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2025 Leboku Festival in Abuja, Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams honored as life Patron. By Ajogbor Williams The 2025 edition of the Leboku Festival in Abuja today, brought together sons and daughters of Yakurr Nation, friends, and cultural enthusiasts across Nigeria. This year’s celebration, with the theme “Kedei Sana, Leboku Jana, The Unity and Expansion of our Cultural Heritage,” highlighted the importance of cultural preservation, unity, and the promotion of indigenous traditions in modern society. A major highlight of the event was the presentation of a special award to Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams in recognition of his outstanding service, unwavering dedication, contributions to community development, and Leadership  that has consistently reflected a strong commitment to cultural promotion, infrastructural advancement and the welfare of the people. The award presentation was accompanied by colorful displays of traditional dances, music, and communal per...

Dr. Ndoma Odey Felicitates Yala Nation at 2025 New Yam Festival The Director of the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service, Dr. Ndoma Odey, has extended warm felicitations to the people of Yala Nation on the occasion of the 2025 Yala New Yam Festival. In his goodwill message, Dr. Odey described the festival as more than just a harvest celebration, noting that it stands as a proud expression of the cultural identity, unity, and resilience of the Yala people. According to him, the New Yam Festival is “a reminder of the blessings of hard work, the value of gratitude, and the need to preserve our rich heritage for generations yet unborn.” While wishing the people of Yala peace, prosperity, and progress, the IRS Director commended traditional rulers and custodians of culture for sustaining the age-long tradition. He further urged sons and daughters of Yala, both at home and in the diaspora, to remain united in purpose as they contribute to the development of Yala and Cross River State a...

Yala New Yam Festival: Governor Otu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Boniface Okache, Distributes Six Cows and Cash Support to Okpoma, O’Oh Wards, Other Communities and Groups   In commemoration of the 2025 edition of the Yala New Yam Festival, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor, Hon. Boniface Okache, has donated six live cows and provided cash support to the people of Okpoma and O’Oh Wards, as well as several other communities and groups in Yala Local Government Area. The distribution, which took place at his country home in Utukpo Okpoma, drew a large crowd of supporters, stakeholders, and community leaders who gathered to witness the event. Speaking at the gathering, Hon. Okache explained that the gesture was aimed at complementing the State Government’s efforts in promoting and highlighting the cultural significance of the festival. “This is my little way of supporting what His Excellency, the Governor, has already done through the Deputy Governor yesterda...