By David Nsa Following renewed hostilities between communities across several local government areas in Cross River State, some residents have called on the relevant government agencies to intervene and seek sustainable solutions to the problem. The Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana and the Chairman, preventive and early warning committee of Partners for Peace,
By Ushang Ewa Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of two policemen in Ugep community of Yakurr local government area police sources say. The two suspects whose names could not be revealed are currently being detained and questioned at the Ugep divisional headquarters of the Nigeria Police. Inspector Ofem Abani Eteng from Ketabebe-Ijom
By Odey Ojeka Two officers of the Ugep division of the Nigeria Police were gunned down Wednesday night in Ugep area of Yakurr local government area of central Cross River State by suspected armed robbers CrossRiverWatch authoritatively reports. The policemen were said to have been attacked at about 8:30 PM at the check point adjacent
By Odey Ojeka and Okpa Fidelis The Mkpani and Nko communities of Yakurr local government area have finally sheathed their swords after a historical peace pact brokered by the Obol Lopon of neighboring Ekori community, Obol Donatus Ibor Ofem. This followed the performance of traditional rites between both communities last weekend which according to Mr.
By Odey Ojeka and Obeten Godfrey Seven out of the nine communities that make up Yakurr local government area last week signed a peace pact. The communities; Agoi Ekpo, Agoi Mbami, Assiga, Ekori, Inyima, Nko and Ugep gathered at Ekori on November 29 and the Paramount Ruler said this was to ensure that peace reigns.
By Odey Ojeka Online Journalists practising in Cross River State have been commended for enduring tasking and risky environments to report happenings in the state and sensitize residents. The commendation was given by the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr, Obol Ofem Ubana and the Obol Lopon of Mkpani, Obol Obono Okoi when some members and the
By CrossRiverWatch admin Worried by the recent communal clash between Nko and Mkpani Communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, the People of Yakurr in Abuja under the aegis of The Yakurr Peoples Club (YPC) held an extra ordinary meeting to chat the way forward for sustainable peace to prevail among the
