The Vanguard Newspaper

senator  Fon Chafac Isaac   Bangolang village in Babessi subdivision- Ngoketunjia Division  is divided into factions following media declaration by some  elite that  incombent Fon Chafac Isaac has been dethroned. Their push to replace Senator  Fon Chafac Issac is allegedly based on his long absence in the village  and  desecration of their  tradition.  Fon  Chafac is said to be at variance with their culture and tradition, given his admission  and practice of certain Christian norms in the palace.   An  elite who pleaded anonymity  reacting  to the stalemate in a chat  with the Vanguard, lambasted the declaration arguing that it is unorthodox and will not be approved by the administration and majority of them. He disclosed  that those heralding the replacement of fon Chafac are not  king makers, but his brothers mashinating to take his position. He said.  " All prince them  like  for fon,my brother, it is not strange. It is a common phenomenon  in most parts of Northwest.  So Bang...

Many people think Valentine’s Day is about romance, flowers, gifts, and fleeting emotions. Yet behind the noise of modern culture lies a forgotten Christian story, rooted in sacrifice, truth, and courageous love. Valentine was a martyr, not a symbol of pleasure St Valentine was a Catholic priest in the third century who lived under Emperor Claudius II. At a time when marriage was forbidden for young men because the emperor believed single soldiers fought better, Valentine secretly married Christian couples. He chose fidelity over fear and truth over comfort. Love, in the Christian sense, is sacrifice Valentine’s love was not emotional excitement. It was agape love. A love that gives, suffers, and remains faithful even unto death. For defending Christian marriage and the dignity of love, he was imprisoned and eventually executed. Valentine’s Day was never about lust The Church honored St Valentine as a witness to holy love. Love that is patient. Love that is pure. Love that commits. L...

Newly enthroned Fon Tem II of Kung village.  The community of Kung, in Menchum Division, Fungom Subdivision, is plagued by traditional leadership crisis, following the dethronement of incumbent Fon_Kum_Gilbert given his long stay abroad. He is said to have been replaced by Fon Tem II. Report from the said community hold that their customary law and tradition requires a reigning fon to be physically present on the throne of the fondom to perform essential cultural, spiritual, and rituals rites. This is said to have beent main bone of contention that led to the replacement of the incumbent. To appeace their ancestors who according to a source ,the villagers were obliged to dethrone Fon Kum Gilbert who is said to have been in UK for more than 20 years without coming home to perform the required traditional rites . Dethroned  Fon Kum Gilbert who lives in UK The villagers in effect, considered his long absence as abominable and warrant his replacement. Some community members hinted that mul...

Newly enthroned Fon Tem II Fon Kum Gilbert ,replaced ? The community of Kung, in Menchum Division, Fungom Subdivision, is plagued by traditional leadership crisis, following the dethronement of incumbent Fon_Kum_Gilbert given his long stay abroad. He is said to have been replaced by Fon Tem ll. Report from the said community hold that their customary law and tradition requires a reigning fon to be physically present on the throne of the fondom to perform essential cultural, spiritual, and rituals rites. This is said to have beent main bone of contention that led to the replacement of the incumbent. To appeace their ancestors who according to a source ,the villagers were obliged to dethrone Fon Kum Gilbert who is said to have been in UK for more than 20 years without coming home to perform the required traditional rites . The villagers in effect, considered his long absence as abominable and warrant his replacement. Will Fon Kum Gilbert allow him (Fon Tem II) on the thr...

     “ I reign and the people rule",HRM Samkie Elvis Gahnyam II .                     A tree is known by the fruits that it bears.The out bust of  Anglophone political brouhaha has put most northwest traditional authorities to test.    Many have abandoned their villages since the outbreak of the revolution and  seem not be  making effort for a return to normalcy  to enable them go back home. Instead of pouring libations to prevent the invasion of their land by the separatists who have  inversely turn against the people like some of theirs,  they are seen to  have taken  permanent residence  in towns at the expense of the people and development of their villages.   The rethiric is how  can fons abandoned their Fondoms, running away from the separatists when they known to be physically and spiritually invincible? .  Going by northwest culture and tradition, traditional rulers are known to be supper human being who live above ordinary humans, given the myth and mystery that goes with...

The Fon of Balikumbat village in Ngoketunjia Division, is one of the most respected Fons of Northwest Region. Fon Doh Gah Nyamyin III is visibly an astute traditional leader renowned for his administrative ingenuity .This has once again made Balikumbat village great again. The village is not only enviable but most dreaded in the neighbourhood and the region as a whole.  The economic administrative magnanimity and political invincibility of the said village,no doubt accounts for her fame. There is no doubt why his administration both at the council and the village has been lauded by Ngoketunjia administration. He tops chat in council management and administration in Ngoketunjia Division.  The Senior Division Officer for Ngoketunjia, Kweton Anderson, once made the declaration in a council session. He rated Balikumbat Council as best managed council in Ngoketunjia. He attested that the Fon is the most productive and organised mayor in the Division. This is reflected in his traditional...