Reports say the University of Buea is in dire need of teaching halls. Courses with large numbers of students hold under difficult conditions, with many complaining that they are forced to sit on bare floor to attend lectures. Others say it is becoming harder to get the voice of their lecturers, when classes are held in open spaces.
Meanwhile another scandal is currently rocking the University of Buea (UB). Persons without Masters Degrees have been admitted into PhD programs, reports say. The Faculty of Laws and Political Science is hardest hit by the academic fraud, especially the Department of Comparative Politics and Political Science headed by Dr. Abangma James Arrey. Dr Abangma doubles as President of the University of Buea Chapter of the National Trade Union of Teachers of Higher Education, SYNES-UB. Most of those admitted for the PhD program in political science without Masters degrees are said to be natives of Manyu Division, where the Head of Department hails. MMI is currently investigating this story and would be back with more.
A lady has lost her life in Limbe after she was crushed by a speedy military truck. The incident happened on Tuesday as the truck driver attempted to overtake another vehicle. Officials have not yet reacted.
A 25-year-old man was discovered lifeless in his room today in Mbouda, West Region of Cameroon. The discovery was made by his girlfriend after several fruitless attempts to get to him on phone. Investigations have been opened to determine the cause of the victim’s death.
Roman Catholic Christians across the world today celebrated the “feast of all souls.” Their peers in Cameroon say: “it is a very important day in the church’s calendar for them to pray for the eternal rest of their departed loved ones in the world beyond.”
The Confederation of African Football, CAF has revealed that Video Assistant Referees, VAR will be used throughout the *2022* African Nations Cup, AFCON. The continental competition will hold in Cameroon. This would be the first time CAF is using the technology from the game’s kickoff to the last.
The Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development in charge of Planning, who is also the National Coordinator for the Presidential Reconstruction Plan for the North West and the South West Regions has revealed that the construction of the Bamenda-Babadjou road can only be completed if the population cooperate with officials to end rising insecurity along the stretch of road. Paul Tasong made the revelation today in Bamenda at the start of a two-day inspection visit to the region. He is also expected to visit the University of Bamenda on Wednesday.
The corpse of a man aged about 55 has been retrieved from a stream in Nkwen around the Bamenda III Council. Residents woke up to the macabre discovery on Monday. The body was floating in the stream. It has been taken to the regional hospital mortuary pending identification.
Many residents of Bamenda II Sub Division especially Nchoubou and Ntarinkon are stranded in town, MMI has gathered. They are unable to reach their homes after gunshots englobed the area, today evening. Those at home had to make phone calls warning loved ones not return to their homes, until calm returns.
Two bandits have been shot dead in Fundong, chief town of Boyo Division in Cameroon’s North-West Region today. Reports say the military visited the area and shot the thieves at the Fundong Market following a tip off from the population. The deceased are said to have broken into 13 shops in separate incidents, emptying their contents, before meeting their waterloo today. One succeeded to run away.
(C) Mimi Mefo Info
Daily Dose of News Roundup November 02, 2021
