82 Hon Brian Odey has not yet issued a public statement explaining his reasons for defecting to the APC. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Chapter of the Labour Party has expressed profound disappointment over the recent defection of its only member in the State House of Assembly, Hon Brian Odey, to the All Progressives […]
216 CROSIEC has urged all political actors and parties to adhere to the guidelines and timelines stipulated to ensure a smooth and fair electoral process. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Elections. By the powers conferred on […]
142 This meeting comes ahead of anticipated local elections in the state, with the commission aiming to promote transparency and collaboration among key stakeholders. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced a crucial meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. In a press release dated September 20th, […]
120 He elaborated on the amendments made to the CROSIEC law, saying the amendment focused primarily on three key areas: By Government House Press The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has clarified that the tenure for elected officials in the local government councils in the state remains […]
134 The new Labour Party leadership in Cross River State has set its sights on unifying the party and delivering on the promises of social democracy, with a clear message: it is time for a new beginning. By TheInvestigator In a significant development for the Labour Party (LP) in Cross River State, Comrade John O. […]
472 Mr Odey further buttresses that, “The Speaker cannot be chosen outside the House chamber…” By TheInvestigator On May 22, 2024, commotion stuck at the Cross River State House of Assembly in Calabar, when a motion for the removal of the Speaker of the House, Honorable Alvert Ayambem, was moved by Honorable Effiong Ekarika representing […]
182 Akpanke expressed absolute confidence in Mr Chris Mbu-Ogar’s appointment as Special Adviser to the Governor on National Assembly Matters… By Uchino Amatey The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, Honourable Peter Akpanke has praised Governor Bassey Otu for his significant developmental achievements in Cross River State, within his short stay in office. He made these […]
189 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 […]
397 Edu, who was suspended following a diversion of one N585 million federal government grant meant for the vulnerable into private accounts had sent condolences to the victims of the recent Jos building collapse. By Wasiu Alli There are indications that Betta Edu, the embattled minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, has assumed her […]
137 “He is one politician that accords everyone a sense of belonging, devoid of any class or preferential considerations. He sees everyone as his own.” By Our Reporter The Special Adviser to the Cross River State Governor on Youth Mobilization, Comrade Daniel Obo (Jnr) has commended the effort of the Senator Representing Cross River Central […]
261 Recall that the former number 3 citizen in the Second Republic was abandoned in a London hospital for years without clear reasons for the inability to retrieve his corpse. By Mark Eneng The remains of Former Nigeria Senate President, Late Joseph Wayas arrived at the Cargo wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja from […]
479 Some members of the state executive council were present, they are Mr Egbe Awo, State Assistant Youth Leader Central; Hon Josephine Egbe, State Assistant Woman Leader; and Engr Eleng Edu, state ex-officio member. By TheInvestigator The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abi chapter has passed a vote of confidence on Victor Bassey, […]
391 Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr NSA Gill in a press release dated July 8, 2024, made the announcement. By TheInvestigator Senator Bassey Edet Otu, the governor of Cross River State has made new appointments. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr NSA Gill in a press release dated July 8, 2024, made […]
427 The newly sworn-in chairmen for the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State are as follows: By TheInvestigator Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, conducted the official swearing-in ceremony for the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of all 23 Local Government Councils in the state on Wednesday. The event took place at the Executive Council Chambers […]
256 He urged the aggrieved members and the Speaker to find a truce while calling on the Speaker to understand that he is a “first among equals” and that members have rights and benefits that should not be denied by his office. The political crisis in the Cross River State House of Assembly shows no […]
264 Lebo did not give a reason for his resignation in the letter. But there is speculation that he may join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and run for House of Representatives in the next general elections. By TheInvestigator Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, has […]
562 TheInvestigator’s 2-month inquiry reveals the Ondo State Government secured a $169.72 million loan and received $5 million for the project expected to be completed in 2022. By Alaba Adeyemi Unveiling the mismanagement of funds and resources, TheInvestigator uncovers a saga of broken promises and governmental neglect spanning multiple administrations, shedding light on the dire […]
501 Governor Otu wields little influence in Abuja – he should make gaining inroads into Abuja his primary 1st term political strategy. In the past 48 hrs, I’ve stumbled on coordinated sponsored attacks on his person and works from several quarters. Even some political butterflies who think they’re Eagles have joined the fray. It’s disappointing […]
766 Trouble started when it was realized by the other Local Government Areas (LGAs) – Calabar South, Akamkpa, Biase, Bakassi, Akpabuyo, and Calabar Municipality – that both the governor and the senator hail from Odukpani. The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union, led by Joseph Stalin and later Mikhail […]
315 In all honesty, Gov. Otu has done so much for the party in his ten months in government but has not gotten reciprocal treatment from both the party and the presidency. The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday announced the appointment of six governors as zonal coordinators of the party in the six geopolitical […]
509 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 […]
398 Senator Ojang Onor calls on all Cross Riverians to support the Governor. By Christiana Ofem Senator Sandy Ojang Onor has congratulated Senator Bassey Edet Otu on his affirmation as Governor of Cross River State. In a congratulatory message issued on January 13, 2024, Senator Onor said that the Supreme Court’s confirmation of Senator Otu’s […]
475 Some of Wike’s men present include Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, as well as 24 other lawmakers who had cross-carpeted with him from the PDP to the APC. By Kayode Oyero, Channels TV The protracted feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara; and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may have been […]
386 He stated that those fighting his administration want to dampen the spirit of Rivers people and forcefully truncate the pace of development, they have failed in their mission. By Dennis Naku, Punch Newspaper Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself as the winner of the crisis rocking the state. He said those behind […]
277 According to the statement, the affected appointees are directed to submit every Council property in their possession to the Secretary. By TheInvestigator The Executive Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council in Rivers State, Akuro Tobin has sacked all his political appointees. The sack which is with immediate effect was constrained in a statement by […]
316 By SaharaReporters Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State acting Governor, has suspended the Chief of Protocol to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Bola Alabi, and replaced him with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Olusegun Omojuwa. The state government said Alabi would return to his duty post when the governor returned from a medical vacation in Germany. This […]
368 By Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Punch Newspaper The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress said the embattled 27 members of the House of Assembly do not need the demolished House of Assembly complex or a physical structure to carry out their duties. This was disclosed when the state caretaker committee led a delegation to the […]
253 By Emmanuel Egobiambu, Channels TV The Rivers State Commissioner of Transportation, Dr. Jacobson B. Nbina, State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu, as well as the State Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu (Ph.D.) are the latest to join the list of commissioners to tender their resignation letters, exiting the Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s led administration. “I […]
557 By AIT The political situation in Rivers State is getting tense. Recently, 27 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly defected from the ruling PDP to APC. Here is their reasons for defecting.
556 By Abdulrahman Zakariyau and El-ameen Ibrahim, The Punch Newspaper The Labour Party has described the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar’s merger proposal as a good proposal that should be considered. But the New Nigeria People’s Party said it could only accept the proposal if Atiku would support a former […]