Community news, announcements, and stories from Ugep and the Yakurr people.
The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ugep Police Division, CSP I. E. Ayabotu, has met with secondary school principals in Ugep to discuss rising school insecurity, urging school authorities to strengthen safety measures, guard against unauthorised access and collaborate with the Police to prevent crime among students.
Read MoreVictoria Teens Foundation is set to host Teen Vibes Check: Ugep Community Edition, a community outreach programme focused on raising awareness about sexual abuse, drug abuse, and cultism. The event will take place on 17 October 2026 at Obol Ubi Ujong Hall, Ugep, bringing attention to issues affecting young people and the importance of building a safer community.
Read MoreOn his birthday, Discover Ugep takes a moment to look beyond the celebration and reflect on the public service and community interventions associated with Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly.
Read MoreThe Oden Ewa Foundation is set to commission five solar-powered borehole water systems across selected communities in Yakurr, bringing improved access to clean and sustainable water closer to residents. The initiative, led by former Cross River State Commissioner Oden Ewa, reflects a growing focus on community-driven development and practical interventions that directly impact everyday life.
Read MoreUgep youths have welcomed the emergence of Ikpi Ofem Eyong, popularly known as Cubana Kitchen, as the newly elected National Youth President of Ugep. Amid widespread jubilation, young people are expressing hopes for a new era of youth empowerment, educational opportunities, community development and social stability under his leadership.
Read MoreUgep marked Nigeria’s Independence Day with a celebration of academic pride as three of its secondary schools showcased their knowledge and competitive spirit. Apostolic Secondary Grammar School emerged first, followed by Girls Secondary School in second place and Dr. Okoi Arikpo Memorial Secondary School in third, highlighting the talent and potential within Ugep’s young generation.
Read MoreBarrister James Iwara Ofem and his legal team have instituted a fundamental human rights suit against the Cross River State Government over the recent curfew imposed in Ugep, seeking judicial determination of the legality of the measure and ₦100 billion in exemplary damages.
Read MoreUgep celebrates another milestone as Abam Henry William is commissioned into the Nigerian Army with the rank of Second Lieutenant, following the successful completion of his training at the Nigerian Defence Academy. His commissioning marks the beginning of a new chapter in his journey of service to Nigeria and adds to the growing record of Ugep indigenes making meaningful contributions to the nation.
Read MoreProfessor Oka Martin Obono has joined senior Sierra Leonean officials in discussions on institutional reforms at the University of Sierra Leone ahead of its 2027 Bicentennial Anniversary.
Read MoreProfessor Oka Martin Obono, Africa’s first Professor of Ethnodemography, has been formally appointed Honorary Professor of the University of Sierra Leone (Fourah Bay College), building on his previous engagement with the historic institution and opening new opportunities for academic collaboration between Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
Read MoreCommander E. O. Obeten (NN/646) and the 1992 Nigerian Air Force C-130 Disaster On 26 September 1992, Nigeria witnessed one of the countrys deadliest military aviation disasters.
Read MoreDISCOVER UGEP CELEBRATES WOFAI VISUALZ ON HIS BIRTHDAY Ugep, Cross River State — September 26, 2026 Today, Discover Ugep celebrates Livinus Oka Ikpi, popularly known as Wofai Visualz, one of Yakurr prominent music sensations and creative entertainers, as he marks his birthday. From his early days of experimenting with music as a secondary-school student to becoming a recognised name within the Yakurr entertainment scene, Wofai Visualz has continued to build a creative journey deeply connected to his roots.
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