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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
January 14, 2025

Aketi Bowl II: NSSFFL Season 3 National Tournament Unveiled In Calabar

151 The league provides a platform for secondary school students aged 12–18 to showcase their skills, with the ultimate goal of securing educational and sports scholarships. By TheInvestigator Season 3 of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) culminates with the prestigious Aketi Bowl II, as revealed during a press conference held Tuesday in […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 14, 2025

Ikom Market Fire: Chairman Sympathizes With Traders, Urges Vigilance

137 A victim, Mr James Etta, appreciated the Ikom Council Chairman and her team for coming to their rescue. By TheInvestigator Mrs Mercy Nsor, the Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, has sympathised with traders in the Ikom central market over the fire incident that occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She urged them to […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Videos
January 11, 2025

Shocking Confession: Son Reveals Disturbing Details Of Mother’s Murder In Cross River State

142 Matthias, in a video circulating online, narrates how he and his friend killed his mother. By TheInvestigator Matthias Amunde, who allegedly murdered his mother and dumped the body in a well, has narrated how he killed her. The tragic incident was witnessed on Sunday, 29th December 2024, at Chairman Road, Ohong Community in Obudu […]

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January 11, 2025

VIDEO: 203 Illegal Miners Arrested In Yakurr LGA, Cross River State

185 … the arrested individuals reportedly travelled from the troubled Sahel Region of Africa into Cross River State … By TheInvestigator  In an operation early Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, security operatives arrested 203 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to journalist, Iwara […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
January 11, 2025

Akwa Ibom: Governor Umo Eno Dissolves State Executive Council

181 He wished them success in their future endeavours. By TheInvestigator The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Umo Bassey Eno has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a press release issued yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah. According to the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 8, 2025

Cross River Tourism Commissioner, Abubakar Ewa Is Dead

217 By TheInvestigator  The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr Abubakar Robert Ewa is dead. Mr Ewa passed on this evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. CrossRiverWatch reports that Mr Ewa, 61, has been visiting the facility for an undisclosed ailment. As at the time […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
January 5, 2025

BREAKING: Fire Destroys Cross River State High Court In Ogoja

157 By TheInvestigator The Cross River State High Court in Ogoja has been razed down by fire.  TheInvestigator could not ascertain the cause of the fire and the level of damage is unknown at press time. Watch the video below:

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 24, 2024

Cross River State Unveils 2025 Budget Of N538 Billion, Emphasizes Sustainable Growth

224 In his address, Governor Otu stated, “Together, we will build a State that is inclusive, resilient, and prosperous for generations to come.” By TheInvestigator  Governor Bassey Edet Otu Cross River has given assent to the State’s 2025 budget of N538 billion. The budget, themed “Sustainable Growth,” underscores the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development. Governor […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
December 22, 2024

German Citizen Allegedly Held Against His Will In Liberty Gospel Church Calabar

183 Details of the incident remain unclear, and it is yet to be confirmed what led to the alleged detention. By TheInvestigator A Facebook post by renowned human rights advocate Leo Igwe has brought to light the alleged detention of a German citizen, Ulli Schauen, at the Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar Municipality, Cross River […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 20, 2024

Cross River STG-WASH Holds Maiden Meeting, Inaugurate Working Groups To Bolster Efforts

381 Stakeholders participated in a capacity assessment session facilitated via Menti.com, identifying gaps to strengthen through targeted interventions. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) convened its maiden Thursday at the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) Conference Room in Calabar Municipality. The event was in collaboration with Self […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , News
December 18, 2024

Honouring The Contributions Of Migrants To Nigeria’s Economy 

258 By David Ibrahim, Favour Adeboye, Aanuoluwapo Afolabi Since 2000, December 18th has been commemorated as the United Nations International Migrants Day (IMD), to honour and recognise migrants’ contributions to society. As part of activities to commemorate this year’s IMD, iLead Africa and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (OHCHR), held a training from […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
December 17, 2024

Akwa Ibom Workers Concede To January Minimum Wage Kick-Off

287 The labour unions expressed their commitment to supporting the verification exercise’s swift completion, emphasising its importance in facilitating the timely rollout of the new minimum wage in January 2025. By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper The organised labour in Akwa Ibom State has reversed its earlier stance rejecting the state government’s proposal to pay a […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change , Cross River , Investigation
December 16, 2024

How Illegal Mining Endanger Lives, Environment In Cross River

230 By Patrick Obia  On April 20, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in Shikpeche, a quiet community nestled in Bishiri North, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. What should have been another day of labor turned fatal for Peter Shinong and Emmanuel Ushikeh, two young men who died while working in an illegal mining […]

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December 15, 2024

Central Calabar Traditional Rulers Council Honours Etinyin Efefiom Etim Archibong

232 The title further cements his status as a key figure in the preservation and promotion of Efik traditions and values. By TheInvestigator In recognition of his contributions to the community, His Highness, Etinyin Efefom Etim Archibong JP has been conferred with the distinguished title of Etinyin Ke Iboku Utan (Central Calabar). The title covers […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Entertainment , Governance
December 14, 2024

HH Ekpenyong Offiong Ekeng-Ita Installed As Murua Okpoho, Efe Ekpe Mbiaobo Ikoneto Obomitiat Lodge

240 The title reflects the trust and confidence placed in him by the community, which looks forward to his leadership. By TheInvestigator The peaceful community of Obot Ewa Ekeng in Henshaw Town, Calabar South Local Government Area, witnessed a significant cultural event as HH Ekpenyong Offiong Ekeng-Ita was officially installed and coronated as Murua Okpoho. […]

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Breaking News , Health , Nation
December 12, 2024

AHOA Announces Town Hall Meeting To Boost Civil Society Engagement In 2025 UN HLPF

253 Participants are required to pre-register online, with details and links available on AHOA’s official communication channels. By TheInvestigator The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) has unveiled plans for a Town Hall Meeting aimed at enhancing meaningful and evidence-based engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) and indigenous populations in the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]

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Breaking News , Impact , Nation
December 11, 2024

ICIR Awards Six Outstanding OCRP Fellows

228 By Nurudeen Akewusola, The ICIR  The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has recognised six exceptional fellows at the closing ceremony of its Open Contracting Reporting Project (OCRP). At the event, held on Tuesday, December 10 in Abuja, the executive director of TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre and publisher of TheInvestigator, Archibong Jeremiah […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
December 10, 2024

Concerned Citizens Demand Probe Into Controversial Ownership Of Obudu-German Hospital By Cross River Governor

762 Concerned citizens are calling for an investigation into the ownership of the Obudu-German Hospital, which has become a focal point of controversy and conflict of interest involving high-profile figures in Cross River State. Archibong Jeremiah of TheInvestigator has uncovered troubling connections between Dr Betta Edu, the sacked Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, who was the […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
December 10, 2024

Gas Flaring: Niger Delta Communities Suffer As Oil Giants Fail To Pay Nearly N500 Billion In Penalties – Part I

278 Analysis of government data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency’s gas flare tracker, in comparison with government documents from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, reveal multi-billion-naira short falls in payments received by the Commission as gas flare penalties designated by the Petroleum […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News
December 9, 2024

Policy Alert Unite Journalists, Strategize To Tackle Digital Surveillance In Niger Delta

184 The session was followed by a commitment segment, during which participants pledged to apply their newfound knowledge to enhance transparency and accountability. By TheInvestigator Investigative journalists from across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria gathered at Um-neak Hotels, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for a one-day pitching workshop on reporting digital surveillance. Organized by Policy […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
December 8, 2024

Family Accuses Policeman Of Murdering Their Son And Attempting To Bribe Them With N400,000 In Cross River

222 The widow, Christiana, pleaded with Governor Otu’s wife and the IGP to ensure justice for her husband.  By Our Reporter The family of late Monday Raphael Isek has accused Ubi Ikpi Ofem of murdering their son at a cocoa farm in Etung Local Government Area, Cross River State.  They allege that Ofem attempted to […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
December 8, 2024

Investigation: How Poor Workmanship And High Material Costs Leave Ekukunela Community Struggling To Survive

466 By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reports on the dire situation that residents of neglected Ekukunela community in Ikom, central Cross River State find themselves as the only health post serving six villages is collapsing before their very eyes. The construction of a comprehensive health centre for the people started in 2010 but remains uncompleted […]

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December 7, 2024

How 500 Bags Of Rice Handed Over To SSA To The President To Distribute To Persons With Disability Went Missing

210 In a bid to find out from Abba Isa if the allegations leveled against him were true, several calls were put across to him through his private MTN line, but he did not pick any of them, neither did he respond to the text message sent to him. By Chidi Matthew Nwachukwu “We did […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
December 5, 2024

Cross River Police Separate Anti Cultism And Kidnapping Units For Improved Efficiency

253 The Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad was splitted for administrative efficiency and enhanced performance. By Ike Uche The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has split the Anti Cultism and Kidnapping squad from a single unit to two. According to a memo sighted by this reporter, Dragon Squad (Anti […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 5, 2024

Cross River State Executive Council Approves Key Projects And Initiatives In December Meeting

282 The governor concluded the meeting with a call for collective efforts to advance the state’s vision, urging all stakeholders to “Think Cross River State.” By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Executive Council convened its 11th regular meeting for the year at the State Council of Chiefs Chambers, Calabar, presided over by Governor Senator […]

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Breaking News , Governance , State
December 4, 2024

Forum Highlights Need For Openness In Local Governance Across Niger Delta

179 The event also availed participants an opportunity to assess financial flows and budget implementation at the local level … By Our Reporter  Civil society groups in the Niger Delta have called for increased transparency around fiscal flows to local government councils in the region and how they are expended. The call was made yesterday […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 2, 2024

Women’s Political Representation Takes Center Stage At Cross River Town Hall Meeting

192 The event observed a minute of silence to honour the late Prof Bene Edwin Madunagu, a trailblazer in women’s advocacy.  By Archibong Jeremiah As part of activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Cross River State, a town hall meeting themed “Amplifying Women’s Representation in Politics with a Special Focus […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Human Rights
December 2, 2024

Soldiers Assault University Student And Mother In Calabar

304 Efforts were made to get the response of Captain Jemila Jimoh, a spokesperson of the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army on the incident. By Ebube Bruno In Calabar, the Cross River State capital, soldiers of the Nigerian Army, on the night of Wednesday, 27TH of November 2024, assaulted a 19-year-old botany student of […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 2, 2024

Minimum Wage: Organised Labour, Cross River Reach Agreement On 70,000 Naira

280 Responding to whether the industrial action scheduled to commence Monday December 2nd, Ogbodum said “There will be Congress tomorrow (Monday) to determine further action of the Unions. By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River State Government and Organised Labour have reached an agreement on 70,000 national minimum wage. Vanguard learned that they came to the understanding […]

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Receipt issued at the Judiciary Headquarters in Calabar Municipality.
Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
November 30, 2024

Hidden Costs: How Cross River Judiciary Exploits Citizens Seeking Affidavits

756 An investigation by TheInvestigator’s Archibong Jeremiah exposed significant overcharging of court affidavit applicants in Cross River State. Relevant authorities have turned a blind eye to these practices, refusing to respond to Freedom of Information requests. When Rita Njar woke up one October morning in Ikom, Cross River State, she wasn’t expecting her life to […]

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