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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Cross River , Delta , Health , Imo
July 16, 2024

USAID-Supported FundTB Project Seeks Policy Changes For Improved Interventions

402 A unique dimension of the project is that it will also work with the private sector to attract funding for improved TB services. By TheInvestigator  Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
July 16, 2024

Cross River: Ministry Of Education Endorses Students Orientation Summit

567 Highlighting the importance of hard work and dedication, the commissioner attributed his own success to these values and urged others to adopt the same principles in their endeavors. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Education has officially endorsed an upcoming series of Educational Orientation Summits aimed at secondary schools and tertiary institutions […]

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Breaking News , Ondo
July 14, 2024

Ondo Woman Finds Cleric Grinding Exhumed Body Of Her One-Year-Old Child

328 Aliyu was also present at the baby’s burial with the rest of the woman’s family. By Timileyin Akinmoyeje Aliyu, a self-proclaimed cleric in Omi-Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been caught grinding the exhumed remains of a one-year-old infant he should have taken care of, FIJ has learned. Aliyu was caught […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
July 12, 2024

Advocacy For Increased Engagement Of Cross Riverians In Sports Development Sparks Mutual Commitment

327 The visit also served as an invitation for the Minister to strengthen ties with the state through a more active presence at the Cross River State Liaison Office in Abuja. By Uchino Amatey A visit advocating for increased engagement of Cross Riverians in the Ministry of Sports Development activities has yielded a mutual commitment […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
July 8, 2024

NELFUND: UNICROSS Alumni Appeal To Gov Otu To Facilitate Enlistment Of Varsity

500 The association noted that “majority of the students of UNICROSS are Cross Riverians and we all know that our state is a civil service state. By TheInvestigator The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has called on the state government to facilitate the enlistment of the university in the Nigerian Education Loan […]

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Abia , Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
July 7, 2024

Financial Anomalies Uncovered: Over 10 Nigerian Ministries Engage In Illegal Transactions

1,053 TheInvestigator probe of financial transactions by Federal MDAs revealed that money meant for official assignments was paid into personal accounts to the tune of over N1.8b. By Archibong Jeremiah The investigation uncovered financial irregularities involving over 10 Nigerian Ministries engaging in illegal transactions. The MDAs reportedly violated Nigeria’s Financial Regulations, 2009 by paying public […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education , Governance
July 6, 2024

FOMWAN Partners Cross River Govt On Girl Child Education

428 Responding, the State Commissioner for women Affairs and Social Development, Hon Edema Irom, commended the Women Muslim organisation for its giant strides in the state.  By TheInvestigator The Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) has expressed its readiness to partner with Cross River State Government as part of efforts to improve girl […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Videos
July 5, 2024

VIDEO: Daniel Obo Speaks Out On Successorship Tussle And Council Membership

496 He denied allegations that his administration was an appendage of government. By Archibong Jeremiah  The immediate past chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Cross River State chapter, Daniel Obo has said he is proud of the legacy his administration has left behind. Obo, now the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Edet […]

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Type A skill acquisition center Ikot Okoro, Oruk Anam LGA, Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
July 4, 2024

Empty Hall And Overgrown Weeds: State Of Unutilized Skill Acquisition Center In Akwa Ibom

647 The project was a constituency project by Hon. Unyime Idem, a member representing the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. By Archibong Jeremiah This report exposes an unused skill acquisition center in Oruk Anam LGA, Akwa Ibom State, commissioned in 2023 but remains empty and overrun by weeds. Residents express disappointment […]

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

Nigeria’s ‘Hero Priest’ Fighting Poverty With Community Education Interventions

719 As COR Africa struggles to overcome its challenges, Shantal prays daily that the nonprofit gets all the support it needs to sustain its programmes so her kids can stay in school. By Archibong Jeremiah As she fled the scourge of armed conflict in her hometown of Cameroon to seek refuge in neighbouring Nigeria, Eseh […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
July 2, 2024

How Former Gov Emmanuel’s Administration Diverted Bursary, Scholarship Funds In Akwa Ibom State

806 Saviour said his financial struggle caused him emotional trauma which gradually led to poor academic performance. By Ekemini Simon  In 2015, when Saviour Matthew scored 292 in the University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and was offered admission to study Communication Arts at the University of […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
July 1, 2024

Misappropriation: Assemblies Of God Church Demote, Suspend Rev Linus Ijigu In Cross River

806 Reverend Victor Esangha is the new head. He’s from Ukele in Yala local government area. By TheInvestigator The Ogoja district Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Cross River State has been suspended for alleged misappropriation of funds and intimidation of colleagues. Reverend Linus Ijigu whose suspension was handed down from the national authority of […]

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Bayelsa , Breaking News , Investigation
June 27, 2024

From Teacher To Principal: How Pedro Dennis Transformed A Technical College Into A Model Despite Opposition

882 Henry Ogbodo’s two children are attending the technical college—one of his sons, Richmond graduated in 2023 from the Welding and Fabrication Department. By Arinze Chijioke Pedro Dennis’s emergence as the pioneer principal of Government Science and Technological College Swali, Yenagoa in Bayelsa State was not mere happenstance. It was a result of his leadership […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Entertainment
June 27, 2024

NGO Put Smile On Refugee Faces Using Netball

448 CSED hopes that the Cameroonians will definitely be inspired by the story of Mary Cholhok Nuba, a former South Sudanese refugee, who is now a netball superstar in England. By TheInvestigator  Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative has marked the 2024 Refugee Week and the International Olympic Day in Ogoja. A netball exhibition […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
June 26, 2024

Investigation: Cross River Contractor Fails To Deliver After N143m Payment

1,177 Had the contractor delivered the job Marvellous Simon Friday and his gang would not have been able to steal cassava from the farm and the security man would not have been put at risk. By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reveals discrepancies between the payments made to Ijo Maritime Services Limited and the absence of […]

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Breaking News , Delta
June 23, 2024

1,000 Displaced As Delta Demolishes 40 Buildings

386 From the beginning various government agencies told them the land belongs to the government but they refused since Kefas, Ibori, Uduaghan, Okowa and now it’s Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. By Matthew Ochei Over 1,000 people were displaced as Delta State Government on Friday demolished hotels, schools among other buildings at the popular 74 Road and […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
June 21, 2024

Abi Paramount Ruler Named Chairman Of Cross River State Council Of Chiefs

573 The appointment is effective from 21st June 2024 and will be for a term of two years. By TheInvestigator  The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has appointed His Royal Majesty Ovai Solomon Osim Edward JP, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, as Chairman, State Council of Chiefs. The appointment […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
June 20, 2024

Cross River NYCN Chapter Chairman Hands Over Baton, Expresses Gratitude

352 He acknowledged that the experience may not have been perfect but expressed his appreciation to his team and the coordinators of the 18 LGAs in the state. By TheInvestigator Comrade Dan Obo, Jnr., the outgoing Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River State Chapter, has expressed his gratitude to the […]

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Abia , Breaking News , Impact
June 20, 2024

In Nigeria, AfricaPlan Foundation Is Helping Young People Achieve Their Tech Dreams

676 Over the next few years, the foundation plans to increase the numbers per cohort and also add one or two more instances per year. By Arinze Chijioke Upon graduation from the Abia State University, Uturu in 2018, Amarachi Iheakam started job-hunting on different platforms including fiverr, Upwork, Linkedin and Indeed, but she was unsuccessful.  […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Nation
June 18, 2024

Poultry Value Chain, Contributes Notably To Nigeria’s Economy – PAN Chairman

547 Mr Ezebiora said this at the inaugural Delta State Poultry Summit organized by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Delta State Chapter, at the PTI Conference Center, Effurun, Delta State, on Saturday, June 8, 2024.   Our Reporter  The National President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, has stated that the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
June 15, 2024

Police Arrest Kidnapping Gang Leader, Rescue Victim

619 Investigation revealed that Kingsley Eyo Andem was attacked based on allegations of dating the girlfriend of the gang’s leader, identified as ‘Olismam,’ the mastermind behind this brutal act. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended a notorious kidnapping gang leader known as “Tallest,” whose other names are yet unknown. This arrest […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Impact , Ondo
June 10, 2024

Gov Aiyedatiwa Orders Completion Of Owena Dam After TheInvestigator’s Report

572 The report, published on April 19, 2024, revealed the political intrigues and lack of will that stalled the completion of the project.  By Alaba Adeyemi Following an investigation by TheInvestigator titled “Despite Spending N5 Billion, 16 Years Later Owena Multipurpose Dam Remains Uncompleted”, the Ondo State Government has begun the process of continuing the […]

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Late ASP Onen Emmanuel Ofem (rtd).
Breaking News , Cross River
June 9, 2024

Retired Assistant Superintendent Of Police, Emmanuel Ofem Passes Away At 66

657 The retired Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) born on Christmas Day, 1958 passed on after a brief illness. By TheInvestigator Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Onen Emmanuel Ofem (rtd) has passed on. He gave up the ghost early Sunday, June 9, 2024. The retired Assistant Superintendent of Police born on Christmas Day, 1958 passed […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
June 6, 2024

University Of Cross River State Suspends Academic Activities For Student Week

528 The week-long event, which runs from Wednesday, June 05, 2024, to Friday, June 07, 2024, will see a series of activities taking place across all campuses of the institution.  By Able Winnard Today marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Student Union Week at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The week-long event, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
June 5, 2024

FOMWAN Receives Recognition And Support From Cross River State First Lady

546 Reverend Otu reiterated the commitment of FOMWAN interventions in the areas of health, education and women empowerment. By TheInvestigator Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Reverend Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has assured the Federation of  Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) of adequate support and partnership of her office, saying the organization has […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business
June 5, 2024

Chaos At Heritage Bank Calabar As Customers Besiege Office To Recover Monies

611 Hundreds of customers gathered outside the bank’s headquarters in Calabar, opposite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at 7am, demanding access to their funds.  By The Nation The Heritage Bank office in Calabar, Cross Rivee State, was thrown into chaos on Wednesday morning, with customers threatening to break down the facility for fear of […]

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Breaking News , Rivers
June 5, 2024

Three People Killed In Tanker Explosion – Police

369 A NAN correspondent who visited the accident scene saw the burnt vehicle and charred bodies of victims on the road. By Agency Reporter The police in Rivers State have confirmed that three people were killed when a fuel tanker exploded on Tuesday in the state. The incident occurred when a petrol-laden tanker which veered […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
June 5, 2024

Cross River State Government Begins Rehabilitation Of Mentally Challenged Persons

466 At the commencement of the initiative, the facility had over 30 occupants.  By Government House Press The Cross River State Government has initiated a comprehensive exercise to remove mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Calabar, the state’s capital. This effort follows the recent commissioning of a mental holding center by the Governor, Senator […]

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Breaking News , Nation
June 4, 2024

PSC Releases List Of 10,000 Successful Applicants For Police Constable Roles

640 Arase said 10 applicants were selected from each of the LGAs in the country as advised by the National Assembly. By Ayodele Oluwafemi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the list of 10,000 people who applied for constable and specialist cadre roles in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). PSC said the successful applicants […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Nation
June 4, 2024

Organised Labour Suspends Strike

595 During the failed talks with the government, labour rejected three government offers, the latest being ₦60,000. The TUC and the NLC subsequently pulled out of negotiations, insisting on ₦494,000 as the new minimum wage. By Lucky Obewo-Isawode and Emmanuel Egobiambu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their […]

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