The Advocate Cameroon

By Joe Ekoka The pastor of a Pentecostal Church in Ikata, Myukuka Subdivision whose name we got as Pastor Edward Ndumbe Ekema, is said to be on the run following the raid of his church last Sunday July 23, 2023 by Uniform men believed to be government forces. According to reports, he was suspected of aiding separatist’s fighters in that part of the region trough provision of food items and prayers. The Pastor of the Disciplining The Nations Ministry in Ikata, Pastor Ndumbe Edward Ekema is reported to have escaped when he saw gunmen in the church. In his absence, Christians and onlookers alleged that some Christians of the church were arrested by security operatives and whisked away chattering the church premises and belongings of the Church. Community members say he was accused of providing food, shelter and offering prayers to the separatist fighters in that locality. We are however told that the Church had a community outreach program of taking care of internally displaced persons es...

  By Kum Seraphine Sangha All hope is not lost for the young football talents who were being trained at the recently shutdown Njalla Quan Sports Academy (NQSA), despite the announcement made recently byHenry Njalla Quan Jr. This revelation was made July 15 th 2023, during a pressconference organised by its owner to clear the air on some of the issues that led to his suspension as the fourth Vice President of FECAFOOT. Speaking during the press conference, the now suspended 4 th Vice President of FECAFOOT revealed that, in order not to kill the dreams of many young Cameroonians through what he termed a “bias decision” by the FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o, Henry Njalla Quan Jr. explained that he has spoken with the parents of these young football aspirants and they have understood with him. “we are planning on how to transfer some of them abroad, according to their performance, some to elite one clubs, while the much younger ones below the age of 11 years can look for any footb...

By Kum Seraphine Sangha The children of God First Orphanage in the Wotutu-Bojongo Court Area have   on Saturday July 15 blessed with gifts from one of the leading cable network distributors in the country, Canal +. This kind gesture which comprised renovating the sitting room of these orphans and buying of a flat screen television with Canal + cable network installed is going to be of great value to the children who can now watch different cartoons just the way kids love to. Presenting the gift to the manager of the orphanage, the Communication Officer Ndje Hemle K. Jeannette explained that, “this is a social action initiative program taken by Canal + Impact, to extend their goodwilland solidarity and this time around, they chose to be with the God First Orphanage in Wotutu”. For his part, the Canal + Representative for the South West Region Ketcher Henry said Canal + Impact visited Limbe to give to the less privilege and make them know that Canal + is also having them in m...

By BEN The Nkafu Policy Institute, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, is organizing a two-day in-person leadership and advocacy immersion for Central Africa think tank leaders with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF).   The meeting will happen at Djeuga Palace Hotel on July 25 and 26, 2023, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. This session will feature 25 leading think tanks selected within the region based on their experience and expertise in their respective fields.   The leadership and advocacy immersion program with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF) will take place at Djeuga Palace Hotel, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. This session will feature 25 leading think tanks selected within the region based on their experience and expertise in their respective fields.       The objective is to strengthen the leadership and research capacity of these leaders/researchers, particularly women (leadership and capa...

 By A Correspondent  No one lights a candle and puts it under the bed, the risk is that it can burn the room; hence it should be placed in the open. This is the case with the candle of the founder of the ICT University, Cameroon’s internationally acclaimed scholar and philanthropist, Professor Victor Mbarika. Another candle was lighted in his life recently in London as he was conferred the Excellence in Leadership Award in London. The Advocate is proud of this recognition and can only take the candle to the upper room for the light to be seen. The prestigious award was conferred on Prof Mbarika during a ceremony in London, United Kingdom on July 14th.  The distinction came on the recommendation of the Advisory Board and Under the Authorization granted by Board of Trustees. He received the award at the palace of Westminster, United Kingdom’s Houses of Parliament.  The distinguish award is signed by Dr Susan Fajana-Thomas O.B.E, chairman of the African Achiev...

  By Tabe Ma’Enow Esq A contingent of Young Lawyers from across the National territory together with The President of The Cameroon Union Of Young Lawyers, Barrister Agbor Nkongho are currently in Las Vegas, United States of America. Their mission is to attend the most awaited gathering of the year; with a great presence of world class Legal Luminaries, Thought Leaders, tech-companies, Inventors and more, in a 3-day Scientific, Research and Networking program known as the Law 2.0 Conference, taking place at the Caesar’s Forum from July 10-12, 2023. The President, Barrister Agbor NKONGHO who is leading a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, was honored as a Keynote Speaker on day 1 of the conference. The erudite President presented a paper entitled “Legal Contours of Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa — The Case Of OHADA Member States.” Through a few case studies, Mr. President was able to illustrate how businesses can successfully operate in OHADA member states and the gro...

By Tarhyang Enowbikah Tabe In its stride to go the extra mile and show gratitude towards its customers and trusted ones, leading Telecommunication Network Company, MTN Cameroon has once more proved to be one of faithfulness in promises. The MTN Chance Campaign which ran from November 16, 2022 to February 14, 2023, was one of the great projects of the company as described by many. A total of 14 brand new modern Villas, one of which is fully equipped and connected, surprise prizes that will be offered daily (TV, motorcycles, generators, etc.),unbeatable bonuses to all participants in this campaign are some of the gifts offered by MTN Cameroon at the end of the campaign. To win, customers had to make money transactions with MTN Mobile Money from 5,000F or Buy an MTN package every day from 250F. The selection of the winners of the physical prizes was made by drawing of lots under the supervision of a bailiff from the Littoral courts, while all those who were eligible automaticall...