By Odey Ojeka Eze Okoi Utum and Mary Kokei Onen have emerged as winners of the 2023 Mr. and Miss Leboku respectively. The 2023 Mr. Leboku studied Business Education at the University of Calabar, he defeated six other contenders to clinch the crown. Miss Leboku, 2023 is a 200-level student, studying nursing at Cross River
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has abruptly called off the festivities for the annual leboku festival. The reason for the cancelation is not clear at press time. As at the time of filing this report, the State is yet to come clean on why the abrupt cancelation.
By Patrick Obia Jesam Ebri and Rose Ofem have emerged winners of the 2019 Mr. and Miss Leboku beauty peagent. The duo were crowned King and Queen early hours of Friday at the Ubi Ujong Inah Conference Centre, Ugep, Yakurr Local Government. The pageantry is part of activities marking the Leboku festival, which is the
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Tuesday presented twelve cars to the different divisions of the Cross River Water Board Limited and the winners of the different competitions of the Leboku festival. Nine of the vehicles, Toyota Hilux vans were presented to the new general managers of the
By Odey Ojeka Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Thursday was conferred with the title, Obol Kogbogho which means king of light by the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana during the celebration of the 2018 edition of the Leboku festival. This makes governor Ayade a member of the club of less than
By Odey Ojeka Isaac Eteng, a graduate of geology from the University of Calabar and 22 year old Lilian Christopher, a graduate of the school of sciences in the College of Education l, Akamkpa have emerged winners of the 2018 Leboku pageant. The pageant is the second public event in the line up of activities
By Odey Ojeka Ahead of the 2018 edition of the Leboku festival, the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla has sponsored the festival’s football tournament with NGN500,000 and kits. Leboku is the Lokàá translation of the Ugep new yam festival in Yakurr local government area of central Cross River State
By CrossRiverWatch Admin People all over the world of the same country, tribe, clan, region or geographical location or zone have a history and distinct cultural practices that clearly defines and differentiates them from other people and their cultures. They equally have important festivals and delicacies which portrays their true cultural identity and heritage, and