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Breaking News , Cross River
February 4, 2025

VIDEO: Illegal Miners Arrested In Agoi Ekpo Community

158 Three weeks ago, over 100 were arrested. Our newsroom will bring you more details later. By TheInvestigator An unidentified number of alleged illegal miners have been arrested in Agoi Ekpo community, Yakurr local government area of Cross River State. Three weeks ago, over 100 were arrested. Our newsroom will bring you more details later. […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
February 3, 2025

Gov Eno Flags Off Command And Control Centre To Boost Security In Akwa Ibom

123 …says no hiding place for criminal elements By The Nation Newspaper On Saturday, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State launched the construction of a Command and Control Centre, a centralized facility designed to digitally coordinate and enhance security operations across the state. This is part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen security under […]

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Breaking News , Education , Rivers
February 3, 2025

Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing Environmental Technology University In Ogoniland, Rivers State

133 The newly established institution is expected to focus on environmental research and technology. By Sahara Reporters President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State. Tinubu signed the bill into law on Monday at the State House, Abuja. The newly established institution is expected to focus […]

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Breaking News , Investigation , Ondo
February 1, 2025

Ondo Farmers Left Vulnerable Despite Agro-Ranger Promise

130 However, the relief was short-lived as kidnapping, killing of farmers, and clashes continued to happen in Ondo and Ekiti State. By Alaba Adeyemi During the campaign leading to the 2023 elections President Bola Tinubu, then the flag bearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) promised the establishment of the Agro- rangers to solve […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
January 31, 2025

FG Seeks Collaboration With Akwa Ibom State Government On WASH And Flood Control

108 Providing updates on key infrastructure projects, the Minister stated that the Nkari Dam is currently 55% completed and has been prioritized for completion under the current administration. By Samuel Anyanwu The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom State Government […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
January 31, 2025

NDDC Denies Claims Of Unfair Distribution Of Palliatives In Cross River State

129 … the NDDC Board and Management remain focused on their mission to make a tangible difference in the Niger Delta region, undeterred by what it termed as distractions. By TheInvestigator The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has refuted allegations of unfair distribution of palliatives in Cross River State, following media reports suggesting that some […]

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Breaking News , Education , Investigation , Ondo
January 30, 2025

A System In Crisis: Why Ondo’s Public Schools Are Failing Students

156 Almost all the schools visited collected more than the recommended 14,000 Naira for new students. By Alaba Adeyemi Everywhere in the world, public schools are either cheaper than privately owned schools or completely tuition-free. This is so because public schools are built and maintained with public funds or are grant-aided by the government. Therefore, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
January 30, 2025

Mrs Edidiong Achadu, Wife Of Yala 2 State Constituency Representative Provides Succour To Pupils In Ukelle

117 The Head Teacher appealed that the school needs physical structure and manpower because it is overpopulated. By Our Reporter Mrs Edidiong Achadu, wife of the member representing Yala 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Martins Achadu has assisted pupils at Community Primary School, Item, Wanikade, Ukelle North.  While […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 29, 2025

₦100 Million NDDC Fund Controversy: NDAF Demands Accountability From Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong

227 NDAF has given Senator Ekpenyong 72 hours to respond to the allegations, warning that failure to do so may compel them to invoke the Freedom of Information Act to demand full disclosure.  By TheInvestigator  The Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) has issued a strong demand for accountability from Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong over allegations that […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Governance
January 27, 2025

Delta APC Crisis Deepens As Minister Keyamo And Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Factions Engage In Verbal Clash

120 The party has been embroiled in a significant leadership crisis since the 2023 general election, marked by a series of accusations and counter-accusations from leaders of various factions that emerged as a result of the crisis. Peter Nwaoboshi, a party chieftain in the state and former senator representing Delta North senatorial district, criticized the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
January 26, 2025

Cross River STG-WASH Proposes Harmonized Data System To Improve WASH Service Delivery

249 Terms of References (ToR) for the sub-committees set up during the inaugural meeting were reviewed. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has proposed a harmonised data system to facilitate access and research, a critical impediment to delivering WASH services.  The STG-WASH Chairman, Engr Okon Ita, Permanent […]

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Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo and Prof Francisca Bassey.
Breaking News , Cross River , Education , Governance
January 26, 2025

UNICROSS Alumni Commends Gov Bassey Otu For Appointment Of New Leadership

217 The association reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the new leadership to ensure the university’s success.   By TheInvestigator  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has expressed its delight over the appointment of Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo, Esq as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, alongside the designation of Prof Francisca […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Human Rights
January 25, 2025

NAPTIP Reunites 9 Children Rescued From Niger Delta Traffickers With Parents In Kebbi

192 Kaura told the governor that the agency rescued the 19 children from Calabar and other parts of the Niger Delta region and also caught and detained the alleged abductors. By News Agency of Nigeria The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday, reunited the remaining nine of the 19 […]

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Breaking News , Delta
January 25, 2025

Army Arrests Four IPOB Members, Destroys 23 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

136 Danjuma said the suspected IPOB members were arrested in Oshimili LGA of Delta State, following a series of operations conducted by troops in the Niger Delta region between January 12 to 19, 2025. By Dennis Naku The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, said its troops arrested 25 suspected oil thieves, four of whom are members […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Rivers
January 25, 2025

Stop Disrupting Road Projects, FG Warns Niger Delta Youths 

184 The government criticised the entitlement mentality of some youths who believe the region’s oil production gives them the right to harass contractors and demand money. By Dennis Naku The Federal Government has warned youths in the Niger Delta region to refrain from disrupting ongoing road projects in the area. The government criticised the entitlement […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Human Rights
January 25, 2025

Cross River Born Bishop Kenneth Duke Sentenced To 20 Years Imprisonment For Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl

261 The Bishop pounced on her, covered her mouth and violently raped her on a chair despite her crying and pleading. By Vincent Adekoye A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting at Gudu presided over by Honourable Justice Adebiyi Osolo, has sentenced a prominent Church Founder and Bishop of a popular congregation in Abuja, Bishop […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 24, 2025

De-Caucus Group Launched To Drive Good Governance In Cross River State

221 De-Caucus envisions a society where transformative leadership will inspire progress, and community empowerment, and ensure sustainable development.  By TheInvestigator A politically driven sensitisation and good governance initiative, De-Caucus has been launched in Cross River State. The group aims to nurture leadership, foster collaboration, and drive grassroots mobilisation across the 18 local government areas of […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 23, 2025

President Tinubu Appoints Hillard Eta As Chairman Of NYSC Governing Board

642 The SGF, on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Mr Eta and expressed confidence in his ability to provide exemplary leadership in his new role. By TheInvestigator To strengthen the administration of Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Hillard Eta as Chairman of the […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change , Cross River
January 23, 2025

Odey Oyama, Activist Accused Of Sponsoring Communal War Gets Bail

132 The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. By Emem Joshua A Magistrate Court in Calabar, Cross River State has granted bail to embattled environmental activist, Odey Oyama, after spending days in police custody. The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. Oyama, the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
January 20, 2025

Cross River: NEWSAN And Self Help Africa Combats Open Defecation In Yala LGA, Inaugurates Local Task Group

164 Speaking after her inauguration as the Yala LTG-WASH Chairman, Dr Augustina Okem said she was grateful to lead the group. By TheInvestigator The Local Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LTG-WASH) has been inaugurated to coordinate WASH services in Yala local government area of Cross River State. The body will rekindle the open […]

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Cross River State Governor, Sen Bassey Edet Otu flagging off hydrographic and geotechnical survey for Bakassi Deep Seaport Project.
Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business , Opinion
January 19, 2025

EXPLAINER: Bakassi Deep Seaport Gradually Becoming a Reality BY EDEM DARLINGTON

144 That important milestone signalled a critical and crucial phase of birthing the port. The Bakassi Deep Seaport, a potentially viable economic fortune staring right at the faces of Cross Riverians, nay Nigerians is gradually becoming a reality. With the ongoing hydrographic, geotechnical, and geophysical survey, the dream of the coastal state of South-South Nigeria […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Human Rights
January 19, 2025

Chief Maurice Omin Iso Faces Unjust Detention Amid Legal Battle For Land Rights – Okoi Obono-Obla, Lead Counsel

262 Chief Iso is embroiled in a significant legal battle stemming from Suit No. HC/314/2021, which was initiated on November 26, 2021. By TheInvestigator Chief Maurice Omin Iso has been deemed the target of unjust persecution by authorities, following his recent arrest on December 23, 2024. Iso, a prominent figure in a legal dispute involving […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
January 18, 2025

Gov Otu’s Appointee Lead Protest To PHED, Present 12-Point Demand

141 Responding, the PHED Regional Manager, Engr Gabriel Modupe, says steps are already being taken to address some of the listed concerns. By Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) Electricity consumers in Calabar have staged a peaceful protest at the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) headquarters to decry estimated billing practices and poor power supply. […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change , Cross River , Human Rights
January 18, 2025

Civil Society Rallies For Odey Oyama, Say His Arrest Signals Growing Threat To Environmental Activism

187 As an outspoken critic of unlawful logging activities, Comrade Oyama has dedicated his life to advocating for environmental protection and the rights of local communities. By TheInvestigator The environmental NGO community in Cross River State is voicing serious concerns following the arrest of Comrade Odey Oyama, a prominent environmentalist and human rights defender. Oyama […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health
January 18, 2025

Cross River Health Workers Issue 21 Days Strike Ultimatum To Govt

221 The union said it was disheartening that after over a year of engagement with the government, no meaningful action has been taken to address issues in contention with the union. By Solomon Azu, Guardian Newspaper A 21-day ultimatum has been given to the Cross River State Government by the Joint Action Committee of the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 17, 2025

Governor Otu Praised For Revitalizing Golf In Cross River State

246 This marks the first significant government investment in the Calabar Golf Club since its establishment in 1991, underscoring Governor Otu’s dedication to advancing sports and boosting tourism in the state. By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been lauded for his transformative efforts in revitalizing golf, signaling a major stride […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 17, 2025

Cross River’s Attorney General Distances Self From Alleged Arrest Of Community Leader

281 He also dismissed as fabrication, claims that the said Chief Iso was arrested because he got judgments against the state. By TheInvestigator  The Attorney General of Cross River State and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Ani Esq. has denied any involvement in the alleged arrest and detention of one Chief Maurice Omin Iso, a community […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
January 16, 2025

Yala LGA Chairman Calls For Urgent Establishment Of Urban Development Authority To Address WASH, Security And Infrastructure Issues

446 He also lamented the vandalism of local government properties by hoodlums, attributing some of these challenges to the paucity of funds. By TheInvestigator The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Dr Fred Okem has called on the state government to establish the Yala Urban Development Authority (YUDA) to address critical Water, Sanitation and Hygiene […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
January 16, 2025

Crisis Looms In UNICROSS Over Election Of Internal Governing Council Members

201 … The council members were not even supposed to wait for the governor. Once it was four years, they ought to have left. But it’s a shame that neither the Governor nor the members care about the university … By TheInvestigator  A cold war is brewing in the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
January 15, 2025

CR-SACA Boss Charges Staff To Prioritize Results, Commitment In HIV Intervention Efforts

136 Though primarily focused on prevention programmes, Staff members were encouraged to adopt a client-centred approach, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement in their respective roles.  By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (CR-SACA), Dr Charles Iwara, has urged staff members to adopt a […]

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