Month: October 2019

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CBC Health Services sets out to reduce HIV burden in the NWR

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Cameroon currently has the second-highest HIV (Human Immune Virus) prevalence in West and Central Africa. The country had 5.3% prevalence in 2004 which later dropped to 3.4% in 2018 due to several programs and projects implemented at the regional and national levels. The Northwest Region alone has an HIV burden of 5.1% with women shouldering much of the burden. This was revealed by Prof. Tih Pius Muffih of CBC Health Service and, Principal Investigator of the HIV-Free Project Cameroon, at the launch of the new phase of the HIV-Free Northwest Project, on October 24th 2019, at the conference hall of … Continue reading CBC Health Services sets out to reduce HIV burden in the NWR

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A Befitting Farewell for a Hero and Leader – Ben Muna

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On the 25th of October 2019, Cameroonians in Maryland USA will be giving a BEFITTING FAREWELL to a father, hero, leader, National and international Icon, a man with a heart of Gold, Barrister Bernard A. Muna, at Vikings Center 15212 Dino Dr, Burtonsville, MD 20866. The memorial service will be attended by sympathizers all over the US. Message from the “Now Movement“Come and let’s tell himThank you PapaThank you our HeroThank you for all you deeds for mankind and the Anglophone struggle. He has left a void in our hearts. Only God knows best.Continue to rest in peace Barrister Ben … Continue reading A Befitting Farewell for a Hero and Leader – Ben Muna

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Kaduna SWAN Suspends 9 Members Over Violation Of Statutes, Illegal Activities

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Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has suspended 9 of its members over alleged violation of its amended statutes and engaging in activities detrimental to the association. This was contained in a communiqué signed by its Secretary, Jacob Onjewu Dickson, issued on October 16, 2019. According to the communiqué, the decision was taken from its congress held at the Media Centre, Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna on Tuesday October 15, 2019. “Suspends the following members for engaging in anti SWAN activities and flagrant disobedience to its statutes. Zango Jacob, Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Mayen Etim, Abiola Gbenga Folorunsho, Tunde Garba and Gbenga … Continue reading Kaduna SWAN Suspends 9 Members Over Violation Of Statutes, Illegal Activities

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#RECANNW2019: A letter from the Android Generation to our Parents

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Drama, music, dance, art, poetry, cuisine, fashion, multimedia, visuals and graphic designs are all areas of art and culture that has greatly caught the attention of youths in Cameroon and the North West region in particular. Youths of today are referred to as the “Android generation” because of their active participation in the android world. Reasons why the “traditional generation” often describe them as “Lazy youths”, asking them to leave social media and engage in societal development. Many say youths are not interested in politics, current affairs, religion but only complain about the lapses of the government, than to be … Continue reading #RECANNW2019: A letter from the Android Generation to our Parents

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RECANNW2019: Re-launch of the Cultural Jamboree

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The 4th edition of the re-launch of artistic and cultural season (RECAN) has been launched in the North West region of Cameroon. While launching activities marking the cultural jamboree, Governor LeLe L’Afrique, called on private investors to invest in the cultural sector of the region so as to keep the NW culture alive. He further called on the youths to use the digital world in promoting the NW culture . Under the theme “the constant consolidation of unity, peace and harmonious living together for an emergent Cameroon” the event will run from the 8th to the 12th of October 2019. … Continue reading RECANNW2019: Re-launch of the Cultural Jamboree