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Fellow Cameroonians, My Dear Compatriots, During the year just ending, Cameroon confirmed to the world, within a difficult context, the soundness of its institutions, the resilience of its economy and its attachment to national unity. Indeed, our country demonstrated a remarkable capacity to meet the numerous challenges it faced in the sporting, security, economic or social domains. Credit for such accomplishments goes first and foremost to you, the Cameroonian people! An overwhelming majority of you, whether from the North or South, East or West; whether Anglophone or Francophone, have always demonstrated courage, dynamism, patriotism and, above all, maturity. Congratulations to you! My Dear Compatriots, The adverse global economic situation due notably to falling commodity prices has negatively impacted economic growth and social progress in our country. It has also caused cash flow problems which have severely affected Government contractors, particularly small-and me...

Ndu Council Adopts a Colossal sum of FCFA 1.077.000.000 (one billion and seventy seven million) as budget for 2018 as against FCFA 860.000.000 in 2017. The councilors adopted the budget based on the council development agenda for 2018. Though doubts have been casted as to whether the huge budget is realistic, Bunyui Emmanuel Nyugap however disclosed that the council is hoping to generate about FCFA 372.760.000 locally while FEICOM will provide FCFA 535.555.425 and PNDP will provide FCFA 54.295.218. The SDO for Donga Mantung applauded the council for its determination to foster development in the municipality. Nkwenti Simon Doh used the opportunity to cautioned especially youths against drug consumption, promiscuity and child labour. He called on the councilors to sensitize the population in order for Ndu not to be the hup for child labour. The mayor of Ndu council it is worth mentioning has been very innovative in his actions though several lapses were recorded during th...

Misaje Council Adopts FCFA 429.691.433 as Budget for 2018 as against FCFA 432.245.000 in 2017, recording a decrease of FCFA 2.533.557 (representing about 0.6%). Though Mgbatta Sammy Nforkemba, mayor of Misaje said the minimal decrease is as a result of the fervent quest to make the budget more realistic, questions have been raised as to why resources from other development partners like FEICOM, PNDP and LIFIDEP were not projected in the budget. However,  Councilor Mgbata Sammy tried to clear the clouds by saying that funding from these partners shall be considered and received as additional budget or special authorizations. Holding few months after PNDP rated Misaje Council as the worst managed council in the North West Region, Mayor Mgbata Sammy tried as much as positive to exonerate Misaje Council as the worst in the performance basket exercise. He said " the one and only handicap was that neither the Municipal Treasurer nor the SG was present to have shown the good wo...

Thousands Join Nwangri People to Celebrate the life the Queen Mother (bfu bfu) of Ma-Yaah Isabella Ntani (1935-March 2017).   Euphoria of  December 21, 2017 that Saluted the Bfu bfu in pictures. News in Pictures When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Here is the Newly Elected 1st Deputy Mayor of Ndu Council, Bakari Gamngong David. He was elected yesterday December 22, 2017 during an extraordinary session. He replaces late Martin Fon Yembe. Bakari is coming into the council executive at a very crucial moment. Especially as the Ndu council is facing serious leadership crisis. Besides, Ndu council as observed is in an identity crisis as a result of maybe having managers and not leaders or selecting wrong projects for execution. That said, Bakari who hails from Mbiyeh is expected to accompany the visions from the cottage reflect over the following; Why Market B flopped, the solar streets, the plastic tank programme, improving access to potable water, increase usage of market hanger, the standing mobile urinary etc. His being elected has raised hope has the untimely demise of Martin left many wondering whether the council will  not go incomatoes. Indicators were already rife at what many had observed due to poo...

Former world footballer of the year, George Weah might realize his dreams of becoming the President of Liberia come this Christmas. George Weah   Liberia will hold a delayed presidential run-off vote on December 26 with former soccer star George Weah facing Vice-President Joseph Boakai.   Liberian presidential poll was held up for several weeks by a court challenge by the candidate who came third in round one in October, which Weah won with 39 percent of the vote.   Weah, a national hero in Liberia, became the first non-European to win European soccer’s player of the year award in 1995, the same year he picked up the African and world player of the year awards.   “King George” , as Weah’s supporters call him, is wildly popular among the youth and the disenfranchised, especially in the shanties of the rundown seaside capital Monrovia. Many of them feel they have not benefited from Liberia’s post-war recovery, a sentiment that has co...

Popular evangelist and motivational speaker Nicholas James Vujicic has been left overjoyed after welcoming two set of identical twins. Nicholas James Vujicic and family   Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker Nicholas James Vujicic popularly known as Nick Vujicic and wife Kanae Vujicic welcomed a set of identical twins on December 20.   Overjoyed Vujicic took to Facebook to share the story writing: "Our Identical Double Blessing from Our Gracious and Almighty God! Born Dec 20th - Olivia Mei Vujicic (red bow, 5lbs2oz @ 7:54am) and Ellie Laurel Vujicic (yellow bow, 5lbs14oz @ 7:56am) !!! Mommy (Kanae Vujicic) and Girls doing wonderful."   This is the couple's third and fourth child and the medics reported that the babies were both in perfect health.     The two married on 12 February 2012 after Kanae came to listen to Nick’s motivational speech in 2008. They now live in southern California. The couple’s firs...

Even after threatening some countries not to vote against his decision, President Donald Trump was defied by 128 UN Members who voted against his recognition of Jerusalem. President Donald Trump   President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off funding to nations that voted at the UN General Assembly against his decision to  recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, only swayed about 65 countries.   One hundred and twenty eight countries, among them staunch allies of Washington, including Nigeria, defied his bullying threat and voted to reject the move, a stance that  Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour called a “massive setback” for the United States.   Thirty five  countries, among them Rwanda  abstained while nine tiny countries, including Togo voted along with US.   An additional 21 countries, such as Ukraine, did not show up during voting, perhaps to avoid being on the wrong side against Trump.   Guatemala,...

The Portuguese picked up his fifth Ballon d'Or award recently and claimed he is the finest footballer to have lived. But it's simply not the case.   Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi   Self-belief is important for any top-level sports star. It is fair to say that Cristiano Ronaldo has plenty of it and after claiming a fifth Ballon d'Or in early December, the Real Madrid forward declared himself to be the best player in the history of football.   “I’m the best player in history, in the good moments and the bad ones,” he told  France Football , the magazine that organises the award. “I respect everyone’s preferences, but I’ve never seen anyone better than me. I have always thought that.   "No footballer can do the things I can. There’s no player more complete than me. I play well with both feet, I’m quick, powerful, good with the head, I score goals, I make assists. There are guys who prefer Neymar or [Lionel] Messi. But I tell you: ther...

The United Nation's General Assembly in a unanimous decision has rejected US recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel. US President Donald Trump   The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted by a decisive vote of 128 to 9, with 35 abstentions, a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, according to AFP.   The rejection comes after President Donald Trump had warned ahead of the vote in the 193-nation assembly that “we’re watching” and threatened reprisals against countries that back the measure. When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

The United Nation's General Assembly in a unanimous decision has rejected US recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel. US President Donald Trump   The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted by a decisive vote of 128 to 9, with 35 abstentions, a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, according to AFP.   The rejection comes after President Donald Trump had warned ahead of the vote in the 193-nation assembly that “we’re watching” and threatened reprisals against countries that back the measure. When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Dolly Pearl: The Prince of Afrobeat Nothing is so electrifying than to present a rising musical star. Let me introduce you to Dolly Pearl a talented artist who is shooting the stars in 2017. That said, if you are hoping for a big show, Dolly Pearl is the latest name in the game. In fact, those who have had the opportunity to see him perform live shows or seen any of his live stage performances would agree that he is the Afrobeat lavender in the music industry. Known by his real names as Ataindum Donald Nge, (Dolly Pearl), he is the new name in every household. In fact, he is as described by impressionists, a bulk of talent and symbol of Afrobeat. What is so peculiar about him is that he draws his inspiration from practical happenings around him. And most of his songs are just soul touching and full of emotions.   The young artist who hails from the West African city of Bamenda is a rising Afrobeat artist to look out for. So far, Dolly Pear is known for his organic abilit...

New York, December 13, 2017 —For the second year in a row, the number of journalists imprisoned for their work hit a historical high, as the U.S. and other Western powers failed to pressure the world’s worst jailers--Turkey, China, and Egypt--into improving the bleak climate for press freedom, the Committee to Protect Journalists found . As of December 1, 2017, CPJ found 262 journalists behind bars around the world in relation to their work, an increase on last year’s historical high of 259. Turkey is again the worst jailer, with 73 journalists imprisoned for their work as the country continues its press freedom crackdown. China and Egypt again take the second and third spot, with 41 and 20 cases respectively. The worst three jailers are responsible for jailing 134--or 51 percent--of the total. “In a just society, no journalist should ever be imprisoned for their work and reporting critically, but 262 are paying that price,” said CPJ Executive Director Joel Simon...

American superstar, Robyn Rihanna Fenty who is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, and actress appears to be in love again, but this time with a billionaire from the Middle-east.   Rihanna and Hassan Jameel   Rihanna set tongues-wagging last week after she was spotted with an eye-catching diamond ring on her wedding finger.   And as speculation mounts, Rihanna cut a stylish figure as she jetted into London alongside her beau, Hassan Jameel on Monday.   The 29-year-old hitmaker donned a warmth-inducing red, white and navy print coat as she walked through Heathrow Airport with her Saudi Arabian boyfriend.   The 'Work' singer teamed her horse patterned jacket with a pair of skintight leggings which highlighted her slender pins.   Ready to combat the chilly temperatures, she placed a thick black scarf over her neck while she donned a pair of shades while walking through the terminal.   See more photos:    ...

It has been revealed that as many as  260 journalists are currently in detention worldwide.   According to reports published by the the press freedom arbiter, Committee to Protect Journalists, on this year’s database of journalists Imprisoned worldwide, indicators are showing a rise in cases of journalists jailed on account of their work.   The report released on Wednesday said the number of journalists imprisoned for their work hit a “historical high” for the second year in a row.   “As of December 1, 2017, CPJ found 262 journalists behind bars around the world in relation to their work, an increase on last year’s historical high of 259,” the statement noted.   The world’s worst jailers of journalists, according to the report, are the trio of Turkey, China and Egypt – carrying on the baton from last year.   “Turkey is again the worst jailer, with 73 journalists imprisoned for their work as the country continues its press ...

Muslim countries have gathered in Turkey's capital, Istanbul to forge a reach an agreement on how to counter Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel. President Donald Trump   Leaders and senior officials from Muslim countries are expected to hold an extraordinary summit Wednesday in Istanbul, Turkey to forge a consensus to a U.S. decision to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.   Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for the extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as the organization’s term-president to produce a unified Islamic position.   The Turkish leader has been one of the most outspoken critics of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision which also includes starting immediately the process of moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. “Declaring it (Jerusalem) as a capital and relocating the (U.S.) embassy has no validity for us,” Erdogan has said.  ...

A text-message in which a veteran FBI agent was caught calling President Donald Trump an idiot has been made public. An FBI agent who called Donald Trump an idiot has been removed   An FBI agent removed from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigative team over politically charged text messages referred to Donald Trump, then the Republican presidential candidate, as an “idiot” and said on election night that a Trump victory would be “terrifying,” according to dozens of text messages reviewed by The Associated Press.   Peter Strzok, a veteran FBI counterintelligence agent who was also deeply involved in the investigation into Democrat Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, was removed over the summer from Mueller’s team following the discovery of text messages exchanged with Lisa Page, an FBI lawyer who was also detailed to the group of agents and prosecutors investigating potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign. ...