By Sylvia Akpan The family of Clement James has announced the funeral arrangements of their father, farmer, philanthropist, community leader and devoted Roman Catholic – late Chief Clement James Obiaje Eneji. Late Clement James passed on at the age of 87, after a brief illness on 25th of May, 2025. In a funeral arrangements signed
The Legislative arm of Bekwarra Local Government Council have in a unanimous resolution on March 20th , 2025 announced the impeachment of the chairman of the Council, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie. According to a statement released by the Council Leader, Hon. Thompson Inah, the Chairman was impeached based on allegation of “gross misconduct and abuse
By Suzan Ipieurim There is a soon-to-be light at the end of the tunnel after about 7-8 years of darkness in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The State Electrification Agency (SEA) has commenced the rehabilitation and electrification of Bekwarra LGA, following directives from Governor Bassey Otu for the immediate restoration of light.
By Sylvia Akpan And Favour William Cross River Lawmakers have called on the state government through the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to carry out intervention works on the Ugboro-Abuochiche-Gakem road in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state. The Lawmakers maintained that the intervention works will greatly ameliorate the sufferings of commuters on that
By Favour Adinya In a bid to support agricultural development in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Michael Odere, has donated 20 bags of fertilizer to Beniseed farmers. The fertilizers conveyed from Ogoja to Bekwarra, is part of a soft grant initiative aimed at boosting yields for farmers
By Fortune Erim The Government of Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has committed its assistance to traditional leaders in each of the 18 local government areas, with a focus on improving the socio economic status of citizens. He made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the Paramount Rulers at the Bekwarra Local
By Victory Anty And Favour Adinya It was a celebration of colors, rhythms, and flavors and joy hovering in communities in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, as they marked the 2024 New Yam Festival and showcased the spectacular tradition, unity, and gratitude of the people. The festival grounds transformed into a vibrant
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has voiced deep concerns over the escalating vandalism of electricity equipment in Bekwarra Local Government Area. Mr Francis Ekpo, Director General of the State Electrification Agency-SEA, echoed these concerns during the conclusion of an electrification assessment tour in the Northern Senatorial District. “What we