The Vanguard Newspaper

Fon Chafac is on the throne in Bangolan The brouhaha about the long absence of Senator Fon Chafac will soon be history. He has finally visited his village and the  reception said be hilarious. The euphoria of his visit to the village started in Foumbot west region where his subjects exhibited a high sense of conviviality and allegiance to him as their legitimate fon. The same fanfare radiated in Bangolan today Sunday March 1 2026 with his arrival at  the Palace.   Prio to his history return to his village ten years after, the Administration, the Fons Union and Ngoketunjia Development and Cultural Association had earlier on lampooned  the media diatribe machinate by some elite against the Fon. Reception of Fon Chafac in Bangolan  village  They all condemned the decision taken some  by subjects  to unorthodoxly replaced Fon because of his long absence  and religious belief.  The Administration in an official outing warned against  the rebellious act against  the  seating fon Chafac, ...

Cameroon City Mayors and other municipal authorities who have transformed the councils to their private enterprises from where they enrich themselves should note that the Kondengui central prison awaits them. It has just started with the shaking news of embezzlement of public funds involving a prominent administrative authority, mayor Bikoula Bekono of Mefou-et Afamba of Centre region,and many of them will follow soon. A highly placed security source hinted the Vanguard recently."No matter who you are or family background. Once you are identified as an embezzler, your bus stop will be Kondengui". He said. mayor Bikoula Bekono of Mefou-et-Afamba , has been placed under a committal warrant at the Kondengui central prison. Bikoula Bekono,is said to have been mayor of the said council for a long time. He virtually transformed it to his personal enterprises as is the case with others awaiting Kondengui. The Vanguard gathered that he is prosecuted for alleged embezzlem...

Public Works Minister, Emmanuel Nganou Njoumessi goes down History of Donga Mantung Division  as a game changer.  The National  Road number ( Ring Road), which to many was an illusion, empty political talk is now a reality. While  SOCIÉTÉ MAG is pushing on with tarring from Mbeyi to Nkambe,BUNS Construction company  working on the Kumbo square to Mbeyi is  doing great as the tarring has begun on some stretches .  Interestingly, BUFAS/ SUPER COMFORT hitherto considered " the sick man of Europe " following her snail  pace  execution of Nkambe-Misaje stretch,seems to have awaken from slumber . The commencement of effective tarring  has changed the narrative.  Donga Mantung Division  speaking with one voice stand for the system,thanks to the Minister of Public Works Emmanuel Nganou Njoumessi the push which according to elite will transform the not only Donga Mantung Division, but the entire region.  Nfor  Evil Ngah  elite who spoke to the Vanguard on phone,  discribed the Ministe...

The pragmatic and result oriented Minister Emmanuel Nganou Njoumessi  Public Works Minister, Emmanuel Nganou Njoumessi goes down History of Donga Mantung Division  as a game changer.  The National  Road number 11 ( the Ring Road), which hitherto was considered  an illusion by doubting thomases, described by others as  empty political propaganda is now a reality.  H E Emmanuel Nganou Njoumessi Working visit to Northwest Region   SOCIÉTÉ MAG is pushing on with  the tarring from Mbeyi to Nkambe,BUNS Construction company is working on the Kumbo square to Mbeyi BOFAS from Nkambe to Misaje.  Interestingly, BUFAS/ SUPER COMFORT  hitherto considered " the sick man of Europe " following her snail  pace  execution of Nkambe-Misaje stretch,seems to have awaken from slumber . The commencement of effective tarring  has changed the narrative.  Mbiye - Nkambe  stretch of the Ring Road  Donga Mantung Division  speaking with one voice stand for the system,thanks to the Minister of Public Work...

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...

     “ 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...

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 the 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 d hailed Balikumbat Council as best managed council in Ngoketunjia. He made the appraisal in a council session.He attested that the Fon is the most productive and organised mayor in the Division. This is reflected in hi...