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June 3, 2024

Cross River State Police Command Investigates Allegations Against Commander

549 Grimah says the Cross River State Police Command has zero tolerance for extortion and all forms of corrupt practices. He also says the findings of the investigation will be made public. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command in Nigeria is investigating allegations of misconduct against SP Eremi, Commander of Operation Akpakwu. The […]

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June 3, 2024

Labour Union Shut Down National Grid

477 The shutdown started from the Benin transmission operator to other substations in Ganmo, Benin, Ayede, Olorunsogo, Akangba and Osogbo.  By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Labour union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a blackout as a nationwide strike begins. TCN in a statement states that the national grid […]

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June 2, 2024

NLC, Affiliate Members Mobilize For Monday’s Strike

451 The organized Labour had declared an indefinite strike on Friday following a breakdown on the new minimum wage negotiation with the government. By Galaxy TV Economic activities across Nigeria will be shut down by 12 a.m. on Monday morning as workers in the banking, oil and gas, medical and health, electricity, aviation, judiciary, and […]

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June 1, 2024

NLC And TUC Announce Nationwide Strike

651 The unions are calling on all workers to join the strike. They say that the strike will continue until the government meets their demands. By TheInvestigator The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. The unions are demanding a […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 30, 2024

Citizen Exposes Alleged Extortion Scheme At School Of Health Technology In Calabar

556 The reported allegations have sparked public concern and calls for accountability within the institution. By TheInvestigator The School of Health Technology in Calabar is under scrutiny for the alleged extortion of its final-year students. According to a concerned citizen, Agba Jalingo, the students have been asked to pay exorbitant fees for various purposes, including […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
May 30, 2024

Investigation: Community Left To Suffer After ₦297.7 Million Road Project Stalls

794 At least Bayou La Batre Ltd did more than 55% of its job but Bluecream Investment Limited fell short of that because it abandoned the project in an early stage. By Archibong Jeremiah Residents of Ayeabam community in Akamkpa local government area in Southern Cross River State, are suffering due to an unfinished road […]

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Breaking News , Edo , Education
May 30, 2024

Harassment In First Year, Rape In Final Year: How UNIBEN Philosophy Lecturer Anthony Asekhauno Drove Ex-Student Into Depression

795 “He locked the door, pushed me down, held me down with his body on a desk and had his way. He forced me to sit and wait behind, then took me to the staff club,” she added. By Abimbola Abatta When Debbie Moringa (not real name) began her studies at the University of Benin […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
May 27, 2024

Gov Otu Intervenes In Cross River State Assembly Crisis, Calls For A Truce

462 He urged the aggrieved members and the Speaker to find a truce while calling on the Speaker to understand that he is a “first among equals” and that members have rights and benefits that should not be denied by his office. The political crisis in the Cross River State House of Assembly shows no […]

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May 26, 2024

Cross River Court To Hear Suit On Eviction Of Cocoa Allottees June 6

445 After an argument on a motion for an interlocutory injunction, counsel to the defendant, Wodah Ogar, conceded that he was prepared to allow the status quo to remain as it were. By Richard Ndoma A High Court sitting in Effraya, Etung local government area of Cross River State, has fixed June 6, 2024, for […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
May 26, 2024

Prince Joseph Mark Bags Three-Year Jail Time For Sexually Exploiting Minors

399 The conviction follows a trial where the accused faced four charges, two of which he was found guilty of. By Able Winnard Prince Joseph Mark has been found guilty of sexually exploiting a six-year-old and an eleven-year-old, leading to a three-year prison sentence and a Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) fine as restitution to […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
May 22, 2024

First Bank And Globus Bank Accounts Implicated In Cross River State House Of Assembly Impeachment Saga

757 Agba Jalingo, Publisher of CrossRiverWatch took to Facebook to share bank statements to the Assembly accounts from which Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem is accused of fleecing. By TheInvestigator As the impeachment drama that erupted in the Cross River State House of Assembly earlier today keeps getting attention, more evidence of the impeached speaker’s misappropriation […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Videos
May 22, 2024

Cross River State Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment Sparks Dispute

3,943 Watch the chaotic scenes and political turmoil that unfolded with the controversial impeachment decision of the 17 members. By TheInvestigator After a dramatic session involving punches, a seizure of the mace, and a subsequent announcement of the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, the Cross River State House Assembly has maintained that he remains Speaker.  […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Opinion
May 15, 2024

Mazi Ugba Morphy: An Open Book And Its Lessons BY MAX EBA

447 There is yet another chapter of this ‘book’ dealing with the need to think homeward in terms of our investments. Ntol Ray Ugba Morphy, a scion of the legendary Chief Iwong Iyamogun Morphy of Ishibori, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, is an open book I have been reading for a couple […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Videos
May 15, 2024

As Fuel Price Increases, Trucks Return To Calabar Highway

637 The trucks are parked on the highway while waiting for their turn to lift fuel. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard In June last year, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu inaugurated a Task Force on Petroleum Products Monitoring to ensure that petroleum products were not diverted or hoarded. They were […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business
May 15, 2024

Governor Otu Secures $3.5bn AfreximBank Funding For Major Projects

434 Otu noted that “This is a world-class partnership that will result in positioning Cross River State economically.” By Government House Press Cross River State government has secured a $3.5 billion funding from the Pan-African multilateral financial institution, African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) for some of its key infrastructure projects in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, […]

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May 14, 2024

BREAKING: Pipeline Explodes In Bayelsa State (VIDEO)

665 At press time, the actual facticity rocked by the explosion is unknown and no record of casualty has been announced. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard A pipeline exploded this morning (Tuesday 14 May 2024) between 10 am and 10:20 am in the Gbarain axis in Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State. According to Niger Delta […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 12, 2024

UNICROSS Alumni President Calls For Calm, Says The Institution Is Not Defined By Its Current Struggle

599 He called for calm maintaining that when the storm is over, the true picture of the multi-dimensional crisis would be clearer. By TheInvestigator The ongoing crisis in the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has been described as a phase that will lead to greatness. Dr. Inyali Peter, the National President of the UNICROSS […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
May 12, 2024

Abia Community Strikes In Odukpani, Several Killed

571 This is not the first time the Mbiabong-Ukwa community has been allegedly targeted by the Isu community. By TheInvestigator The Mbiabong-Ukwa community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State was allegedly attacked by the Isu community in Abia State on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. The attackers, who were reportedly aided by men […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
May 12, 2024

JUST IN: John Gaul, Former Cross River Assembly Speaker Dumps PDP

432 Lebo did not give a reason for his resignation in the letter. But there is speculation that he may join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and run for House of Representatives in the next general elections. By TheInvestigator Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, has […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business
May 10, 2024

Cross River Police Commissioner Urges Business Operators To Prioritize Security

458 The collaboration between private business operators, hoteliers, and the Cross River State Police Command is expected to enhance security and reduce crime rates across the state. By TheInvestigator Private business operators and hoteliers in Cross River State have been urged to prioritize security within their establishments. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Investigation , Ondo
May 10, 2024

Ondo State Government Sold Farmers’ Lands To Investors, Refused To Compensate Them Then Ignored Court Orders

523 Justice Aderemi Adegoroye who presided over the case granted the prayers. However, the Ondo State Government and SAO Agro Allied Services did not obey the orders. By Alaba Adeyemi On the 18th of April 2023, farmers in communities around the Oluwa forest in Ore Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State woke up to […]

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May 10, 2024

Justice Dugbo Vindicates Charles Oberu In Sex Tape Case

692 In her ruling, Justice Dugbo held that the prosecution failed to link the iPhone involved in the case to the defendant, and therefore failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.  By Able Winnard In a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Calabar, Justice Rosemary Dugbo has discharged and acquitted Charles […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
May 10, 2024

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

277 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 […]

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May 9, 2024

UNICROSS SUG President Suspended After Organizing Protest

610 Additionally, a five-member committee was formed “to investigate the allegations against Comr. Humphrey.” By TheInvestigator In a surprising turn of events, the Student Union Government (SUG) parliament of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has suspended its president, Comr. Ogbodim Udop Humphrey. The suspension stems from a protest organized by Comr. Humphrey on […]

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May 9, 2024

Police Seek Help In Locating Family Of Three Young Siblings Found Abandoned In Akwa Ibom State

455 The children, who were all of the same parents and residents of Ikot Akpa Efor Uruan, were found along old Oron road in Ibiaku Ishiet and taken to the Dakada Division of the Police Command. By TheInvestigator The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has released a statement regarding the discovery of three young siblings, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 8, 2024

Cross River University Shuffles Leadership: Acting VC Appointed Amidst Investigation

646 This follows the suspension of the former vice-chancellor, Professor Augustine Oko Angba, by the University Governing Council. By TheInvestigator In a sudden turn of events, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) announced the appointment of Professor Stephen Ncha Ochang as acting vice chancellor on May 7, 2024. This follows the suspension of the […]

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May 8, 2024

Gunmen Abduct Four-Month-Old Baby

426 Suspected gunmen stormed a family bedroom around 3 a.m. and abducted the four-month-old before zooming off in a waiting vehicle, the victim’s father said. By Saviour Imukudo A four-month-old baby has been abducted by suspected gunmen in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. The baby’s father, Udeme Eyo told Tribune newspaper that the incident happened around 3 […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 8, 2024

Yakurr Lawmaker Launches Law School Grant Program For Graduates

408 Qualified law graduates are requested to send evidence of successful application and certificate of origin to 08103044440 on WhatsApp. By TheInvestigator The member representing Yakurr 1 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Cyril James Omini has launched the Law School Grant Program.  The grant aimed at subsidizing the cost […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
May 7, 2024

Cross River Govt Revamps School Feeding Program, Disengages Old Vendors

561 While details on the selection of new vendors are yet to be announced, this move signals a significant change for the program in Cross River State. By Christiana Ofem In a move aimed at reinvigorating the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, the Cross River State government has announced the disengagement of its former vendors, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
May 7, 2024

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

485 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 […]

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