By Odey Ojeka In a bid to douse rising tension over commercial motorcycle fares, Mr Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, Mr Leboku 2025, on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Mr Felix Denis, the newly elected Chairman of the Motor Bike Association, Ugep Branch. The meeting followed widespread rumours that Okada fares in Ugep would jump from…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The first Ugep Urban-born Commissioner of Police, CP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo, from Cross River State, has been honoured with a chieftancy title by his community and also charged to serve the nation with honour and be a good ambassador of the Yakurr nation. Charging the CP to make the Yakurr nation proud…
By Odey Ojeka In a move to honour tradition and heritage, the reigning Ugep Mr Leboku 2025, Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, has paid a courtesy visit to the pioneer Mr Leboku, Obol Magistrate Edmond Ujong. The maiden edition of the Mr Leboku contest was held in 1996, where Obol Magistrate Edmond Ujong emerged as the first-ever…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – A sombre mood has descended on Holy Cross Catholic Church Ugep and the entire community following the sudden demise of Michael Obeten, also known as English Man, who was directing the Good Friday Passion Play. The incident occurred when an iron object fell on his head, knocking him unconscious….
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Ugep Mr Leboku Ewii-Ephraim Okoi attended the unveiling of the renovated ‘Ikom Urban Development Roundabout’ on March 14, 2025. The event was spearheaded by Hunter Ejame Ayiba and the Queen of Bachebeja 2025. In a post on his Facebook page, the Ugep Mr Leboku described the event as “truly…
