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OKPE UNION URGES CAUTION ON GOVT’S PLAN FOR STATE CREATION
OKPE UNION URGES CAUTION ON GOVT’S PLAN FOR STATE CREATION · IINSISTS ON 30-STATE STRUCTURE On Friday, the Okpe Union advocated a better structure for Nigerian federalism, which would reflect the devolution of legislative and governmental powers in favour of the component units. It also called for the establishment of state police to stem the…

Russia Africa Relations Streghtened
Russia-Africa Relations Strengthened The Third International Forum of Journalists of Russia and Africa is shaping up to be a significant event in fostering media collaboration between Russia and African nations. The forum, titled “Russia-Africa: The Way of Friendship and Cooperation,” was held in Addis Ababa on April 22-23, 2025. It aimed to create a broad…

Cameroonian Soldiers Deserting to Fight in Russia, Ukraine – ISS Reports
Cameroonian Soldiers Deserting to Fight in Russia, Ukraine – ISS Reports Desertions Among Cameroonian Soldiers: Fighting for Foreign Causes In a startling revelation, reports have emerged about Cameroonian soldiers deserting their posts to join the war in Ukraine and Russia. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) highlights this growing phenomenon, which has surged in intensity…

South African Lotto Winner Plans to Support Church and Family with R5.2 Million Jackpot
A South African woman who won 5.2M Rands (CFA 174 Million) in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot plans to donate some of her winnings to her church. “I’m an avid churchgoer and as part of my way of giving back to the community I will donate some of my winnings to my church. I’m grateful…

Spike in Kidnappings in Yaoundé: Authorities Urge Community Vigilance
Yaoundé, Cameroon – In recent events that have shaken the city, two teenage girls were found after disappearing under suspicious circumstances. These incidents have drawn attention to the alarming issue of kidnappings in the area. In one case, two men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping young women and demanding ransom. They used deceptive tactics, such…

Kamala Harris Blames Husband for Election Loss Amid Divorce Speculations
According to a report by the Daily Mail, the former US vice president has blamed her “dead weight” husband for the loss in the 2024 presidential election. After the divorce rumours of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris is making headlines for a possible divorce with her husband, Doug Emhoff. According to a report…

Donald Trump Inaugurated as 47th President of the United States
Washington, D.C. – In a historic return to the White House, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025. The ceremony, held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures, marked Trump’s second term in office after previously serving as the 45th President from…

THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REP. OF THE SOUTHERN CAMEROONS- AMBAZONIA GUEST AT TRUMP – VENCE INAUGURAL
The Secretary of State for Information and IT of the Federal Government of the Southern Cameroons / Ambazonia, Dr Martin Mungwa writes : President Sako has been invited by the Office of the Vice President to the Trump inauguration event that started today, Sunday, Jan 19 , at the Capitol 601 Avenue F, about an…

Cameroon Among Top Jailers of Journalists in Africa: CPJ Report 2024
The CPJ report for 2024 highlights the alarming state of press freedom in Africa and around the world. Here are some key points: Global Context: A total of 361 journalists were behind bars as of December 1, 2024, the second-highest number ever recorded by CPJ. This reflects a global trend of increasing repression against journalists….

Harris declines to invite Vance for courtesy visit to vice president’s residence before inauguration
When JD Vance, his wife Usha, and their three young children move into the Naval Observatory residence on Jan. 20, it will be their first time inside the white Queen Anne-style mansion that has been home to vice presidents since the 1970s. Vice President Kamala Harris has not extended an invitation for a formal sit-down…