  Yaounde. The Municipal Updates CEO anchored his presentation on:  “ Making a Difference: Scaling Dreams”. To him, achieving dreams depends on:  "your determination to be consistent, resilient, patient, selfless and humble in the process” He discouraged the idea of get rich quick and showing off syndrome of young entrepreneurs. Cham recounted his childhood story which he said inspired his dream of creating Municipal Updates Media Group. As early as 2002,  "My grandmother taught me how to prepare corn beer commonly known a

Hon.Agho Oliver(Middle) By Raymond Dingana  This exciting news comes after a highly contested election that took place on Wednesday October 30, 2024, at the Pakistani Institute for Parliamentary Services, where Hon. Agho Oliver of Cameroon, Hon. Sahar Albazar from Egypt, Hon. Amanza Walton-Desir from Guyana, Hon Dr. Mirzia Ikhtiar Baig from Pakistan, Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo from Uganda , Hon Dr. Angela Brown-Burke from Jamaica, Hon. Bernard Georges from Seychelles and Hon Dr. GALYNA MYKHAILIUK from Ukrain became members of the international executive committee of  PGA. The election which came on the sidelines of the 45th annual forum and the 13th consultative general assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law, hosted this year by the National Assembly of Pakistan, also saw the Cameroonian MP, Agho Oliver, taking active part in a panel discussion on future opportunities for international criminal justice and a round table discussion on the abolit

  Late Dr Bongka Vivian  By Raymond Dingana Bongka Vivian, after a courageous battle for her life, has taken her last breath. She joined the heavenly choir on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Douala. Bongka Vivian was the Head of the Department (HOD) of Bilingual Letters at the Higher Teachers Training College (HTTC) of the University of Bamenda. She was a victim of an acid attack perpetrated by her husband. Her last journey on planet earth began on Saturday, October 12, 2024, when her husband, Ebai Elias, poured acid on her at the Alahlieh neighborhood in Nkwen, Bamenda III council area before taking his own life by drinking some of it, and died on the spot. Vivian had previously taken a break from her marital home due to her husband's abusive behavior. On that fateful Saturday, she called him to see if he was home, as she wanted to collect some personal belongings. He claimed he was away, but when Vivian arrived, she found him there.The circumstances that led to the acid attack remai

Patu Bako Sensitizing Pupils Of GPS Old Town  By Raymond Dingana Recently, cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) have increasingly surfaced in primary schools. The seriousness of the situation has prompted Community Spokespersons (CSPs) in Ntambag commonly known as old town to leave their comfort zones and engage directly with these schools to intensify advocacy against GBV. At the Government Practicing School (GPS) in Old Town, Bamenda II municipality where community spokes persons from the Community Action For Gender Development (COMAGEND) visited to educate pupils about the dangers of GBV,the head teacher Yongka Godlove Yosimbi emphasized their commitment to addressing this issue on campus, what they have been doing.  "We hold sensitization meetings twice a week. We also advise pupils to avoid places where they could be at risk, to be cautious about making friends with strangers, and to understand the dangers associated with GBV,"  said Yongka. "Many cases of GBV remai

Flyer Calling On The Population To Ignore Those Trying To Undermine Vaccination Campaign  By Anne - Valiene Berinyuy  As parents in the North West Region of Cameroon prepare vaccinate their children against Polio from October 24-27, 2024, those spreading false information to undermine the health campaign are not relenting. This explains why Dr. Derick Ngwa Awambeng,Communications supervisor from the central level for the campaign against Polio in the North West Region of Cameroon is urging parents to watchout for those spreading unfounded information about the Polio Vaccine. Reason Why No Child 0-5 Years Shouldn't Be Vaccinated He encouraged the community to disregard the misleading claims of these individuals and to prioritize the health, and future of their children by ensuring they receive the Polio vaccine saying vaccination is the best way to prevent Polio, and other vaccine-preventable diseases. "Those who go around spreading false information that the vaccines are not s

The Victim Lying Dead After He Was Electrocuted  By Raymond Dingana A  young man, identified only as Kenneth, was electrocuted to death by a high tension cable while working at a construction site in the New Road neighborhood, Tuesday October 15, 2024. Kenneth went out, Tuesday October 15 insearch of daily bread only to be snatched away by the cold hand of death. Sources indicate that the story building Kenneth was in was positioned too close to high tension cables. His lifeless body was retrieved from the scene by the Army Rescue Unit. You may also want to read: https://www.drayinfos.com/2024/10/bamenda-man-drinks-acid-after-pouring.html Residents of the New Road neighborhood in Nkwen, Bamenda III council have expressed disatisfaction, stating that they had warned on multiple occasions that the building's location was dangerous due to its proximity to the high tension cables.  "Look at the distance between the structure and the cables. Anyone familiar with high tension cables

Tenjoh Ngo Armstrong And Members Of Jury At His Defense  By Raymond Dingana The role of gender equality in enhancing the performance of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) cannot be overstated. Gender equality entails equal access to opportunities, resources, and the means for both genders to empower themselves. Unfortunately, many NGOs continue to overlook this crucial development tool. During his thesis defense, Tenjoh Ngo Armstrong, a BSc holder in Communication and Development Studies, (CADs), Faculty of Arts, University of Bamenda (UBa) who now holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Higher Institute of Commerce and Management (HICM), emphasized that for NGOs to achieve optimal growth, they must implement gender friendly policies.  He stated,  “NGOs should establish policies that not only support gender equality but also boost the morale of women, enabling them to execute their tasks effectively with the aim of promotion and growth.” Armstrong further ad

  Ebai Elias When He Was Alive  Raymond Dingana Shock and consternation have grabbed inhabitants of Alahlieh, a neighborhood in Nkwen, Bamenda III council area after what many have described as a reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet unfolded  there on Saturday October 12,2024. A road side fuel dealer by name Ebai Elias drank what sources say was acid after pouring it on his wife, a lady reports say is a lecturer at the University of Bamenda. The woman is currently in critical condition at a healthcare facility in Bamenda haven suffered severe burns from the chemical substance. We learned that he poured the chemical on his wife, prompting her loud screams that alerted neighbors.  By the time the neighbors arrived, Ebai had already consumed the chemical, and collapsed to the floor before they could intervene. The event has left the entire neighborhood in shock ,with many residents questioning what might have driven Elias to carry out such an act. In a video recorded at the health facility whe

Former Separatist Fighters Being Presented To The North West Regional Administration  By Raymond Dingana Efforts to encourage suspected separatist fighters, who say they are fighting to restore what they claim is the lost sovereignty of Southern Cameroon, to abandon violence and drop their weapons have continued to yield positive results. This peace building initiative, championed by President Paul Biya, has caused many combatants to reject violence in favor of peace. Seven young boys who had been actively fighting against the state of Cameroon have surrendered their weapons and join their peers at the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Center in Bamenda, capital of the North West Region.They were officially presented to the North West administration on Saturday October 12,2024. Members Of NW Administration With The Ex Fighters  The Secretary General at the North West Governor's office, Saidou Moussa, was present to receive the ex combatants. On behalf of the gove

Fuam Mary Assumpta Toh  By Raymond Dingana  Born in Njinikom, Boyo Division, Fuam Mary Assumpta Toh has lived a life defined by hard work, and leadership. Over the course of more than 35 years, she has impacted her community as a mother, teacher, mentor, and trailblazing leader in her local credit union, breaking barriers in male-dominated spaces. Her journey from a young girl in a farming and small trading  family to a community leader serves as an inspiring story of triumph over adversity. Early life and struggles As the first of nine children, Fuam shouldered great responsibilities from a young age. Raised in a traditional farming and traders family, she was familiar with hardship.  “I was given in marriage at 13,” Fuam recalls, reflecting on the cultural norms of her time because education was not an option for girls. However, the marriage did not last, and she returned to her family in Njinikom, where her aunt, Mrs. Winifred Achang, played a pivotal role in redirecting her life to

Lt. Sama Hilda  By Raymond Dingana Sama Hilda, business woman, and a mother of two was kidnapped near her Mile 6 residence on Tuesday, September 24, just one day after a two-week lockdown imposed by non-state armed groups seeking to reclaim what they claim is the lost sovereignty of a country they call Ambazonia. According to investigations conducted by a team of Drayinfos reporters, Sama Hilda maintained communication with her husband and other family members while in captivity. The armed men opened these communication channels, demanding a ransom of over 2 million FCFA. Sources revealed that raising such an amount was a daunting task, given the hardships faced by the population in this crisis battered region. According to Michael, (not his real name), Hilda was in constant communication with her husband not knowing the conversation they had was going to be their last. "The last time her husband spoke with her was Wednesday morning. She assured him everything was going to be okay