By Archibong Jeremiah Inibehe Effiong’s appeal hearing against his 2022 contempt of court conviction was postponed today, March 18th, 2024, at the Court of Appeal, Calabar Judicial Division. The reason for the postponement was due to circumstances beyond the control of the judges. Mr. Effiong, who is a lawyer himself, filed the appeal in 2022 […]
By Our Reporter Nigerian Army troops has allegedly killed 11 people and set houses at blaze on Monday morning in Igbomotoru community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The soldiers were said to arrive the community in five gunboats and razed three houses suspected to be the hideout of a militant […]
By Archibong Jeremiah The burial plans of late Lt. Daniel Obo Ayang (rtd) who passed away on Friday 9th February 2024 at the age of 79 years have been released by the family. Comr. Daniel Obo Jr. Special Adviser on youth mobilization to Gov. Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State in a statement notifying […]
Governor Bassey Otu said the state was ready to forge strategic partnership in key sectors of the state’s economy. By Agency Reporter The management of Fidelity Bank of Nigeria has expressed its readiness and commitment to partner Cross River State government in key areas of agriculture and infrastructural development. The bank, led by the Chairman, […]
The N43m Contract To Unregistered Company Violates State Procurement Law, SFTAS Goals By Christiana Ofem Public money intended to revitalize Cross River’s Callywood studio went astray. A probe found the N43 Million contract for studio equipment went to an unregistered company, violating procurement laws. The studio is now derelict, and the entertainment industry is frustrated. […]
In her acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Susan Ohen, thanked the governor. By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Tuesday, inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to draw up a development framework for the optimization of oil palm, cocoa, and coffee value chains in the state. Inaugurating the committee, Governor […]
Says major reforms are ongoing in agric sector By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has disclosed that his administration is driving a major reform in the agriculture sub- sector of the state. Governor Otu who spoke in his office Wednesday, when he received the report of the committee set up […]
TheInvestigator Hub prioritizes the safety and well-being of its volunteers. Training and support will be provided throughout the volunteer service. By Christiana Ofem TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub, a champion for investigative journalism and social justice in the Niger Delta, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join their team. In a statement signed by its […]
Pregnant women forced to travel long distances for medical care, risking complications. By Violet Ikong Abenyo, is one of the communities that make up Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Though located in the state’s capital, the community suffers from government neglect, which is evident even in its primary healthcare. Like many communities across Nigeria, Abenyo […]
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 […]
In an amateur video obtained by our newsroom, the alleged gang’s leader is Kingsley Agara. They have been taken into Police custody. By TheInvestigator Youths in State House Estate Calabar Municipality in Cross River State in collaboration with the Police have arrested two thieves. They were apprehended at about 3 am on Friday while vandalizing […]
Some of the construction equipment recovered and returned includes 1 1050k dozer, 1 payloader, 1 grader, 1 850J dozer, 1 backo, and 2 excavators. By Matthew Okache The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has recovered some state-owned construction equipment following an investigation into the misappropriation […]
The new appointees were charged to be good ambassadors to their communities by the Governor. By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointed members of Urban Development Authority. He also appointed liaison officers for each of the state constituencies. The new appointees were charged to be good […]
In the heart of Ondo State, Nigeria, lies the abandoned Araromi Seaside-Lekki Road project. What began with lofty aspirations and ceremonial fanfare has devolved into a saga of broken pledges and vanished contractors. Residents, once hopeful for economic revitalization, now lament the road’s stalled development and ponder its uncertain fate, Alaba Adeyemi of DNN reports. On […]
As bad as the water situation in Agbara and Ekureku is, it has yet to get the attention of the government, and community members get attacked or threatened for publicly calling out the government to address the issue. By Violet Ikong Helen Imoke (name changed for fear of victimization) leaves her house every morning before […]
This announcement, made by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche came shortly after the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. By Christiana Ofem In a recent move, Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has approved the appointments of several individuals to various boards and agencies within the state government. This announcement, made […]
It was announced in a press release with reference number GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I V/43, dated 5th of March 2024 and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. It was announced in a press […]
Despite the setback, Edem, a Cross Riverian secured a well-deserved bronze medal, equaling her achievement at the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco. By Our Reporter Table tennis player Offiong Edem Tuesday secured a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. Her effort marks the first medal for Nigeria […]
This report highlights the challenges faced by the Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Cross River State after a government directive restricted deliveries at the facility. By Archibong Jeremiah Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State serves five communities – Lefanghi, Okwalike, Patapata, Ikwekali, and […]
Also, the position of the Commissioner that pension and gratuities are sometimes covered by a margin of increase as emergencies are questionable. By Ekemini Simon The scrutiny of the financial statements of Akwa Ibom State between 2008 and 2023 has revealed questionable spending by the Government. A careful examination of the financial reports from the […]
Road Doctor Engineering Limited, Adafat Integrated Services Limited and Goldenjist Engineering Limited were the companies used to ‘execute’ a road project in Kwali Council Area of the Federal Capital Territory that was never completed for 10 years, Beloved John reports. When the first construction company visited Bako village in 2015, the villagers were delighted as […]
The cause of death for Henshaw’s mother has not been publicly disclosed. By Archibong Jeremiah Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw shared the heartbreaking news of her mother’s passing on social media today. In a Facebook post, Henshaw wrote, “Dear friends and fans, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear […]
In a video shared by Ojah Ojah on Facebook, the incident happened on Saturday at Chamley by Dan Archibong, previously known as White House. By TheInvestigator A power surge in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State has left two in critical condition. In a video shared by Ojah Ojah on Facebook, the […]
Details regarding the specific locations of the wells, the companies involved, and the projected timeline for production are not yet available. By Archibong Jeremiah In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Darlington Edem, the deputy chief press secretary to the governor of Cross River State, announced the news of the state’s imminent return to oil production. […]
Hon. Rita Ayim, who represented the Ogoja State Constituency, and Mrs. Cynthia Nkasi who fought to be APC candidate for Yala 2 State Constituency for the 2023 polls lend their voices to the cry of Hon. Mercy Akpama. By Archibong Jeremiah The member representing Yakurr 2 state constituency in the Cross River State House of […]
The bad state of Obollo-Oturkpo road on Enugu-Benue borders makes passengers traveling from Eastern parts of the country to the North apply Enugu-Kogi route, which today records steady kidnap cases. Ben Aroh examines the economic importance of the road in this report. Victims Recount Ordeals Samson Ejikeme, a commercial driver, was in December 2023 kidnapped […]
Participants will embark on a walk starting from the 11/11 roundabout and culminating at Calabar Municipal, symbolizing their collective steps towards a brighter future for technology and wellness. By Christiana Ofem Guru Innovation Hub is calling all tech enthusiasts in Calabar for a highly anticipated Techies Walkathon. Oyo Effiom, founder of the hub in a […]
The Akamkpa daughter shared some of her past activities within and outside Cross River State. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has encouraged Queen Manyi Affangha, Face of Culture Africa 2022/2023 to continue being a good ambassador of the State. Sen. Otu made the call during a courtesy from the […]
Conveying Labour’s concerns, Cross River State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gregory Olayi, said the are protesting over the stark economic realities. By Agency Reporter Governor Bassey Otu has called on the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, in Cross River State to support the government’s effort towards sanitizing the state civil service, which has been blighted by several […]
He recommended that the leaders address the press, articulate their grievances, and disperse peacefully thereafter. By Agency Reporter In preparation for the nationwide peaceful protest organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) slated for 27th & 28th February 2024, the Commissioner of Police for Cross River State Command, CP Augustine Grimah, has outlined stringent security […]