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 11th February 2024  Preps: The Senior Divisional Officer, SDO of Kupe Muanenguba, Mungambo Ekema William has lamented over the rise in juvenile delinquency irrespective of the multiplicity of new churches in the division. Mungambo was speaking at the Bangem Council hall on the 18th of January 2024 during the first preparatory meeting for the celebration of the 58th edition of the National Youth Day in Bangem, and the evaluation of the 57th edition of 2023. He said besides the increasing rate of juvenile delinquency and other misconducts noticed among the youths, churches should play their role in bringing youths to…

Villagers of cluster villages of Bakossi National Park, Kupe Muanenguba Division have narrated friendly encounters with visiting gorillas and chimpanzees. This took place recently at Kodmin, Tombel Sub Division in a sensitization meeting in prelude to the celebration of the first edition of World Primate Day by Bakossi National Park in collaboration with AFRINET. Esong Alexander, the Catechist of Catholic Church Kodmin recounted that while he was relaxing at home recently, he saw a gorilla at his window waving at him. He said he immediately jumped and went outside with two chairs. Esong said the gorilla followed him and sat…

Councilors of Tombel Council have petitioned their mayor, Ngassa Rose for accumulating three sessions, which  they say is detrimental to the growth of the municipality. The councilors were speaking on the 17th of January 2024 at the Tombel Council Chambers, on the occasion of the budgetary session for the 2024 financial year. According to Councilor Eselle Rene Elage, President of Tombel councilors, on the 24th of May 2023, they had their administrative and management account session to examine and adopt the 2022 accounts. He said this session flopped after a stalemate with the mayor as 28 out of 34 councilors…

At Launching Ceremony of 71st International Customs Day in Bamenda The Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze has lauded the Chief of the North West Customs Sector, Senior Customs Inspector, Epie Jerome for exceptional performance since his appointment at the helm of the region. The minister was speaking on the 23rd of January 2024 in Bamenda while launching the 71st edition of the International Customs Day to be celebrated on the 26th of January 2024. This also culminated with the laying of foundation stone of the headquarters of the North West Customs Sector. While laying the foundation stone, Minister…

It is a beautiful and long night in Bangem, Kupe Muanenguba Division, South West Region. Fans cued in popular drinking spots within the town to watch the opening match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau. The frenzy is high as they empty their beer bottles expecting more from the teams. At Momo Me Drinking Spot, Squares Bangem, Kongnyuy Bryan Paul alias DJ Stark said he is happy with the AFCON because it is an avenue for him to learn new skills from international players. “My expectations are very high as far as this year’s AFCON is concern. It’s really a great…

Depends on Cultural, Social and Individual Factors Historical perspectives, throughout history, arranged marriages have been common in many cultures and societies. They were often seen as a way to maintain social order, preserve family wealth and strengthen alliances between families or communities. In such cases, parents would take the responsibility of selecting suitable partners for their children base on various considerations like cultural and religious factors. The practice of arranged marriages can be influence by cultural and religious beliefs. For example in some South Asian, Middle East and African cultures, arranged marriages were common. They belief that parents have a…

The population of Njom village, Bangem Sub Division, Kupe Muamenguba of the South West Region has been excited over the harvesting and arrival of new species of fish at Seme Fish Pond. During the fish harvesting day that took place recently in the village, the Regent Chief of Njom, Elume Alexis Ebah expressed joy that they have harvested a good quantity of fish that has been shared in Njom and neighbouring villages. Ebah described the fish project as successful and was hopeful that if adopted on a large scale, it will provide employment to youths and contribute to the development…

Councilors of Bangem Council have frowned over extortion and negligence by technicians which is a major cause of water shortages in Bangem. The councilors were speaking on the 30th of December 2023 during the second ordinary session for 2023 dedicated to adopt a budget for 2024. According to Councilor Nkumbe Kingsley, Chairperson of Hygiene and Sanitation Committee, water crisis in Bangem is a call for concern. He regretted that Bangem is blessed with fresh and portable water from the Muanenguba highlands yet the town still suffers from water shortages. Nkumbe lamented that council technicians collect huge payments for the rehabilitation…

Elite of Banyue Clan, Nguti Sub Division have accused the chief of Njuinyue village, Chief Mayarh of embezzling funds for the second phase of the Etabang-Banyue road project. The angry elite went ahead to place a traditional ban on the chief from entering Njuinyue, one of the villages under the Banyue Clan. In a crisis meeting convened by the Senior Divisional Officer for Kupe Muanenguba, Mungambo Ekema William in Bangem on December 6, 2023, the villagers urged their chief to render account on the second phase of the road project. According to Ngange Jaspa, Coordinator of Banyue Elite Association, sometime…

Yikilah Shey Ndahne, who hails from Bangem, Kupe Muanenguba Division, South West Region has released best Christmas Carols titled “Merry Christmas, God is Here” and another, “Christmas is Here.” The songs were recorded in the SYN-C studio in Cairo, Egypt and she has an audience above five thousand on U-Tube. The audience increases with time. The lyrics of the songs combined with background music are an attraction to viewers and listeners. Speaking to The Ultimate, Yikilah said she was motivated to get into music when she was seven years old. “My parents took me to watch a concert at the…