History
Ugep: Community Spirit, Education, and the Ethos of Development
The story of Ugep is one of resilience, sacrifice, and communal determination. From the contributions of peasant farmers and visionary…
Nigeria will rise again
by Agbonmagbe Kazeem These are indeed very distressing and trying times for Nigerians. We have found ourselves as a people…
From Ugep to Abi and Yakurr: The Historical Evolution of Cross River State’s 18 Local Government Areas
The creation of the present 18 LGAs in Cross River State was shaped by reforms, military decrees, and political transitions.…
The Unforgotten Genocide: Ubaghara and Biakpan in the Biafran War
The Biafran War was not only a struggle for survival against external forces but also a period of internal strife…
Elder Ebri Eteng: The Hero of Biakpan
Elder Eteng’s story is not only one of personal tragedy but also of extraordinary courage. His legacy lives on as…
Remembering Biakpan: The Ubaghara Massacre of 1968
It has now been 58 years since this tragic event, yet the pain remains fresh in the collective memory of…
The 1968 Ubaghara Massacre Breaking 58 Years of Silence for the Victims of Biakpan, Ikun, and Etono
The killings of 2 April 1968 in Ubaghara demand acknowledgment. Eyewitness accounts like George Agbor’s affirm the dignity of the…
The Outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War and the Forgotten Atrocities in Cross River
The Nigerian Civil War was a national tragedy that scarred communities across the country. The Biakpan massacre, like many other…
Voices from Bekwarra – Childhood Memories of War
These voices from Bekwarra remind us that the Nigerian Civil War was not only a clash of armies and leaders…
The Outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War and the Forgotten Atrocities in Cross River
This tragedy is just one of many atrocities and human rights abuses committed against minority peoples during the war. The…
Nigeria is in a very challenging period—but how did we get here? Here is how.
by Mohammed Bello Doka 8 June, 2026. The question haunts every conversation about this country. At dinner tables in Lagos,…
The Yakurr Migration and Akpa Civilisation
The Yakurr migration narrative, supported by oral traditions, Ogbia historical accounts, and archaeological evidence, highlights the enduring legacy of the…
