Ta Nformi Cameroon Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh Donates to Widows at Thanksgiving

Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh

The year 2015 has been a very eventful for the President of The Fomunyoh Foundation (TFF), Ta Nformi Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh. December 22, 2015 crowned the activities of TFF as the President of TFF donated FCFA 1 million seed money to the widows of Guzang village during a Thanksgiving service organized by the Fongang Family at Presbyterian Church Guzang. The Thanksgiving service was officiated by a college of church ministers led by the Rt. Rev. Fonki Samuel.

As keynote speaker at this Thanksgiving service Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh expressed thanks and gratitude to Fongang Moses, an elite of the area and family for bring together people to share in support of the needy. This service which as earlier hinted was presided over by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon brought together over 2000 people from home and the Diasporas. Having been nursed by a widowed mother, Fongang Moses created an association to support widows with a starting capital of FCFA 1 million. Touched by this initiative Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh donated an additional CFA 1 million to support the initiative of the widows. In his keynote address, Dr. Fomunyoh said “…we become a great people when we reach out and become each other’s keeper, especially for those that need an extra hand and/or extra shoulder on which to lean.” VIPs at the Thanksgiving service included the Synod Clerk of the PCC Rev, Fochang Babila George, Retired PCC Moderator Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Festus Asana, National Assembly vice president; Hon Joseph Mbah Ndam and the Queen of the Sawas in Douala just to mention the few.

Another high light of the occasion was the decoration and traditional dressing of the PCC Moderator and Synod Clerk, by the Fon of Guzang, His Royal Highness Gwan Mbahnyamsig and the donation of a tricycle to the widows by Fongang Moses.

It should be recalled that Ta Nformi Cameron Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh started the year by visiting the internally displaced persons in the Far North Region, in the Center Region where he donated didactic material and texts books to some government and private secondary schools, the same exercise took place in Monatele. Few months ago, TFF family led by its President was in the East Region where they donated to books and food items to orphanages, secondary schools, the Catholic University and the Cameroon Linguistic Center.

 

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Edwin Fongod Is New Director of Costumes

Edwin Fongod: Director of Costumes

Edwin Fongod Nuvaga has been appointed as the new Director of customs, following a presidential decree signed on Monday. Edwin Fongod who formerly was the chief IT department in the same administration, takes over from Minette Libom Likeng Li, appointed Minister of Post and Telecommunications since October 2, 2015. Edwin Fongod NuvagaLe the newly promoted, who also is barely in his fifties, inherits a house which public opinions have not stopped decrying several abuses for years in terms of corruption and obnoxious financial racketeering. According to a recent government report, the customs department loses FCFA 200 to 300 billion between 200 and 300 billion FCFA in revenue per year compared to the real potential foreign trade value due to poor practices existing in the  Port Douala, the economic metropolis. Commentators say revenue could rise to more than double if Fongod could try to bridge the gabs by instilling control over the value of goods and eradicate the proliferation of false exemptions, exemptions for large-scale import audit certificates (AVI) and the taxable value of allowances on used vehicles, and other imported goods. It should be noted that Edwin Fongod hails from Bali in the North West Region of Cameroon

 


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Football Mafia Crumbles as Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini Bag 8 Years Ban

Following an intense investigation into the fraud scandal that rocked the world football governing body, FIFA, two top officials have been banned from all football related activities. 

Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter

 After an investigation by the global body's Ethics Committee, the FIFA and UEFA presidents have bagged lengthy bans, UK Mirror reports.

 The two had been under investigation by the body's Ethics Committee amid the corruption scandal that has shaken up football governance in recent months.

 And now, the adjudicatory arm of the committee has opted to suspend both men from all football-related activity.

 The pair are in the dock over a "disloyal payment" made by Blatter to Platini in February 2011, supposedly for work done in 1999.

 The Ethics Committee deemed that Platini's explanation of that payment was "not convincing". Platini has been fined 80,000 Swiss Francs, and Blatter 50,000.

 The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee chaired by Mr Hans Joachim Eckert has banned Mr Joseph S. Blatter, President of FIFA, for eight years and Mr Michel Platini, Vice-President and member of the Executive Committee of FIFA and President of UEFA, for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and international level. The bans come into force immediately.

 The proceedings against Mr Blatter primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 transferred in February 2011 from FIFA to Mr Platini. Mr Blatter, in his position as President of FIFA, authorised the payment to Mr Platini which had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. Neither in his written statement nor in his personal hearing was Mr Blatter able to demonstrate another legal basis for this payment. His assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.

 The evidence available to the adjudicatory chamber in the present case was not sufficient to establish, to the extent required, that Mr Blatter sought the execution or omission of an official act from Mr Platini within the meaning of article 21 paragraph 1 of the FIFA Code of Ethics (FCE) (Bribery and corruption). However, the conduct of Mr Blatter towards Mr Platini without a legal basis constituted a breach of article 20 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits).

 Furthermore, Mr Blatter found himself in a situation of conflict of interest, despite which he continued to perform his related duties, failing to disclose said situation and the existence of personal interests linked to his prospective activities, thus violating article 19 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the FCE (Conflicts of interest). By failing to place FIFA’s interests first and abstain from doing anything which could be contrary to FIFA’s interests, Mr Blatter violated his fiduciary duty to FIFA and breached article 15 of the FCE (Loyalty). Mr Blatter’s actions did not show commitment to an ethical attitude, failing to respect all applicable laws and regulations as well as FIFA’s regulatory framework to the extent applicable to him and demonstrating an abusive execution of his position as President of FIFA, hence violating article 13 of the FCE (General rules of conduct).

 In consequence, Mr Blatter has been banned for eight years from all football related activities and fined CHF 50,000.

 The investigation into the case of Mr Blatter was conducted by Mr Robert Torres, member of the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee. The investigation resulted in a final report which was submitted to the adjudicatory chamber on 20 November 2015. The adjudicatory chamber opened formal proceedings on 23 November 2015, and the hearing of Mr Blatter took place in Zurich on 17 December 2015.

 The proceedings against Mr Platini primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 that he received in February 2011 from FIFA. The payment to Mr Platini had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. Mr Platini’s assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.

 

The evidence available to the adjudicatory chamber in the present case was not sufficient to establish, to the extent required, that Mr Platini obtained the payment for the execution or omission of an official act within the meaning of article 21 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Bribery and corruption). Nevertheless, the conduct of Mr Platini without a legal basis constituted a breach of article 20 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits). Furthermore, Mr Platini found himself in a situation of conflict of interest, despite which he continued to perform his related duties, failing to disclose said situation and the existence of personal interests linked to his prospective activities in violation of article 19 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the FCE (Conflicts of interest).

 By failing to place FIFA’s interests first and abstain from doing anything which could be contrary to FIFA’s interests, Mr Platini also violated his fiduciary duty to FIFA and breached article 15 of the FCE (Loyalty). In addition, Mr Platini failed to act with complete credibility and integrity, showing unawareness of the importance of his duties and concomitant obligations and responsibilities. His actions did not show commitment to an ethical attitude, failing to respect all applicable laws and regulations as well as FIFA’s regulatory framework to the extent applicable to him and demonstrating an abusive execution of his position as Vice-President of FIFA and member of the FIFA Executive Committee, hence violating article 13 of the FCE (General rules of conduct).

 In consequence, Mr Platini has been banned for eight years from all football related activities and fined CHF 80,000.

 The investigation into the case of Mr Platini was conducted by Ms Vanessa Allard, member of the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee. The investigation resulted in a final report which was submitted to the adjudicatory chamber on 20 November 2015. The adjudicatory chamber opened formal proceedings on 23 November 2015, and the hearing took place in Zurich on 18 December 2015 in the presence of Mr Platini’s lawyers.

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No Plea Bargain for Dasuki and Others Involved in $2bn Arms Deal

The federal government has insisted that culprits in the $2billion shady arms deal will not be entitled to any plea bargain. 

Former National Security Adviser, Dasuki Sambo

 According to the Nigerian Federal Government, there would be no need for any plea bargain for those involved in the arms deal scam.

 FG said it’s committed to recovering all the monies stolen by those involved in the now popular scam.

 According to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, (SAN), those implicated by the arms probe and other scams, that have cost the nation hundreds of billions of Naira, would be made to cough out the money and still pay the price for breaching public trust.

 ”Let me just make it clear to all that under the present administration, it is no longer business-as-usual. As at today, a lot of measures are being put in place to recover the loot which a few privileged Nigerians stole and stashed away.

 “It is an article of obligation under the law of the Federal Government of Nigeria to convict the looters and recover the amount traced to each of them to show the disdain that this government has for corruption and to serve as a warning signal that nobody is authorized to steal the commonwealth of Nigerians under any guise,” Malami said.

 The minister said this on the heels of reports that some top politicians are willing to refund over N650 million which they claimed to have collected from the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, for campaign purposes, Vanguard reports.

 According to a media report on Sunday, December 20, the top politicians, who had acknowledged collecting the money for the mobilization of their supporters in the six geo-political zones of the country, were making moves to quietly return the money to the government.

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Appeal Court Declares Mama Taraba the Elected Governor

 Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan has today in Abuja emerged victorious at an appellate court with her victory upheld.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan is the duly elected governor of Taraba State and not Darius Ishaku of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The decision was reached by the Appeal Court today, December 21, 2015, in Abuja. The judgment was made in support of a ruling of the state election petitions tribunal which nullified Ishaku’s victory in the April 11 and 25 polls in the state.
The tribunal had held, on Saturday, November 7, 2015, that the PDP did not conduct primaries hence Ishaku was not chosen by delegates of the party to represent it, an action which was in violation of‎ the provisions of the Electoral Act.

 It found therefore that all votes in Ishaku’s favour had been wasted and Alhassan was the rightful winner of the polls. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had, on April 13, declared the governorship election in Taraba inconclusive due to widespread irregularities.
Ishaku was however declared winner after a re-run was held on April 25.
Alhassan is currently the Minister for Women Affairs after being sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on November 11.

 

Source: Daily Sun

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Musa Shey Nfor Offers Borehole, Food Items to Population at Xmas

To improve access to clean water and improve sanitation, Councilor Shey Nfor Musa has ‎donated a borehole to the population of Nwangri village where he is councilor. While installing the technicians at the project site, Musa Shey Nfor told the population that the donation was part of his efforts, to improve on hygiene for Upper Nwangri. He said through the borehole project, pupils as well as teachers of Catholic School Nwangri will also have access to potable water.

He decried that the abusive cultivation of eucalyptus trees in and around water catchment in the municipality resulted to water scarcity. To mitigate water borne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid reasons why he is offering such a gift if life at Christmas.

By enabling the population of Upper Nwangri to have access to clean drinking water, “it is an important part in reducing the disease burden of beneficiary communities”, he added.

The gift of a boo hole

It should be noted that councilor Musa Shey had embarked on the protection of the water catchment area which consisted of the eradication of eucalyptus trees. “Water is life and as councilor of this constituency, improving access to potable water is my number one priority”. Besides that he also donated zinc for the roofing of the village grandstand which serves as a youth day centre.

He also extended his goodwill gesture by providing food items such as rice, salt, maggi, and soap to the population of Nwangri and neigbouring quarter of Tabenken, Mbijah. Addressing beneficiaries, Musa Shey Nfor said that though he is a politician but as councilor, he represents everyone reasons why he sharing it indiscriminately to the people irrespective of political party. Mami Susan, one of the beneficiary described Musa as a philanthropist and cheerful giver. To Pa Johnson Nfor, their councilor is a role model and he is giving a human touch to politics.  

 



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TB Joshua’s daughter called to the bar in the United States of America

Serah Oyindamola Joshua

Serah Oyindamola Joshua, is the first daughter of Pastor T.B. Joshua. She was called to the Bar this week in Nigeria having successfully completed the September 2015 Bar Final Examinations at the Nigerian Law School.  In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Serah revealed that she will also be called to the bar in New York in January, having passed final examinations in November.
“I’m grateful to God, my family and friends, who have been of help to me. I am humbled and privileged to have succeeded. I am privileged and fortunate to be the daughter of such a humble and great man of God called TB Joshua. He is someone I look up to because my father is a man of God and he has been able to guide me every time I need him. I am so humbled to be his daughter. He has been a good guide. Thus, I can’t afford to disappoint him and God, because to whom much is given, much is expected.” Serah told The Guardian How does she react to comments about her father? She says,
 “He is a true example of humility. I have seen so many character traits in him that are worthy to emulate. As a father, he is the best father anybody can pray to have. I am not just saying that because he is my father; this is just the truth. Also, it’s not what I think about him or what people think about him that counts but what God says about him.” She adds, “That’s why I said he is a true man of God and it’s not what people say that counts but what God says. Everybody has the right to air his or her opinion but God’s opinion counts most.”
Source: The Guardian


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Fantasia Display, Fanfare at SODELCO, Ardo's Union Annual Meeting at Ndawara (Ephoria in Pictures(2)

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Fantasia Display, Fanfare at SODELCO, Ardo's Union Annual Meeting at Ndawara (Ephoria in Pictures(1)

 

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UB Graduation: Thumbs Up Marie-Noel Manjuh

Marie-Noel Manjuh

Rudyard Kipling in one of his inspirational quotes said that “if you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs and if you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat the two the same, yours is earth and everything that is in it”.  There is no doubt that Kipling had in mind the success story of  the brilliant young girls who have stood the taste of time to accomplish their dreams. Rudyard Kipling surely had this inspiration from the obstacles and barriers young girls repeatedly defeat to get to prominence especially in a masculine dominated world. At a time when most young girls are chopping their fingers dreaming of obtaining Advanced level subjects, Marie-Noel Manjuh is kilometers ahead. Manjuh just finished off her Accountancy degree at the University Buea-UB in flying colurs.

Celebrations were at fever peak as her family members and friends joined her at weekend to rejoice over the milestone achievement. In the past, when the education of the girl child was a taboo, she would have dropped out of school after finishing primary school due to the obnoxious traditional practices. Marie-Noel’s success story will continue to inspire many young girls to understand the first husband a woman gets in life is education. Full with joy after passing these years away from her family, she attributes her rare achievements to her family. Achieving such a great feat through all the hard conditions is worth memorizing for posterity. Despite the challenges she wasn’t distracted from her goals and Shang Delphine remarks that she’s “very proud” of her dearest sister.

What manifestly catches your attention when you see Marie-Noel is her outstanding elegance. Being a good-natured accountant is that she knows only too well what is good. Yet she never hesitates to put on the best outfits, the most fashionable, the flashiest and the snazziest of shoes. Take it for audaciousness and you are off beam because you won’t fail to turn behind to look at her again in admiration that she is really prepared for her job as an accountant. But there is more to this substantial personality that Manjuh is than just stylishness. Her name speaks nobility.  This is principally so when we take into consideration her brilliant educational background and the efforts she deployed to stand out of the madding crowd of women in school. Education has no limit, from an accountant to an economist is not rolled out as she is still young and more very brilliant. What is important about this female young graduate is that her intelligence is a relic which makes her a webster. I won’t hesitate to declare she is a genius. She falls within the ranks of the new breed of young women born with extra abilities. So if we go by Albert Einstein’s description of genius of 1/10 inspiration and 9/10 perspiration, Marie Noel is a genius.

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