Speaking to reporters after the event, Akpagu said that with the growing cases of bullying and rights abuses in schools… By TheInvestigator In commemoration of the 2024 Children’s Day, a non-governmental organization, Feed a Hungry Child With Brianna Foundation, conducted a sensitization campaign in some schools in Cross River State to raise awareness about child […]
The reported allegations have sparked public concern and calls for accountability within the institution. By TheInvestigator The School of Health Technology in Calabar is under scrutiny for the alleged extortion of its final-year students. According to a concerned citizen, Agba Jalingo, the students have been asked to pay exorbitant fees for various purposes, including national […]
At least Bayou La Batre Ltd did more than 55% of its job but Bluecream Investment Limited fell short of that because it abandoned the project in an early stage. By Archibong Jeremiah Residents of Ayeabam community in Akamkpa local government area in Southern Cross River State, are suffering due to an unfinished road project […]
“He locked the door, pushed me down, held me down with his body on a desk and had his way. He forced me to sit and wait behind, then took me to the staff club,” she added. By Abimbola Abatta When Debbie Moringa (not real name) began her studies at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) […]
The governor proudly announced a significant increase in the state’s IGR, citing a 50.24% increase from 2022 to 2023 and a 60.6% growth from June 2023 to May 2024. By TheInvestigator In his State of the State Address marking the first year anniversary of his governorship, His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross […]
The ICIR believes this may be a ploy to detain them because they reported on an investigation that linked some former police bosses to a shady land deal. The International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) is expressing concern over the detention of its Executive Director, Dayo Aiyetan, and reporter, Nurudeen Akewushola. Aiyetan and Akewushola were […]
By TheInvestigator The ICIR took to social media, urging the public to amplify the situation. It has been over six hours since Dayo Aiyetan, Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), and Nurudeen Akewushola, an ICIR reporter, were invited by the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and have not been permitted […]
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 signs […]
Despite these profound impacts, Nigeria’s response to the sickle cell crisis has been inadequate. Nigeria stands as the global epicenter of sickle cell anaemia, with an alarming annual birth rate of 100,000 to 150,000 affected children. This figure represents 33% of the global total, highlighting a severe health crisis that demands urgent and comprehensive action. […]
After an argument on a motion for an interlocutory injunction, counsel to the defendant, Wodah Ogar, conceded that he was prepared to allow the status quo to remain as it were. By Richard Ndoma A High Court sitting in Effraya, Etung local government area of Cross River State, has fixed June 6, 2024, for an […]
The conviction follows a trial where the accused faced four charges, two of which he was found guilty of. By Able Winnard Prince Joseph Mark has been found guilty of sexually exploiting a six-year-old and an eleven-year-old, leading to a three-year prison sentence and a Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) fine as restitution to the […]
Agba Jalingo, Publisher of CrossRiverWatch took to Facebook to share bank statements to the Assembly accounts from which Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem is accused of fleecing. By TheInvestigator As the impeachment drama that erupted in the Cross River State House of Assembly earlier today keeps getting attention, more evidence of the impeached speaker’s misappropriation has […]
Watch the chaotic scenes and political turmoil that unfolded with the controversial impeachment decision of the 17 members. By TheInvestigator After a dramatic session involving punches, a seizure of the mace, and a subsequent announcement of the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, the Cross River State House Assembly has maintained that he remains Speaker. Despite […]
The cybercrime centre also invited the ‘managing directors’ of the media platform, accusing them of cyberstalking. By Sodeeq Atanda, FIJ The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has invited Nurudeen Yahaya Akewushola, a reporter with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), following a report detailing how past police bosses used their offices for […]
The schools closed are Glorious Vision Academy, Ugep; Dynamic Premiere Academy, Ugep; and Wealth Academy Nursery/Primary School, Apiapum Obubra. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has sealed three schools in Yakurr and Obubra local government areas. Sen. Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education led the team Thursday morning to seal the schools. The visit was […]
Many farmers suffer post-harvest losses in Enugu and Ebonyi states due to low investments in food storage facilities by both governments and private individuals. In this report, Ben Aroh explores how farmers and traders in the two states lose fortunes from this neglect. Tales of Woes Dr. Kanayo Ossai is a lecturer at a private […]
There is yet another chapter of this ‘book’ dealing with the need to think homeward in terms of our investments. Ntol Ray Ugba Morphy, a scion of the legendary Chief Iwong Iyamogun Morphy of Ishibori, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, is an open book I have been reading for a couple of […]
The trucks are parked on the highway while waiting for their turn to lift fuel. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard In June last year, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu inaugurated a Task Force on Petroleum Products Monitoring to ensure that petroleum products were not diverted or hoarded. They were to […]
Otu noted that “This is a world-class partnership that will result in positioning Cross River State economically.” By Government House Press Cross River State government has secured a $3.5 billion funding from the Pan-African multilateral financial institution, African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) for some of its key infrastructure projects in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, who […]
At press time, the actual facticity rocked by the explosion is unknown and no record of casualty has been announced. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard A pipeline exploded this morning (Tuesday 14 May 2024) between 10 am and 10:20 am in the Gbarain axis in Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State. According to Niger Delta Insider, […]
He called for calm maintaining that when the storm is over, the true picture of the multi-dimensional crisis would be clearer. By TheInvestigator The ongoing crisis in the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has been described as a phase that will lead to greatness. Dr. Inyali Peter, the National President of the UNICROSS Alumni […]
This is not the first time the Mbiabong-Ukwa community has been allegedly targeted by the Isu community. By TheInvestigator The Mbiabong-Ukwa community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State was allegedly attacked by the Isu community in Abia State on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. The attackers, who were reportedly aided by men in […]
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 resigned […]
The collaboration between private business operators, hoteliers, and the Cross River State Police Command is expected to enhance security and reduce crime rates across the state. By TheInvestigator Private business operators and hoteliers in Cross River State have been urged to prioritize security within their establishments. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP […]
Justice Aderemi Adegoroye who presided over the case granted the prayers. However, the Ondo State Government and SAO Agro Allied Services did not obey the orders. By Alaba Adeyemi On the 18th of April 2023, farmers in communities around the Oluwa forest in Ore Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State woke up to the […]
In her ruling, Justice Dugbo held that the prosecution failed to link the iPhone involved in the case to the defendant, and therefore failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. By Able Winnard In a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Calabar, Justice Rosemary Dugbo has discharged and acquitted Charles Oberu […]
This training is part of “Project 2027,” an initiative by CSED to provide Nigerian school children and youths access to learn and play netball in a safe space. By TheInvestigator The Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Education, recently organized a two-day seminar on netball […]
Additionally, a five-member committee was formed “to investigate the allegations against Comr. Humphrey.” By TheInvestigator In a surprising turn of events, the Student Union Government (SUG) parliament of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has suspended its president, Comr. Ogbodim Udop Humphrey. The suspension stems from a protest organized by Comr. Humphrey on May […]
The children, who were all of the same parents and residents of Ikot Akpa Efor Uruan, were found along old Oron road in Ibiaku Ishiet and taken to the Dakada Division of the Police Command. By TheInvestigator The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has released a statement regarding the discovery of three young siblings, Daniel […]
This follows the suspension of the former vice-chancellor, Professor Augustine Oko Angba, by the University Governing Council. By TheInvestigator In a sudden turn of events, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) announced the appointment of Professor Stephen Ncha Ochang as acting vice chancellor on May 7, 2024. This follows the suspension of the former […]