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At least one victim of the Buea explosions, which occurred during the 2023 edition of the Mount Cameroon race of hope is dead. Family sources in Buea have confirmed that Linda Nji died at the Buea regional hospital early Tuesday February 28, 2023. The victim was injured together with her three children in one amongst the three explosions that occurred few minutes into the race on Saturday. "They stood outside watching the race at Bunduma where an explosive went off and injured all of them," a source said. They were later on rushed to the Buea regional hospital, where they have been receiving treatment until Tuesday morning at about 4am when the later died. Report say she died in the presence of her husband and her remains were conveyed to the hospital mortuary, pending burial. On Saturday February 25, 2023, three explosives were detonated during the Mount Cameroon race which brought together about 600 athletes. The explosives were reported at Biaka junction, Bunduma and Great...

By Mboh Promise Hariet Yuri, CEO of Black Swagger Inc Artists management is very important in his/her growth at the starting level from branding to building. Art alone is important, but not really enough to bring the artist to financial stability That is why since 2011, Black Swagger Inc, headed by Hariet Yuri has been trying to change the narratives in Bamenda by building some artists and film makers to succeed  Before setting up Black Swagger Inc in 2011, the management discovered that artists in Bamenda and Cameroon were concentrating mostly on their talent and didn't invest in the management and business aspects of their arts     Hariet is holder of MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Bamenda. She has many years of professional experience in the entertainment industry and also in the banking sector The multi-talented lady is also the treasurer at the federation guilt of the North West region under the delegation of Arts and Culture and a YALI Alu...

By Mboh Promise Exco of Ngwarre with some beneficiaries   Some 35 students who excelled well in the 2022 public examinations have received cash prize awards from the Bamendankwe women elite group, Ngwarre This was on December 17, 2022 at the Bamendankwe Fon's Palace, during the Annual General Meeting, AGM of Ngwarre, that brought together members of the group from the national and international level. The come together which was graced by the Fon of Bamendankwe, Fon Forchesiri III and the Mayor of Bamenda I council, Mbigha Felix was termed as a special one, as Mbigha Felix, a native of the land supported the group with the sum of 100.000frs Amongst the students who benefited from the scholarship included best students at the Advanced level, Ordinary level, Technical and at the First School level. The award prizes which ranged from 50.000frs to 25.000frs were handed over to the beneficiaries and their guardians. According to Anne Munjong, international president of Ngwarre, the scho...

By Mboh Promise   Miss North West 2023, Nya-nyo Wendoh Grace cheering up pupils during one of her visits. Some school children and internally displaced kids have received school didactic materials and educational talks as support to boost their learning in school during the 2022/2023 academic year from Miss North West 2023 . The materials including books, pens, pencils and others were handed over to the beneficiaries during the campaign activities of Miss North West 2023 organized by her team  During the visit in schools like Saint Frederick and the International School of Educational Excellence, Miss North West, Nya-nyo Wendoh Grace also drilled the pupils and students on possible self employment opportunities and the importance of education to the youths. Some beneficiaries and school authorities during Miss North West's visit. Nya-nyo Grace who is a contestant for Miss Cameroon 2023 outlined in her advocacy message that her aim is to give hope to the youths and local commun...

By Mboh Promise Senator Chafah Isaac, Fon of Bangolan and Elite of Ngoketunjia. [Photo, CNews24] Elites and traditional authorities of Ngoketunjia division in the North West region have pleaded with Ambazonian "General" No Pity to release Fon Yakum Kevin II of Bambalang. The elites made the plea recently during the 'All Ngoketunjia Peace Conference' organized by the Ngoketunjia Youth and Students Cultural Association, NGOYSCA in Yaounde. According to the elites, there is no reason for keeping the traditional ruler who is a father to many in captivity. "I use this opportunity to plead with "General" No Pity to release his father, the Fon of Bambalang. No Pity you are hearing me where you are, release your father the Fon of Bambalang. What ever reasons he might have had for taking his father to the bush, i have appealed to his conscience, that there's no offense, there's no sin or crime that is not pardonable ," Senator Fon Chafah Isaac echoe...

By Mboh Promise  Bamenda III Mayor, Do of Bamenda III and Fon of Nkwen hand trophy. The Mayor of Bamenda III council has called on the population of his municipality to respect their culture and embrace peace for the return of normalcy in the area. Mayor Fongu Cletus was speaking recently during the finals of the "Bamenda III Inclusive-Royal tournament" in Mile 4 Nkwen in the presence of the Divisional Officer of Bamenda III, Austin Ayuni and the Fon of Nkwen. "Despite the security challenges, we want to thank the population for collaborating with us throughout the tournament. We think that through sporting activities we can preach peace, unite the entire municipality, despite the security challenges. It was an inclusive tournament because we think that everybody is involved in the process of development, " Mayor Fongu said Mayor Fongu Cletus saluting players at the finals. The Mayor also called on parents to send their children to school , as the 2022/2023 school y...

By Mboh Promise Presentation of prizes to beneficiaries. It is promising to be a fruitful academic year, as about four hundred pupils and students from Ngoketunjia division in the North West region have received scholarship awards to continue their education this new academic year. This was the most appreciated move at the "All Ngoketunjia Youth Scholarship and Peace Conference" held on September 3, 2022 in Yaounde. The beneficiaries carefully selected from the primary, secondary and university levels from all the 13 villages of Ngoketunjia received cash prizes and school materials from the Ngoketunjia Youth and Students Cultural Association, NGOYSCA. Amongst those invited at the NGOYSCA first ever Youth Scholarship and Peace Conference were, Honorable Njingum Musa, Canadian High Commissioner to Cameroon, Richard Bale and Senator Fon Chafah Isaac of Bangolan. Hon. Njingum Musa, Canadian High Commissioner, Prof Uphie Chinje and others. According to the Chairman of the organizi...

By Mboh Promise Options Sports players being received at the Governor's office. Options Sports football club of Bamenda have been welcomed in a special way in the town of Bamenda, after they won the 2022 National U-17 Youth Tournament in Yaounde The team was recieved together with the management on August 10, 2022 at the North West Governor's office, after they defeated Terre De Foot Douala 3-0 at the finals. Received on behalf of the North West Governor, secretary general at the Governor's office, Bassileken George Malgloire congratulated them for bringing back another trophy in the region "On behalf of the North West Governor, i want to congratulate the team for the victory. I want to acknowledge the fact that this victory is coming to show that we merit the stadium that is coming to Bamenda," Bassileken George said Options Sports who did not only emerged champions, but also brought back the best player and the highest goal scorer trophies were highly congratula...

By Mboh Promise Mbunuoh Tecla Tabah, deceased Bamenda university student A first year student of the university of Bamenda, UBa who poisoned herself to death by consuming a dangerous substance has been finally laid to rest. Mbunuoh Tecla Tabah, 20, a level 200 student in the faculty of Law and Political Science was buried Saturday July 9, 2022 in their family compound in Bambui, Tubah subdivision. The first year student who died on Saturday July 2, breaking Sunday consumed a local substance meant for rats, her family members told Promo Info According to a story narrated by her mom, who refused to be quoted on the notion that a lot of fake news has circulated on the demise of her daughter and she does not stand to debunk it, she revealed how the unfortunate incident unfolded "That Saturday evening, i came back from the market and didn't see Tecla. I asked her sisters and they said she stepped out. Very soon she came back and greeted me and I asked her why didn't you go to s...

By Mboh Promise Foncha Street FC Bamenda players. Foncha Street FC Bamenda has defeated Gazelle FA Garoua by 4-1 in match day 13 of the Cameroon elite two championship. The match which took place at the Bamenda university field on June 21, 2022 was a ground record, as the Bamenda club has never scored more than three goals in a single match since they were promoted into the elite two championship in 2019. Two goals from Ibrahim Nsoyuri put Foncha Street ahead during the first segment . During the second half, Ibrahim Nsoyuri was brought down in the box of Gazelle FA, which landed the Bamenda boys a penalty that was quickly taken by Cheson Loibinho, pushing the scores to three nil. Just few minutes later, Ibrahim Nsoyuri landed another one to end his day with hat trick, but the boys from Garoua fought back to equalize one and the day ended 4-1 in favor of Foncha Street FC Gazelle FA Garoua players. Gazelle's hope of reaching the elite one this year is however still unclear, as they ...

By Mboh Promise Photo of Eyong Bisong Macdela , victim of assault during a coverage. The Cameroon Association of Sports Journalists, CASJ have condemned the violence perpetrated on one of its member by a police officer in Buea, South West region. According to a press release signed by the football association president, Bertille Missi Bikoun, dated 18 May 2022, one of its member, Eyong Bisong Macdela was reportedly beaten and dragged on the ground by a police officer on May 18 at the Buea Molyko Omnisport stadium. It further adds that the said journalist who has been reporting sports activities in the country for over three years was at the field to cover the MTN elite one game between Bamboutos and New Stars. Though circumstances leading to the act is not unveiled, CASJ has condemned the act and called on the Cameroon sports authority to call the perpetrator to order. "There is no place for violence in our society and anyone responsible for this heinous assault should be expediti...

By Mboh Promise Eintracht Frankfurt are winners of the 2022 European league, after they narrowly defeated Rangers in a post match penalty shout-out on Wednesday night in Seville. The German team who is currently on just 42 points and the eleven position in Bundesliga were abled to cancel Ranger's fifty years hope of lifting the trophy after a 1-1 draw on stoppage time. The first half ended goalless on both sides, but Aribo put Rangers ahead with a spectacular goal at the 56th minute before Borré equalized at the 68th minutes. Frankfurt's goalkeeper, Trapp was lauded for his outstanding performance and for saving Ramsey's penalty, which eventually paved their defeat. The match ended up in penalty shout-out, with Frankfurt winning 5-4 Both Rangers and Eintracht had the chance of creating history after making dream runs to the final. Rangers aimed to win their first European trophy in 50 years, but their hopes were shattered in the last minutes. Eintracht Frankfurt may have fi...

By Mboh Promise Authorities and participants during workshop. Some students of the University of Bamenda have received cheques as prizes for participating in the 2sd edition of "3 minutes to convince CAYS" This was the outcome of a one day workshop recently held at the Bamenda university campus, organized by the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists, CAYS aimed at enhancing science communication amongst staff and students. The five students currently enroll into Masters and PhD programs will represent the region during the up coming National edition of Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists, CAYS to be held in Yaounde on May 27, 2022. The workshop that brought together science students from the university of Bamenda, took place under the theme "Made in Cameroon for industrialization and sustainable economic development".  The over eight Masters and PhD students who summited their projects for the competition at the regional level, first five students were carefully sel...

By Mboh Promise Forest Kids of JATO Sonita performing at event. 14 year old JATO Sonita was best amongst all guests and artists who were invited to celebrate world press freedom day with journalists on May 3, 2022 in Bamenda. JATO Sonita with the Forest Kids spiced the day with beautiful performance and Afro Njang songs at the Ayaba hotel. The kids kept journalists on their fits from start to finish of the event with pure traditional music. The talented fast rising Afro artist used her charming voice and crafted beautiful and meaningful songs to the journalists who convened to celebrate and enjoy their works. JATO Sonita performing at world press freedom day in Bamenda. In one of her performance, she called on the journalists to never stop doing what they do. According to JATO, as an artist, she believes so much and depends on journalists to be informed. "Keep your fire burning, never stop giving us information because we depend on you," JATO Sonita said in one of her perform...

By Mboh Promise Participants at the training (picture; Newshour237) About twenty young journalists in Bamenda have upgraded their knowledge on the basics of how to become a professional in the journalism and communication fields. This was during a one day workshop on April 16, 2022 organized by Community Solutions Media, CSM under the theme "CSM New Breed Journalists Series" The participants mostly from the department of Communication and Development Studies of the Bamenda university who are already practicing in the domains of print, audiovisual and online blog reporting were drilled on many activities. Amongst the activities were; Becoming a successful and independent journalist, reporting child abuse, countering fake news and reporting gender based violence during conflicts. Defining child abuse from the United Nations convention as "any act of violence perpetrated on a child's right below the age of 18 which can be physical, emotional or psychological," Jose...

By Mboh Promise Part of the balls donated by Fai Collins. Indomitable Lion's right back, Fai Collins Ngoran has donated 300 balls to regional league clubs, divisional league clubs and women teams in the North West region. Twenty two teams taking part in the 2022 North West Regional League recieved six balls each on April 16, 2022 at Ps Ntaafi through the North West FECAFOOT bureau. This was during the launching ceremony of the North West Regional League, where club presidents recieved on behalf of their clubs. It was also revealed that divisional clubs, women clubs and other youth football teams in the region will recieve theirs in the days ahead. The North West Regional League started with Options Sports Academy defeat Rainbow FC by one nil. The lone goal came in from Song Javis. 29 year old Fai Collins is a native of the North West region who plays for the Cameroon national team and Saudi Arabian club, Al-Tai Fc. Fai started his youth football carrier at North West Regional Leagu...

By Mboh Promise Vision Sports players during training. Lone women elite-one football club in the North West region, Vision Sports FC is doing final touches, as the 2021/2022 football season gears up. The team, which has been training for a long time has set its priorities and target for the new football season. During a press conference on Thursday April 14, 2022, Jefther Pase, team president of Vision Sports FC revealed that their aim is to end between first three this season. Players during press conference. In an interview granted to Promo Info during one of their trainings, Nkembo Atefor, assistant coach of the club added that their target is to end the season among best three. "Last two seasons we were trying to be verse with the first division, but this time around we want to come out in the first three, if possible the first," Nkembo Atefor said The trainer revealed that the players are done with physical preparations and now working on their tactical play. Nkembo Atef...

By Mboh Promise Picture of Daouda Musa, UBa student on campus A student of the University of Bamenda, UBa who went missing for days has been found dead in a stream. The lifeless body of the final year Management student of Higher Institute of Commerce and Management, HICM was discovered in a river along the Mbegwi road. According to family sources, the student whose name we got as Daouda Musa went missing on April 7, 2022. Promo Info gathered that since April 7, all struggles to know the whereabouts of Daouda Musa by his family members and friends did not yield any fruit. But further information reveals that the deceased was last seen on that same April 7, as he left his native village of Njikwa, heading to Bamenda on a motorbike. “Separatists attacked the area around Mbengwi where he disappeared a few days ago killing a driver… the fear of not seeing him alive has become reality. It seems almost impossible now to find missing people alive or unharmed," a family source narrated It...

By Mboh Promise On Friday April 1, the International Football Association (FIFA) revealed the value of the financial prizes that the teams participating in the Qatar 2022 World Cup will receive. And according to what was announced by the International Football Association, all the teams qualified for the World Cup will be given an amount of 1.5 million dollars, in order to prepare for the global event. The same source confirmed that the team that will win the World Cup will receive 42 million dollars, while the runner-up will be awarded 30 million dollars, and the third-placed team will be awarded 27 million dollars. The fourth place holder will receive $25 million, while the teams occupying the fifth to eighth places will receive $17 million, while the ninth to the sixteenth ranks will receive $13 million. FIFA will award the holders of the seventeenth to thirty-second places in the World Cup in Qatar $9 million. Promo Info News 🌍

By Mboh Promise Djoufack Michael Tako, winner of MTN tombola with his motorbike. MTN Cameroon, one of the best official partner and sponsors of the Cameroon Elite football championship has made surprising return to the competition. On Wednesday March 16, 2022, Djoufack Michael Tako emerged winner of MTN tombola in Mbouda, West region during the official launching and kickoff of the 2021/2022 elite championship in Cameroon. The Mechanic won a Tropical Turbo motorbike from MTN Cameroon through a match ticket that he bought as pass into the MTN Arena stadium where PWD Bamenda was defeat 1-0 by Bamboutos FC Mbouda. Brand new Tropical Turbo motorbike, won by the Mechanic in Mbouda During halftime of the match, Indomitable Lions Coach, Rigobert Song was called to do the raffling, where Djoufack was the lucky one whose name was picked from the hundreds. Rigobert Song doing the raffle of tickets The Mechanic smiled upon receiving keys of his new motorbike from president of the Cameroon profess...