The National Coordinator urged members to dig deep and ensure that the voices of the people are heard through impactful storytelling. By Frankie Ulom The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Media Network, Cross River State chapter, has welcomed new members. The induction ceremony occurred in Ogoja last month as part of a three-day training program […]
Faith Ochelebe and Benny Ubi, staff members of the budget office, guided participants through the highlights of the 2025 Budget. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government held a public presentation of its 2025 Budget today, providing stakeholders with a detailed breakdown and highlights of the fiscal document to promote transparency, accountability, and public engagement. […]
The group also expressed concern over the increasing anticipatory grab of mangrove forests by foreign interests, especially from China … By TheInvestigator On World Environment Day, the civil society organisation We the People has issued a strong call to action, urging the Cross River State Government to implement robust policies and frameworks to protect the […]
Both Margaret and Friday would not have faced life-threatening situations if the Akwa Ibami health post had been functional. By Archibong Jeremiah In the remote community of Akwa Ibami, located in the hills of Cross River State, the promise of healthcare feels like a distant hope for residents like Ntui Margaret and Friday James. They […]
The meeting ended with a commitment to collaborate for universal access to safe water and sanitation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6. By Our Reporter On Tuesday, the Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources convened its inaugural stakeholders’ meeting to officially launch the Department of WASH Sector Regulation. This initiative aims to strengthen water, […]
Commissioner Mensah expressed confidence in the government’s commitment to improving the living conditions of citizens, particularly those at the grassroots. By Nakanda Iyadim The Cross River State Commissioner for Water Resources, Barr. Bassey Mensah has assured stakeholders that the State’s Water Law, recently passed by the State Assembly, will soon be assented to by Governor […]
Dr Vivian promised to visit Umon Island to see how the facility can be upgraded. As well as ensure the establishment of a general hospital in Biase. By Archibong Jeremiah On Umon Island, a remote community in Cross River State, Nigeria, the dire state of healthcare and the shadows of neglect threaten the lives of […]
The convict was arrested at his residence in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, on May 5, 2025, by a team of operatives during a sting operation. By Agency Reporter Justice Maurine Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has convicted and sentenced Elijah Okwa Etenrulimre to three months imprisonment […]
The lawmakers also threw their support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu … By TheInvestigator In a strong show of political solidarity, members of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) from Cross River State have thrown their weight behind Governor Bassey Edet Otu, endorsing him for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]
These newly commissioned offices are part of a larger initiative marking Governor Otu’s two-year journey as the “People First” Governor of Cross River State. By TheInvestigator To celebrate his second anniversary in office, Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Edet Otu officially inaugurated the newly renovated Governor’s Office Complex in Calabar on Thursday, May 29, […]
The Forum also honoured Her Excellency Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the only awardee of the night, for her advocacy for women’s inclusion in the transport sector and her impactful humanitarian efforts. By TheInvestigator Political leaders, government appointees, and stakeholders gathered in Calabar on Tuesday to celebrate the second anniversary of Senator Bassey Otu’s administration as […]
The Commissioner of Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang led the project inspection tour. By TheInvestigator In celebration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second year in office, the Cross River State Ministry of Information organised a media tour yesterday to showcase completed and ongoing infrastructure and development projects across Calabar South and Municipality. The tour, which began […]
The judgment is perceived to have a reverberating effect across the state, as most criminal cases before the Customary Courts are said to border on forcible entry on land. By TheInvestigator A Chief Magistrate’s Court of Cross River State, Nigeria sitting as Court No 2 Akpet Central, Biase LGA and presided over by His Worship, […]
Three commissioners spoke in support of re-electing Tinubu and Otu in 2027. By TheInvestigator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu have received an endorsement for a second term in office from the state’s College of Commissioners. The College of Commissioners convened at the Ministry of Women Affairs conference hall […]
Anyone with relevant information that could aid in locating them is urged to contact Gift at 09160642936. By TheInvestigator Two men, Odu Emmanuel Odu and Eja Ndifon Vincent, both aged 32, have been declared missing after reportedly embarking on a journey from Lagos to Imo State. According to a missing persons alert circulated on social […]
Describing the bill as “very dear to his heart,” Hon Aruku assured that the executive, led by the people’s first Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, would give the bill the attention it deserves soon. By WASH Media Network Journalists in Cross River State have made a heartfelt appeal to Governor Bassey Otu to promptly sign the […]
It aims to strengthen the capacity of the state’s WASH Media Network, empowering them to serve as watchdogs, storytellers, and advocates. By TheInvestigator In a significant effort to address the ongoing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) crisis in Cross River State, a three-day media training programme for members of the WASH Media Network is taking […]
The distribution exercise began 3 days after TheInvestigator and CrossRiverWatch published special reports on the state of Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. By TheInvestigator In a decisive move to advance maternal and newborn healthcare across the state, the Cross River State Government, has officially flagged off the distribution of Antenatal Care (ANC) Mama’s Kits […]
He paid tribute to a generation of politicians who, despite persecution and suppression, remained resolute in their opposition to one-party dominance. By TheInvestigator Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a prominent lawyer, political figure and former presidential aide, has expressed deep concern over the growing decline of opposition politics in Cross River State, following a wave of defections […]
Efforts to reach Mr Effiom for a response were unsuccessful as of press time. By TheInvestigator Tensions within the Cross River State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) escalated on Thursday as two political parties—the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—formally dissociated themselves from the recent endorsement of Governor Bassey […]
Health workers in Cross River State are working under conditions that are not fit for health services. This report by Archibong Jeremiah reveals that some operate from life-threatening infrastructures, lack manpower, electricity, drugs, and WASH facilities, and deal with insecurity to save lives. One morning in January 2025, Mr Effiong Bassey, Head of Ikot Inwang […]
“Notwithstanding, today, there is never a group that is not faced with any challenges. But the regard and coming back strongly are what is imminent.” Rt Hon Elvert said. By TheInvestigator Stakeholders and party faithful of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in all 6 local government areas of the Central Senatorial District of Cross River […]
Mr Solomon was the NRM governorship flag bearer in the 2023 general election. By TheInvestigator In a move that has stirred political discussions across Cross River State, Patrick Solomon, a prominent member of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), has officially tendered his resignation from the party with immediate effect. In his resignation letter addressed to […]
In his response, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams thanked the people of Yakurr for celebrating Easter with him at his residence. By TheInvestigator Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Yakurr communities in the 13 council wards of Constituency I and II in Yakurr Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River […]
TheInvestigator contacted Mr Darlington Edem, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the state governor to verify the claim. In a short response, Edem said, “No. Please ignore.” By TheInvestigator Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The New Testament describes […]
He appointed Comrade Gifted Nelson as his new Special Assistant on Youth Affairs following a request by the youths … By TheInvestigator The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Central Chapter, today had an interactive session with Sen Eteng Jonah Williams, a member representing the central senatorial district in the senate. The interactive […]
“The vaccine is free, safe, and effective for all children,” the statement reassures. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of the first round of the 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDS 1) aimed at combating the spread of poliomyelitis. According to an official notification released on April 14, the exercise […]
As a partner in the SMGL programme, CHEDRES implemented a range of activities to improve maternal health outcomes, including: Maternal health is a crucial component of global public health, particularly in developing nations where maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high. Nigeria, one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates, has been the focus […]
John stated that the transport manager declined to provide the driver’s phone number and has not offered any explanation for the disappearance. By TheInvestigator A man identified as Isaac Enameh has been declared missing by his brother, John Enameh, after allegedly boarding a commercial vehicle operated by the “Young Shall Grow” transport company from Ajah, […]
Let it be said clearly: any candidate who emerges under the current structure must be prepared to build their own political machinery, as support from the state party apparatus is far from guaranteed—and in some cases, may even be actively undermined. Recently, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State demonstrated an uncommon show […]