During the meeting, members also received updates on several ongoing WASH-related activities, including … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has constituted a nine-member committee to develop a sustainability plan for the group as part of efforts to ensure the continuity of WASH programmes in the state. […]
By Owai Obo His Excellency Governor Bassey Otu, in audience with the GOC 82 Divison of the Nigeria Army and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udo Ka, Major General Oluremi A. Fadairo in Government House Calabar. Date: 05/03/2026
Eyewitnesses attributed the crash to the deteriorating state of the highway, which has been undergoing prolonged rehabilitation. By Emem Julius, Punch Newspaper A truck driver has died, and others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Calabar–Itu Federal Highway, raising safety concerns over the condition of the road. The accident, which occurred in the […]
The civil society body further called on the National Boundary Commission to update official maps … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Civil Society Network has thrown its weight behind Governor Bassey Otu in the renewed dispute over the ownership of 76 oil wells and 239 newly identified oil wells between Cross River State and […]
Stakeholders argue that without urgent legislative reform, stronger enforcement architecture, and community-driven forest governance … By TheInvestigator Civil society organisations and environmental experts have intensified calls for a comprehensive review of the Cross River State Forestry Law, 2010, warning that weak sanctions, enforcement gaps, and outdated legal provisions are accelerating deforestation and forest-related crimes in […]
Mr Wali described Kano and Cross River as “model states” for the WS4H programme, underscoring their success in advocacy, policy reform, and resource mobilisation. By TheInvestigator Mr John Wali, Senior Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor at Self Help Africa (SHA), has urged other Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to emulate the […]
They are also being held over allegations of multiple instances of vandalism of public electrical infrastructure in Calabar. By The Converseer A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has remanded six persons suspected of kidnapping and killing Prof Ekanem Ephraim, a prominent Professor of Neurology at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Those remanded […]
Stakeholders reiterated the need for continued advocacy, expanded access to preventive commodities, and innovative community-driven strategies to reduce new infections and improve public health outcomes in Cross River State. By Asari Eso The Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) has intensified its HIV prevention efforts as stakeholders across the state commemorated […]
The launch concluded with a symbolic handover of the policy document to selected stakeholders, signalling the start of decentralised implementation. By TheInvestigator His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, officially launched the State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy 2025 at a well-attended ceremony held at Channel View Hotel, Calabar. The […]
The pilot initiative will focus on the Yala, Obubra, and Odukpani Local Government Areas (LGAs), targeting existing TBO network members who … By The Investigator Ekondo Microfinance Bank (Ekondo MFB), a leading microfinance institution based in Calabar, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Toiletpride Initiative aimed at addressing the sanitation crisis in Cross […]
.. as IRS gets Corporate Membership from the Institute By Nakanda Iyadim & Achiane Adams The Cross River State Government has announced plans to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to educate taxpayers on their civic responsibilities, particularly in relation to the new tax reforms. The initiative is aimed at promoting voluntary […]
The motion for suspension was moved by the Leader of the House, Rt Hon Francis Bassey Asuquo, representing Odukpani Constituency, and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Rt Hon Davies Etta, from Abi Constituency. By Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Hon Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local […]
This milestone reinforces Cross River State’s dedication to institutionalising inclusive, evidence-based, and community-led WASH governance. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has taken a major step to bolster grassroots water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) governance with the inauguration of the Obubra Local Government Area Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (LTG-WASH). The event, […]
NTDs are a diverse group of conditions that still affect over a billion people worldwide. By Nakanda Iyadim In a strategic move to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the State, the Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government and international development partners to scale up funding and clinical action. Speaking during […]
… during a coordinated raid on Glorious Amazing Grace Hospital in the Ikot Ekpo area of Calabar Municipality, where they were allegedly negotiating the sale of a day-old baby boy for ₦3 million. By TheInvestigator The Nigerian Army has arrested seven suspected human traffickers in Calabar, Cross River State, during a joint intelligence-led operation conducted […]
The training also aimed to enhance the advocacy capacity of NEWSAN members to demand improved WASH policies and increased budgetary allocation for the sector. By Kelvin Obambon In a bid to deepen transparency and strengthen public accountability in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the BudgIT Foundation, in partnership with the Network for Water […]
Behind the walls of Eburutu Barracks, fear is the most enduring resident. Their human rights violation is community living under the shadow of rules. By CrossRiverWatch Admin Residents of Mammy Market, the civilian settlement tucked inside Eburutu Barracks in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, say soldiers often arrive in the “deadly hours” of midnight, […]
When contacted by TheInvestigator, the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon Raymond Inaku, denied the allegations but stated, “It has been resolved, we just returned from Calabar yesterday.” By TheInvestigator Councillors of the 8th Obubra Legislative Assembly have raised an SOS over what they described as the breakdown of democratic governance and accountability in Obubra […]
Ettemma further explained that Effiong allegedly attacked Edet first with a machete he was holding, after which Edet reportedly picked up another machete nearby and retaliated. By TheInvestigator Two middle-aged men have lost their lives following a violent machete clash in Akpap-Okoyong community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident, which occurred […]
The Cross River State Ministry of Establishment, Pensions and Training will communicate the specific date, time, and venue for the training. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced plans to commence a two-day orientation training for newly recruited public servants as part of efforts to conclude the ongoing recruitment exercise into the state […]
Parents and caregivers have been assured that all vaccines are free, safe, effective, and fully funded by the government. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of a statewide Measles-Rubella and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign scheduled to run from Wednesday, February 4 to Sunday, February 15, 2026. The announcement was […]
The Deputy Governor’s office, which initiated the request on December 2, 2025, has not commented on next steps. By TheInvestigator In a significant legal opinion that could resolve decades-old tensions between neighbouring communities, the Cross River State Attorney-General, Barrister Ededem Ani, has concluded that the Adiwam River serves as the official boundary between Ochon in […]
The governor linked the programme to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda … By TheInvestigator Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has inaugurated 196 Rural Development Officers (RDOs) appointed to drive the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Ward-Based Programme (RHWDP) at the grassroots level. The ceremony took place at the Senate Chamber of the University […]
The Ogoja–Katsina Ala–Jalingo Road is an economic artery connecting Nigeria’s food basket to the south of Nigeria. By Ogar Monday The truck lurches violently as its front wheels slam into yet another crater on Ogbuma Junction section of the Ogoja–Katsina Ala road. Inside, Musa Adamu grips the dashboard as the load of yams he is […]
Welcoming him back to the party, the State Chairman of the SDP, Apostle Stella Archibong, expressed confidence that his return would strengthen the party’s reform agenda in Cross River State. By TheInvestigator The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in Cross River State, Mr Patrick Solomon, has officially defected to the Social […]
It will be recalled that during the Christmas and New Year period, Akpanke had visited several critical leaders from the constituency in Calabar with various festive hampers and support. By Our Reporter The Member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, yesterday hosted a mammoth crowd at the Obudu Local Government Secretariat for a special […]
“Together, we can transform our diversity into strength and our aspirations into tangible outcomes,” she said. By Our Reporter As Nigerians usher in the New Year, Dr Betta Edu, has described 2026 as a defining turning point,a year poised to unlock new opportunities, deepen national unity, and deliver audacious restoration for all citizens. In her […]
The 2025 edition of the campaign was implemented under the theme “Your Choice Leaves Traces,” aligning with … By Nakanda Iyadim The Cross River State Government, through the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (CR-SACA) and the Ministry of Health, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other partners, has successfully […]
TheInvestigator will continue to ask the hard questions, because democracy demands nothing less. By TheInvestigator Editorial Board As the curtains draw on 2025, Nigeria stands at a familiar but uncomfortable crossroads – one defined by grand spectacles, loud promises, and persistent governance deficits. From colourful carnivals to ribbon-cutting ceremonies, the country has once again demonstrated […]
Observing the corpse, it seems it has been lying there for over 24 hours because it is swollen and flies have taken over. By TheInvestigator The stench coming from a lifeless body already decomposing has taken over Harbour Junction in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. The dead body is that of a dark-skinned man believed […]