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Why Noel Ugbong Is The Best Material For The Chairmanship Of Obudu LGA!

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Noel Ugbong’s political and administrative journey began 21 years ago (in 2003) when he was appointed as the Liaison Officer to Hon. Victor Agwu,the Honourable Member representing Obudu in the Cross River State House of Assembly, with a functional office at the then PDP Secretariat and enjoyed political tutelage and mentorship from the PDP Chapter…

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Pastor Yibala, The New Okpebiri Of Ugep: Elevating African Traditional Religion Through the Clerical Lens

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The Sacred Paradox In the heart of Ugep, Cross River State, a rumbling discourse echoes from the hallowed chambers of tradition. A Christian pastor, ordained under the banner of the cross, ascends the ancient stool of Okpebiri, a sacred office of the Obol monarchy. Pastor Yibala of Lekpankon, Ijiman, now occupies this exalted position, yet…

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A Call to Elevate Leadership in Abi and Yakurr: Charting a Path Towards Progressive Local Governance

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In the annals of our shared history, the Abi-Yakurr Peoples Assembly has served as a bastion of advocacy, a voice for our people, and a crucible for the aspirations that define our collective identity. Through meticulous deliberation, we have charted a course that safeguards the interests of our communities, standing resolute in our conviction to…

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How Is The CRS Government Going To Function Without Local Government Funds?

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You cannot blame it all on the state governor, Bassey Otu. You have to empathize with the man, that the free funds his predecessors, Donald Duke, Liyel Imoke and Ben Ayade enjoyed without question, have suddenly been removed from him. Why so, why now? When the governor has finally woken up to the fact that…

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Happy Birthday Peter Akpanke, In Health & Wealth!

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By Iwara U. Iwara In 2022, I travelled from Calabar to Obanliku at the instance of Peter Atianashe Akpanke. While I was aware that the journey would be a long and arduous one, the goal was simply to honour an invitation to Akpanke’s village for a thanksgiving service and dedication of the only Catholic church…

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Internationalizing The Ugep New Yams Festival While Preserving Its Cultural & Historical Originality

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In the annals of cultural heritage, the Ugep New Yams Festival, celebrated by the Ugep people in Cross River State, Nigeria, stands as a venerable institution, a cornucopia of tradition and celebration, tracing its origins back to the early 16th century. Established circa 1520, shortly after the Umor (Ugep) people migrated from Akpá and settled…

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