As COR Africa struggles to overcome its challenges, Shantal prays daily that the nonprofit gets all the support it needs to sustain its programmes so her kids can stay in school. By Archibong Jeremiah As she fled the scourge of armed conflict in her hometown of Cameroon to seek refuge in neighbouring Nigeria, Eseh Shantal […]
Saviour said his financial struggle caused him emotional trauma which gradually led to poor academic performance. By Ekemini Simon In 2015, when Saviour Matthew scored 292 in the University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and was offered admission to study Communication Arts at the University of Uyo, […]
Reverend Victor Esangha is the new head. He’s from Ukele in Yala local government area. By TheInvestigator The Ogoja district Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Cross River State has been suspended for alleged misappropriation of funds and intimidation of colleagues. Reverend Linus Ijigu whose suspension was handed down from the national authority of the […]
Henry Ogbodo’s two children are attending the technical college—one of his sons, Richmond graduated in 2023 from the Welding and Fabrication Department. By Arinze Chijioke Pedro Dennis’s emergence as the pioneer principal of Government Science and Technological College Swali, Yenagoa in Bayelsa State was not mere happenstance. It was a result of his leadership capacity, […]
CSED hopes that the Cameroonians will definitely be inspired by the story of Mary Cholhok Nuba, a former South Sudanese refugee, who is now a netball superstar in England. By TheInvestigator Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative has marked the 2024 Refugee Week and the International Olympic Day in Ogoja. A netball exhibition was […]
Had the contractor delivered the job Marvellous Simon Friday and his gang would not have been able to steal cassava from the farm and the security man would not have been put at risk. By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reveals discrepancies between the payments made to Ijo Maritime Services Limited and the absence of tangible […]
From the beginning various government agencies told them the land belongs to the government but they refused since Kefas, Ibori, Uduaghan, Okowa and now it’s Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. By Matthew Ochei Over 1,000 people were displaced as Delta State Government on Friday demolished hotels, schools among other buildings at the popular 74 Road and Anwai […]
The appointment is effective from 21st June 2024 and will be for a term of two years. By TheInvestigator The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has appointed His Royal Majesty Ovai Solomon Osim Edward JP, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, as Chairman, State Council of Chiefs. The appointment is […]
He acknowledged that the experience may not have been perfect but expressed his appreciation to his team and the coordinators of the 18 LGAs in the state. By TheInvestigator Comrade Dan Obo, Jnr., the outgoing Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River State Chapter, has expressed his gratitude to the Governor […]
Over the next few years, the foundation plans to increase the numbers per cohort and also add one or two more instances per year. By Arinze Chijioke Upon graduation from the Abia State University, Uturu in 2018, Amarachi Iheakam started job-hunting on different platforms including fiverr, Upwork, Linkedin and Indeed, but she was unsuccessful. The […]
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 of […]
Mr Ezebiora said this at the inaugural Delta State Poultry Summit organized by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Delta State Chapter, at the PTI Conference Center, Effurun, Delta State, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Our Reporter The National President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, has stated that the poultry […]
Barr Akiba made this known at his home town in Akpap Okoyong, Odukpani LGA where he had gone to celebrate with the people during the 2024 democracy day celebration. By Jimmy Jackson An aide to governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State, the Special Adviser on General Duties, Barr Ekpenyong Akiba has assured Cross […]
Investigation revealed that Kingsley Eyo Andem was attacked based on allegations of dating the girlfriend of the gang’s leader, identified as ‘Olismam,’ the mastermind behind this brutal act. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended a notorious kidnapping gang leader known as “Tallest,” whose other names are yet unknown. This arrest was […]
The report, published on April 19, 2024, revealed the political intrigues and lack of will that stalled the completion of the project. By Alaba Adeyemi Following an investigation by TheInvestigator titled “Despite Spending N5 Billion, 16 Years Later Owena Multipurpose Dam Remains Uncompleted”, the Ondo State Government has begun the process of continuing the project. […]
The retired Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) born on Christmas Day, 1958 passed on after a brief illness. By TheInvestigator Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Onen Emmanuel Ofem (rtd) has passed on. He gave up the ghost early Sunday, June 9, 2024. The retired Assistant Superintendent of Police born on Christmas Day, 1958 passed on […]
The Council approves 15 proposals including an Executive Bill seeking to establish State University of Education and Entrepreneurship By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has charged Members of the State Executive Council to brace up for greater records of successes in this second year of the Administration. Speaking while presiding […]
Dr Dan Abubakar, said the closure became necessary after confirming from the State Ministry of Health that the clinic was not on the list of registered facilities. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has sealed off Ben Damare Clinic and Maternity at Ekori community in Yakurr local government area, having been declared unfit […]
He noted that “no one can enter a community and mine without the help of the community,” reiterating the failure of the REDD+ project. By Archibong Jeremiah The Chairman of Cross River State Forestry Commission, Hon George O’Ben Etchi has revealed that “the 260-kilometer Calabar-Katsina-Ala Superhighway project of the Ben Ayade administration was a smokescreen […]
The week-long event, which runs from Wednesday, June 05, 2024, to Friday, June 07, 2024, will see a series of activities taking place across all campuses of the institution. By Able Winnard Today marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Student Union Week at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The week-long event, which […]
Reverend Otu reiterated the commitment of FOMWAN interventions in the areas of health, education and women empowerment. By TheInvestigator Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Reverend Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has assured the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) of adequate support and partnership of her office, saying the organization has played […]
Hundreds of customers gathered outside the bank’s headquarters in Calabar, opposite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at 7am, demanding access to their funds. By The Nation The Heritage Bank office in Calabar, Cross Rivee State, was thrown into chaos on Wednesday morning, with customers threatening to break down the facility for fear of losing […]
A NAN correspondent who visited the accident scene saw the burnt vehicle and charred bodies of victims on the road. By Agency Reporter The police in Rivers State have confirmed that three people were killed when a fuel tanker exploded on Tuesday in the state. The incident occurred when a petrol-laden tanker which veered off […]
At the commencement of the initiative, the facility had over 30 occupants. By Government House Press The Cross River State Government has initiated a comprehensive exercise to remove mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Calabar, the state’s capital. This effort follows the recent commissioning of a mental holding center by the Governor, Senator Bassey […]
Arase said 10 applicants were selected from each of the LGAs in the country as advised by the National Assembly. By Ayodele Oluwafemi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the list of 10,000 people who applied for constable and specialist cadre roles in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). PSC said the successful applicants were […]
During the failed talks with the government, labour rejected three government offers, the latest being ₦60,000. The TUC and the NLC subsequently pulled out of negotiations, insisting on ₦494,000 as the new minimum wage. By Lucky Obewo-Isawode and Emmanuel Egobiambu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial […]
Grimah says the Cross River State Police Command has zero tolerance for extortion and all forms of corrupt practices. He also says the findings of the investigation will be made public. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command in Nigeria is investigating allegations of misconduct against SP Eremi, Commander of Operation Akpakwu. The allegations, […]
The shutdown started from the Benin transmission operator to other substations in Ganmo, Benin, Ayede, Olorunsogo, Akangba and Osogbo. By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Labour union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a blackout as a nationwide strike begins. TCN in a statement states that the national grid shutdown […]
The organized Labour had declared an indefinite strike on Friday following a breakdown on the new minimum wage negotiation with the government. By Galaxy TV Economic activities across Nigeria will be shut down by 12 a.m. on Monday morning as workers in the banking, oil and gas, medical and health, electricity, aviation, judiciary, and university […]
The unions are calling on all workers to join the strike. They say that the strike will continue until the government meets their demands. By TheInvestigator The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. The unions are demanding a new […]