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 CrossRiverWatch Admin The Police have arrested two persons in connection with the death of two suspected members of the Vikings confraternity in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the arrest to Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, adding that the incident occurred on Monday. “Two
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A gangster in Ugep, Yakurr LGA popularly known as J Boy has been killed. The gangster was hacked down yesterday in Ugep by rival gang. J Boy according information available to our newsroom, until his death was one of the leaders of the dreaded Vikings confraternity in Yakurr.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Plans have been concluded to launch Tony Ekoh Foundation as part of activities to mark the 9th edition of Dread Tony Ekoh Anniversary/Inaugural Memorial Lecture. According to Ras (Arc.) James Ikpi, Lion of Ethiopia, Umor-Otutu in a press release, this year’s event will consist of 3-day (26th – 28th October, 2019) activities
By Margaret John and Philip Agba The Managing Editor of CrossRiverWatch, Mr. Jeremiah Archibong has charged intending journalists to get acquainted with Information Technology (IT) stating that “it’s a prerequisite to journalists in training and practice, it’s the future and our selling point in the New Media.” Mr. Archibong gave the charge while receiving students
By Odey Ojeka The head of the Gangster group, ‘Klans Konfraternity’ in Ugep community of Yakurr local government area popularly referred to as ‘Jimpere’ has been excommunicated by the monarchs of the kingdom. Jimpere is said to have caused the death of a Senior Secondary Class Two student of Dr. Okoi Arikpo Memorial Secondary School
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Information reaching Cross suggests that a resident of Ntamkpo community of Ugep in Yakurr local government area, 19 year old Master Patrick is currently being detained at the Palace of the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana after allegedly killed his mother. “The boy killed his mother because she was trying
By Odey Ojeka Chief Obono Obla, Buhari’s Assistant on Prosecution has won his polling unit for his boss. The polling unit located in Onitsha South park. APC got 644 votes while PDP had 106 votes. Ijiman ward, Ugep Yakurr LGA, Polling Unit 007. President: APC 130, PDP 142 , PCP 1, ADC 3, DPP 1, invalid votes