October 17, 2025

Governor Otu Deepens Citizen Participation As Cross River Hosts Southern Budget Consultative Forum

Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon Okon Owuna, praised the participatory process, describing it as a hallmark of responsive leadership. By TheInvestigator The government of Cross River State has reaffirmed its dedication to participatory governance and financial transparency by hosting the Southern Senatorial District session of the 2026 Budget Consultative Forum […]

October 1, 2025

Ogoja: Man Goes For A Bath In River At Midnight, Vanishes

Joy said the brother, as of Tuesday afternoon, had not been seen or his body recovered. By Emmanuel Una A man, identified as Brother Sonny, has reportedly vanished in a river in Ogoja, northern Cross River State, while he was taking a bath at midnight. The incident happened at Ishaya village, in Ogoja Local Government […]

Open Defecation Site Transforms Into Palm Wine Joint

The exercise underscores the Cross River State Government’s commitment to the Federal Government’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation by 2030. By Nakanda Iyadim Following the implementation of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Programme, under the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)/Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, supported by UNICEF in Ogoja local government area of Cross River […]

July 21, 2025

STG-WASH Commences ODF Certification Exercise For 207 Ogoja Communities

The exercise underscores the Cross River State government’s commitment to the Federal Government’s roadmap to end open defecation by 2030. By TheInvestigator  The certification exercise for 207 communities in Ogoja Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State that have claimed to have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status officially commenced, marking a significant milestone […]

From Hope To Despair: How The Northern Superhighway Project Destroyed Homes And Futures

The Northern Superhighway Project, envisioned as a beacon of hope for socio-economic development in Cross River State, has instead become a source of despair for many residents. Initiated in 2016 by Senator Ben Ayade’s administration, this ambitious 145-kilometre road project has led to the destruction of homes, farmlands, and livelihoods, with many affected individuals receiving […]

April 13, 2025

Man Declared Missing After Boarding Bus From Lagos To Cross River

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, […]

October 9, 2024

Lack Of Hostel Accommodation In University Of Cross River’s Obubra And Ogoja Campuses Raises Concerns And Calls For Action

In conclusion, Inoyo emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue and stated that organizations like Citizens’ Solution Network would continue advocating for …  By TheInvestigator  In a recent public interest article, Richard Inoyo, Country Director of Citizens’ Solution Network and a member of Friends of Public Accommodation and Education, has raised concerns over the absence […]

August 18, 2024

Rethinking Ogoja Statehood: From Missed Opportunities To Renewed Resolve BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

To rethink means, stakeholders and the drivers of this struggle need to critically evaluate and change the approach currently used in promoting the struggle. In my penultimate piece a few days ago on the proposed, rather agitation for Ogoja State creation which was titled: “The Unyielding Struggle for Ogoja State: A Journey Through Political Apathy […]

July 20, 2024

Gov Otu Sues For Unity Among Cross River NASS Members

Mr Mbu-Ogar stated that Governor Otu’s bipartisan approach is a reflection of his ‘People’s First’ agenda. By Uchino Amatey In a concerted effort to enhance unity and elevate the visibility of Cross River, Governor Bassey Otu has called on the State’s National Assembly members to collaborate and synergize beyond party lines for the betterment of […]

Gov Bassey Otu Approves More Appointment

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 […]

December 2, 2023

Homecoming: Cross River Deputy Governor Capped Lekwel E’Mbe 1

By TheInvestigator Cross River State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey has been capped Lekwel E’Mbe 1. The chieftaincy title was given to him by the Paramount Ruler of Ogoja, HRM, Oti Mathias Odey Abua. The title was presented during the homecoming ceremony organized to officially welcome the deputy governor home after the general elections. […]