Stakeholders Applaud Self Help Africa’s Impact At Validation Workshop
The Commissioner praised the evidence of institutional strengthening, particularly SHA’s role in sponsoring the enactment of strategic policies. He noted that these structural reforms have positioned Cross River State to…
Tinubu Congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim On Election As UN Budget Committee Chair
The President noted that Ibrahim's election comes at a critical period for the United Nations as the global body undertakes major financial realignments and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening accountability,…
St. Charles L’Wanga Catholic Parish At 50: Golden Footprints Of Faith And Grace BY ANTHONY EKPO BASSEY
For many of us, St. Charles L’Wanga was not simply a parish, it was our first school of faith. Before we understood theology, we learnt reverence. Before we could explain…
FEMinWASH Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day with Outreach, Donations At Calabar Correctional Centre
The outreach, which brought together FEMinWASH members and correctional officials, focused on promoting healthy hygiene practices among inmates and staff to improve health outcomes and foster a more dignified correctional…
Cross River Secures N35m Private Financing Boost For Sanitation Businesses
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during a stakeholders' meeting on Accelerating Sanitation Coverage in Cross River State at Hogis Hotel, Calabar, is expected to unlock much-needed capital for sanitation…
BREAKING: DSS Operative Killed, Two Injured As Suspected Oil Bunkering Gang Attacks Security Base In Imo
SaharaReporters learned that the assault, which took place between late Friday night and the early hours of Saturday, also claimed the lives of an unconfirmed number of civilians and sparked…
PDP Guber Candidate Arthur Jarvis Advise Gov Otu Over ‘Crushing Opposition’ Threat
The PDP candidate reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful, issue-based campaign that is focused on the welfare of Cross River people. By Our Reporter The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial…
Oqua Otop Village Elects Okon Bassey Asuquo As Youth Leader
Mr Asuquo is expected to coordinate youth activities, promote unity among young people, and represent their interests in community development matters for a tenure of three years. By Staff Reporter…
Cross River Government Announces N500,000 Educational Support For Students In Echumofana Ward
The disbursement, the office stated, will be carried out on a first-come, first-served basis after proper verification of applicants. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the release…
Tinubu Recognizes Cross River City Boy Movement Rally Ahead Of 2027
The City Boy Movement maintained that the President’s recognition underscores the importance of grassroots organization, consistency and political visibility in shaping national relevance. By TheInvestigator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has…
ADC Cross River Candidates Endorse Atiku For Presidency
They called on party supporters and members across Cross River State to unite behind what they termed a “shared vision of national renewal, justice, prosperity, and accountable governance.” By TheInvestigator …
Bakassi Deep Seaport and Otu’s Philosophy of Continuity DR INYALI PETER
Governor Otu deserves credit for keeping the vision alive, while former Governor Ayade deserves acknowledgment for conceiving it. For decades, Cross River State has suffered from a development culture where…
Peter Ibe Emerges AAC Candidate For Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency
The AAC leadership in the state described the primary as peaceful, transparent, and in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution. By TheInvestigator The African…
Vulnerable Teenage Girls Receive Life-Changing Empowerment In Cross River
The ceremony featured presentation of certificates to the graduates, cutting of the graduation cake as well as presentation of starter packs to the most outstanding beneficiaries. By Irene Offiong Empowering…
NIFST Appoints Dr Ekpenyong Ambo As Acting Calabar Zonal Coordinator
The appointment was conveyed in an official letter dated May 22, 2026, and signed by the Chairman of the South East Chapter, Dr Moses Ojukwu. By TheInvestigator The Nigerian Institute…
Fidelis Duker Declares For House Of Representatives Seat In Cross River
Duker is widely known in Africa’s creative sector as the founder of the Abuja International Film Festival, regarded as West Africa’s longest-running film festival. He also serves as Regional Secretary…
APC Shakes Up Cross River Reps Tickets, Drops Five Incumbents Ahead Of 2027
The outcome of the primaries has already stirred political conversations across Cross River, with several political heavyweights losing their grip on party tickets ahead of what is expected to be…
“Support Emil Inyang’s Second Term” — Akamkpa/Biase Youths Make Passionate Appeal To Gov Otu
Enang further appealed to Governor Otu and the APC leadership to support Dr Emil Inyang’s second-term ambition, citing what he described as visible representation and impactful constituency projects across the…
BREAKING: Cross River Extends Curfew Over Ugep-Idomi Communal Crisis
It stated that security agencies had been placed on “red alert” to track perpetrators and ensure strict compliance with the curfew order. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has…
Setting The Record Straight On Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s Empowerment Programme BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO
The implication is simple and straightforward: the programme was facilitated through the legislative influence and budgetary efforts of Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. for his constituency. In a society where political…
BREAKING: NDDC Empowerment Was For C’River South, Facilitated By Sen Ekpenyong – NDDC Clarifies
The NDDC also clarified that other federal government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) participated in the empowerment initiative held in Calabar on May 9. By TheInvestigator The Niger Delta Development…
Sen Asuquo Ekpenyong And The Burden Of Performance BY DR INYALI PETER
As if that was not enough, the NDDC itself, through its official verified social media handle, publicly announced that it had conducted “the Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme for five…
Yala Chairman Assures Budgetary Support For WASH Projects, Department
The advocacy team further encouraged the council to intensify efforts toward reclaiming Yala’s Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, which it once attained alongside over 50 other local government areas across…
FG Cracks Down On Fake “Dr” Titles, Declares Misuse Of Honorary Degrees Academic Fraud
Alausa, accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, said the new policy was designed to end what he described as the growing abuse, politicisation, and commercialisation of…
Rector Warns Against Intimidation, Bans Compulsory Handouts At Mainland Business School
On academic materials, the Rector drew a clear line between textbooks and handouts. He explained that while recommended textbooks may be necessary, no student should be compelled to purchase handouts.…
Supreme Court Ends Decade-Long Calabar Land Dispute, Declares Ikot Ansa Rightful Owner
Following the apex court ruling, the Cross River State Government has begun enforcement of the judgment. By Dapo Akinrefon The Supreme Court has finally resolved the protracted land dispute between…
Jarigbe Fires Back At Ayade, Dismisses Claims As “Distortion Of Facts”
In the 2023 presidential election, Jarigbe challenged Ayade’s claim of working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Ayade contested in the APC presidential primaries and “lost woefully,” and subsequently…
BREAKING: Ayade Withdraws From Senate Race, Cites Presidential Directive
“I yield to his request even as I pour tears of ill treatment and agony,” Ayade stated, suggesting that the directive may have been influenced by political actors he accused…
MBS Honours SMEs At Maiden Graduation, Reinforces Role As Entrepreneurship Hub
“Our goal is to produce graduates who are not just job seekers but job creators,” Aniekan said, adding that partnerships with SMEs remain central to the school’s training model. By…
INVESTIGATION: As Enugu Govt Turns To Smart Schools, Existing Public Schools Left In Unsafe And Degrading Conditions (Part I)
While the Enugu State government is committing billions of naira to the construction of new “Smart Schools,” pupils and teachers in existing primary schools continue to learn in unsafe and…