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
By Odey Ojeka Mrs. Elizabeth Samuel popular known as Nnanke has given up the ghost Saturday after giving birth to twins in Ugep General Hospital, Ugep, Yakurr L0cal Government Area of Cross River State. The deceased who hails from Nsogbo Biko Biko Ugep gave up the ghost after successful delivery and naming of the twins.
By Efa Sunday An eleven year old girl, Miss Peace Abeng residing in Ugep, Yakurr local government area has lost her left ring finger following allegations that she stole money from her aunt, Mrs. Victoria Agbor. Peace is said to have been living with Mrs. Agbor and her husband, Mr. Egbe Edogi at Ibenda 1,
By Odey Ojeka Two (name not gotten) have just been reportedly shot dead in Ugep during Obam dance display. The incident occurred as the 2018 Obam day was on with a procession along Ugep main park when one of the Obam dancers mistakenly fired his gun twice and hit two men. According to one Mr.
By Obeten Godfrey A staff of Yakurr Local Government Area Council of Cross River State, late Mr. Obeten George was yesterday found dead on duty at the Yakurr council secretariat, CrossRiverWatch finding reveals. Mr. George who works as a security personnel in the council had resumed work on Friday, 28 December, 2018; but was found
By Odey Ojeka The arrival of equipment for the installation of street lights in Ugep community of Yakurr local government area has drawn mixed reactions from the locals. The equipment CrossRiverWatch gathered, signaled the intent of Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade to fulfill the promise he made during this year’s edition of the Leboku
By Efa Sunday Management of the Cross River State Institute of Technology and Managements, Ugep has lauded the Executive Governor of the State, Sen. Ben Ayade over recent release of another funds for the completion of some facilities in the institution, a gesture which the Rector referred to as timely. Speaking at an event organised
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,