The Vanguard Newspaper

H.E Emmanuel Nganou Njoumessi, most pragmatic and result- oriented Minister Following concerns raised by road users about the tremour of the Dibamba Bridge, the Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, in his usual proactive nature informs the public in a note dated February 13, 2026 that “structural” vibrations were indeed reported while crossing the 370-meter structure, commissioned in 1984 and rehabilitated in 2013 and again in 2017.                Dibamba Bridge  According to the Minister, an assessment conducted by the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering and a teams from the ministry indicated that the tremor is   linked to malfunctioning of the  expansion joints, cracks on an eastern abutment, and localized deterioration of the road surface.Although the foundation  is  stable. The minister announces  that the repairs on the damaged joints, the restoration of the bridge deck surface, and a speed limit of 20 km/h for heavy-duty vehicles will be effected . ...

Hon.Verla Fostine Hon.Verla Fostine MP for Jakiri special constituency who double as  WCPDM Bui IV section president is one of the few female members of parliament who has persistently shown concern for both militants of her party and the vulnerable population of her constituency  in the  region. Ever since she became a parliamentarian for Jakiri, her presence has been felt severally by the population,  more especially the internally displaced population of her constituency. To step up the strength of the party ahead of 2026 twin election, she on Saturday February 14, held a strategic meeting with the executive  of the party  in Bamenda to accertain the solidity of the party ahead of the elections.  Also taking into consideration the importance of women's day to her party, her militants were treated to  women's day fabric, a gift participants  appreciated as it timely and indicative of concern for the section executive . The essense of executive meeting  was to avoid...

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...