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May 10, 2024

Physical Education Teachers In Cross River State Trained On Netball For Girls And Women

This training is part of “Project 2027,” an initiative by CSED to provide Nigerian school children and youths access to learn and play netball in a safe space. By TheInvestigator The Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Education, recently organized a two-day seminar on netball […]

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25-year-old Mr. Aniedi Mfon.
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May 7, 2024

Justice Blessing Egwu Sentence Aniedi Mfon To Life Imprisonment For Raping 8-Year-Old

His sentence also included a fine of one million Naira to be paid to the survivor. By Able Winnard In a victory for justice, 25-year-old Mr. Aniedi Mfon has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of an 8-year-old child.   The sentence was handed down in suit no: HC/FC/5C/2023 by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu […]

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March 23, 2024

BRCI Commend UNICEF For Support To Vulnerable Populations

The NGO which provides free legal services to women and children said they received 130 cartons of consumables… By Archibong Jeremiah Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable populations particularly female children affected by violence. BRCI’s commendation was contained in […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Impact
March 11, 2024

Gov Otu Suspends Civil Service Chief After Investigation Reveals Corruption

It came thirty-nine days after TheInvestigator published an indicting investigation revealing a large-scale procurement breach. By Archibong Jeremiah In a move likely to raise eyebrows, Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu announced the suspension of Mr. Uko Jonathan Inaku as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. The governor’s office did not provide a […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education , Impact
February 4, 2024

Cross River SUBEB Refutes Allegations Of Fraud

The Board said the previous leadership under Dr. Stephen Odey should be commended for its achievements. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has denied allegations of fraud, saying it has improved primary education in the state by constructing and renovating schools, providing teachers with training and technology, and increasing […]

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January 18, 2024

Cross River NYCN Chairman Visit Journalism Hub, Pledge Support

The hub Director after giving them a tour of the facility shared areas of possible collaboration. By Christiana Ofem The Cross River State chapter Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Daniel Obo has pledged to support TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub in the state. Comrade Obo visited the hub Thursday […]

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Breaking News , Impact , News
November 28, 2023

Orange Fellowship Graduates 20 In 2023 Cohort

By Kelvin Obambon, The Paradise The Orange Fellowship, an offshoot of Hit FM’s Orange Show, has produced 20 graduates in the 2023 cohort. The all-female fellowship that started in 2020 spotlights issues of violence against women and girls, gender inequality, patriarchy and advocacy for women’s inclusion in leadership at all levels of human endeavour. Speaking […]

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Breaking News , Impact , State
November 26, 2023

Cross River Recorded 586 Cases Of Gender-Based Violence In 10 Months – Commissioner

By News Agency of Nigeria, NAN Cross River recorded 586 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) between January and October, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Edema Irom, said in Calabar on Saturday. She told a news conference organized to kick start 16 days of activism against GBV that the figure represented only cases reported officially to […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Impact
November 1, 2023

For Opposing Shady Businesses, UBA Forced Top Staffer, Mrs Aiyetan To Resign — Court Rules Against It, Orders N157m Compensation

By Yawale Adamu, WikkiTimes National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Lagos State has ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) to pay N157 million in compensation to Abimbola Dayo-Aiyetan, a former worker of the company who was coerced to resign from her job. Abimbola who is the wife of a veteran journalist, and founder of […]

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Breaking News , Education , Governance , Impact
October 31, 2023

Cross River Education Commissioner, Suspends Two School Principals Over Illegal Levies Collection

By Agency Reporter Senator Stephen Odey, Cross River State Commissioner for Education paid an unscheduled visit to Government Secondary School State Housing Estate Calabar Municipality, and West African People’s Institute (WAPI) Calabar. The visit was due to the incessant complaints from parents and guardians about the schools’ illegal levies collection. The Commissioner discovered upon his […]

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October 30, 2023

ICPC Slams 4-Count Charge On UNICAL’s Ndifon Over Alleged Misconduct

By Unini Chioma, The Nigerian Lawyer The Independent Corrupt Practises and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) reported on Monday that it had filed a criminal charge against the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Cyril Ndifon. The anti-corruption agency’s spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, stated in a release […]

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Breaking News , Education , Impact
October 1, 2023

BREAKING: University Of Calabar Probe Panel Finds Law Prof Ndifon Guilty Of Gross Misconduct, Intimidating, Bargaining For Sexual Favour From Female Students; To Return N3Million Extorted From Undergraduates

By SaharaReporters Earlier in September, SaharaReporters reported that Ndifon failed to appear before the panel constituted to investigate the allegations against him. The probe panel set up by the University of Calabar to investigate allegations of sexual harassment of female students by the suspended Dean of the school’s Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Impact , Videos
September 25, 2023

The Tiny Robot That Can Reforest The Planet

By Interesting Engineering The “Erodium Copy” robot, inspired by nature, buries seeds deep underground to aid reforestation and protect endangered species. Watch:  

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September 23, 2023

Prime Woman: She Found Healing, Now She Helps Others Do Same

By Peace Oladipo, Prime Progress In his early twenties, Arinze Chukwu found himself gripped by anxiety, which began to deeply trouble him about various aspects of life. “I used to be anxious about everything, mostly beyond my control, to the extent that I didn’t take things at a reasonable pace,” Arinze said.  In 2021, young […]

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September 22, 2023

Amina, The Young Girl In Kano Bridging Communication Gap With Sign Language

By Yahuza Bawage, Prime Progress Amina Abubakar Haruna was born with a physical disability called lower limb. While growing up amid a loving family in Dorayi, Kano State, she had a memorable and fun childhood experience. The 24-year-old wasn’t denied a chance at education. She was even fortunate to have had wonderful moments during her […]

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