Ugep-Born, Atlanta-Based Artiste Challex D Boss Wins Two Awards at CEFA 2026
Atlanta-based Ugep-born artiste Challex D Boss has recorded a remarkable double victory at the 2026 Calabar Entertainment Festival Awards (CEFA), winning Best Songwriter for his song Feelz and Best Male Artiste, further showcasing Ugep's growing footprint in the global entertainment industry.
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Ugep-Born Music Act Wofai Visualz Wins Rookie of the Year at CEFA 2026
Ugep-born music act Wofai Visualz, popularly associated with the song Obandi, has emerged as the Rookie of the Year at the 2026 Calabar Entertainment Festival Awards (CEFA), marking a significant milestone in his growing music career.
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Comrade Ikpi Eyong Ofem Inaugurated as Ugep Youth President, Pledges to Leave Community Better Than He Met It
Comrade Ikpi Eyong Ofem has been formally inaugurated and inducted as Ugep Youth President alongside members of his executive council. At the ceremony, which attracted traditional rulers, former youth presidents, community stakeholders and youth representatives, the new president pledged to give his best towards ensuring that Ugep is left better than he met it.
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NASU Chairman, Comrade Wakoni Ofem, Congratulates Federal Polytechnic Ugep Registrar on Emergence as Legal Adviser Of The Conference of Registrars of Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
The Chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Federal Polytechnic Ugep Chapter, Comrade Wakoni Ofem, has congratulated the institution's Registrar, Barr. Okoi O. Obeten Esq, on his emergence as Legal Adviser of the Conference of Registrars of Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. The appointment marks a notable professional milestone and brings recognition to Federal Polytechnic Ugep.
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FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC UGEP OPENS 2026 ADMISSION, ANNOUNCES NBTE ACCREDITATION/APPROVAL FOR 21 PROGRAMMES.
Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, has announced its 2026 admission exercise into 23 National Diploma (ND) and six Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. The development comes alongside an institutional announcement of NBTE accreditation and approval outcomes for 21 programmes, marking another milestone in the growing educational landscape of Ugep, Yakurr, Cross River State.
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Bikobiko Ward Launches ICT Training Centre to Empower Ugep Youths.
Bikobiko Ward, Ugep, has launched a new ICT training centre to empower children, students, and young people with essential digital skills. The initiative, launched by Comr. Godwin Omini Iwara on October 25, 2026, aims to expand access to technology education and prepare young people for future opportunities.
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DISCOVER UGEP SPOTLIGHT: Meet Kedeayei Okoi, the Ugep-Born Software Developer Building Solutions Through Technology
Kedeayei Okoi, a Computer Science graduate from Egbizium-Ikpakapit, Ugep, is the founder of Devspire Technologies, where he focuses on software development and digital innovation. Despite the challenges of limited resources, he remains committed to building practical technology solutions, empowering young people with digital skills, and helping businesses thrive in the digital age. In this edition of the Discover Ugep Spotlight, we explore his journey, vision, and advice to young people aspiring to build careers in technology.
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After 20 Years in Displacement, Ebijakara Residents Protest in Calabar, Demand Return to Ancestral Land
After more than 20 years in displacement, residents of Ebijakara community in Cross River State have protested in Calabar, appealing to Governor Bassey Otu to intervene and facilitate their safe return to their ancestral homeland. The protesters cited disrupted education, scattered families, inadequate infrastructure and years of separation from their roots, urging the state government to find a lasting solution to the dispute and help rebuild their community.
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Teens Vibe Check 2026: Victoria Teens Foundation Takes Sexual Abuse, Drug Abuse and Cultism Awareness Campaign to Ugep
The Victoria Teens Foundation has successfully concluded Teens Vibe Check (TVC) 2026 in Ugep, educating children and teenagers on sexual abuse, drug abuse, and cultism. Beyond awareness, the outreach provided school-fee assistance to several teenagers, free refreshments, and educational materials, while highlighting the need for partnerships to expand youth empowerment initiatives.
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Professor Oka Martin Obono Becomes Africa’s First Professor of Ethnodemography
Professor Oka Martin Obono has made academic history as Nigeria’s first Honorary Professor at the University of Sierra Leone’s Fourah Bay College and Africa’s first Professor of Ethnodemography. The distinguished scholar’s achievement has been celebrated by the University of Ibadan Senior Staff Club, which praised his contributions to scholarship, research and public policy. Discover his remarkable academic milestone and the significance of this recognition for African scholarship.
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ICPC Responds to Fortune Ofem’s Petition Over Alleged Misappropriation of Funds at Yakurr LGA
Fortune Ofem says the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has requested additional information following his petition over the alleged misappropriation of funds at Yakurr Local Government Council. He expressed hope that the development would advance efforts towards transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
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