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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...