December 23, 2025

Northern Cross River Elders Condemn Former APC Chairman’s “Irresponsible” Outburst, Reaffirm Support For Governor Otu

“Eba did not consult with the Council, acting solely on his own … By Government House Press Leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District have publicly rebuked former APC State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for what they termed an “irresponsible media outburst” regarding internal party matters. The […]

Ticking Time Bomb: Cross River’s Belegete Border Community Remains Unsecured Two Years After Ambazonia Rebel Invasion

Hell was let loose on Belegete, a border community in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State, on December 5, 2023, when Ambazonia rebels from Cameroon stormed the area and unleashed unspeakable terror, killing a traditional ruler and several others in the process. This led to the displacements of over 1,000 while dozens of houses were […]

June 25, 2025

WASH In Crisis: Cross River Government Warned Over Neglect As Open Defecation Threatens Public Health

As WASH stakeholders left the training, one message rang clear: Cross River’s future health and development depend on what is prioritised today. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) Chairman, Engr Okon Ita has issued a stern warning about the dire state of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) […]

Iko Esai Community Crisis: Aidam’s Resignation Sparks Controversy With Local Government Chairman

He described Aidam’s claims as “intellectual dishonesty” and an attempt to manipulate public sentiment. By Trinity Jesam The lingering crisis in Iko Esai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, has sparked a fierce exchange between the Executive Chairman of Akamkpa, Hon Felix Akposi, KSJI, and Mr Patrick Aidam, the former Personal Assistant to […]

March 2, 2025

Decades Of Bloodshed: How A Lingering Land Dispute Fuels Death, Displacement, And Despair In Benue

The Bonta-Ukpute conflict in Benue State, rooted in a decades-long land dispute, has intensified, resulting in over 20 deaths, widespread destruction, and mass displacement. Despite numerous efforts for peace, including calls for government intervention and boundary demarcation, residents continue to suffer, facing food insecurity and lack of aid amid government neglect. By Linus Egwu As […]

August 31, 2024

PIND Reiterates Commitment To Peacebuilding In Niger Delta, Trains Prevent Councils Members In Cross River

The highlight of the event was the induction of new members into the council by the Cross River Traditional Rulers Council. By Archibong Jeremiah Tunji Idowu, the executive director of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), says the organization is committed to promoting peacebuilding in the region. Idowu spoke in Calabar, […]

August 9, 2024

In Nigeria’s Niger Delta, PIND’s Conflict Prevent Council Is Building Peace Across Communities

PIND achieves its mission through strategic partnerships and collaborations with community actors, government, security agents, and non-governmental organisations, local and international, that share similar goals and interests. By Arinze Chijioke  In January 2017, at least four people were killed, several others injured, and 20 houses burnt following the renewed crisis between Oku Iboku, a community in […]

May 12, 2024

Abia Community Strikes In Odukpani, Several Killed

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 in […]