By Odey Ojeka A young man simply identified as Yibala Ibiang Ubi, age 24 has been killed yesterday night (Friday) in Ugep, Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. The deceased CrossRiverWatch investigation revealed is from Utom Ijiman. An eye witness, Mr. Eno Utre told CrossRiverWatch that “We were at the night vigil of late Chief Omini Mbodo
The whole community is in an uneasy uproar. This is not new to the community of Ugep; the same thing happened from the night of December 23rd to 24th, 1975, during the burning down of Ugep by the military; also after the death of Jude (Junior) by a rival gang in June, 2017 – a
By Obeten Godfrey Gangsters in Ugep, the headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State will from now on be subjected to jungle justice if any of their activities leads to the loss of life, CrossRiverWatch authoritatively reveals. This is coming on the heels of recent gang wars which have greeted the Ugep community,
By Odey Ojeka A brothel in Ugep, ‘Under The Cocoa’ was closed down Wednesday, by men of the Obol Lopon’s vigilante group CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. The vigilante group stormed the facility at about 11:00PM and chased away all the commercial sex workers with mixed reactions greeting the action. “I do come to ‘Under
By Our Correspondent The Ugep Council of Chiefs, (the Binahs) early this morning, Friday selected a 57 years old serving Master Warrant Officer in the Nigerian Army, Ofem Ubana, as the new Obol Lopon of Ugep. Ofem Ubana who is still the Chief Clerk, Amphibious Training School, ATS Calabar told CrossRiverWatch that with his elevation,
by crossriverwatch admin Chairman of Abi Local Government Council Hon Edith Amadi has expressed excitement over the signing of a ceasefire treaty by the agitated communities of Ediba and Usumutong. The signing ceremony which held Monday at the Palace of the Obol Lopon of Ugep Obol Ubi Ujong Inah will see both communities desisting from
by crossriverwatch admin The Executive Chairman of Abi Local Government council, Mrs. Edith Amadi has praised the leadership qualities of the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr Local Government council, Obol Ubi Ujong Inah, describing him as a man of peace. Mrs. Amadi who was at the palace of the Paramont Ruler
by crossriverwatch admin In what seem like a decided move to consolidate on his 2015 governorship ambition, Senator Ben Ayade today donated one million Naira in support of the construction of a befitting palace for the Obol Lopon of Ekori. The donation was done at the palace of the traditional ruler on the occasion of