November 27, 2025

Cross River, UNICEF Trains 120 Youth Volunteers On Social Behaviour Change In Odukpani

UNICEF SBC Consultant Ms Blessing Eberechukwu emphasised the importance of ownership in the programme … By Nakanda Iyadim In a proactive effort to enhance the safety of children during their crucial first 1,000 days, the Cross River State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has trained 120 youth volunteers from 20 communities in the Odukpani Local […]

Mainland Business School To Hold First Epoch Cultural Event, Launch Almanac December 3

The programme will feature cultural displays, traditional music and dance, exhibitions, and other heritage-themed activities.  By TheInvestigator  The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Mainland Business School, Anyanganse, in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State has announced plans to host its maiden First Epoch Cultural Event alongside the official launch of the Students’ Union […]

November 24, 2025

Inside The Quiet Revolution: How Orodata Science Is Re-Shaping The Future Of Nigerian Journalism BY ARCHIBONG JEREMIAH

Through this programme, Orodata Science helped strengthen media houses, raise a new … In newsrooms across Nigeria, the struggle to practice journalism in a complex world is real. Many wonder if they got more than they bargained for. Because, the age of digital misinformation, health crises, shrinking media revenues, data overload, and widespread distrust of […]

November 18, 2025

Governor Otu Dissolves Local Government Service Commission Board Over Alleged Racketeering

The Governor further restated his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption … By TheInvestigator  Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Board of the Local Government Service Commission following reports of gross abuse of office and widespread employment racketeering linked to the Commission’s recruitment exercise. The decision, announced […]

UNICAL Don, Ndifon, Bags 5-Year Jail Term For Sexual Harassment

The charges against the defendants bordered on sexual harassment, cybercrime, and obstruction of justice. By TheInvestigator  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday convicted the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof Cyril Ndifon, and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment for sexually harassing his female students. Delivering judgment, […]

Grassroots Defenders Trained On Climate Justice, Environmental Advocacy In Cross River 

The event concluded with the inauguration of the FishNet Alliance, a network promoting sustainable fishing practices and environmental justice across the Niger Delta communities. By TheInvestigator A one-day training workshop aimed at strengthening grassroots movements for environmental and climate justice was recently held at the Palace of the Village Head, Eserebom Community, Calabar South Local […]

November 2, 2025

Educational Orientation Summit For Secondary Schools Launched In Cross River State

Comr Ogar-Ogabor said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving students’ moral and academic development, as well as addressing social vices that threaten their educational focus. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of its Educational Orientation Summit for secondary school students across the Southern Senatorial District. The programme, themed […]

November 2, 2025

Cross River WASH Sector Partners Coordination Meeting Held In Calabar

During the update session, the Programme Manager of RUWATSSA presented progress reports, followed by inputs from development partners.  By TheInvestigator In a renewed push to strengthen coordination and accountability in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA), on Wednesday, October 29, […]

November 1, 2025

N95 Million WASH Systems For Health Programme Kicks Off In Obubra

Reiterating Dr Hippolatus’ call for prosecution of vandals of WASH infrastructure, the RUWATSSA GM warned that “this is not business as usual.”  By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has initiated the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in the Obubra Local Government Area. Making inroads, the first activity was the stakeholders’ […]

October 26, 2025

Nigerian Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 1

NARD President, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, disclosed on Saturday that the decision was reached after the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) reviewed the government’s response to their demands during an emergency virtual meeting. By Our Reporter The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike, starting November 1, 2025, […]

October 25, 2025

Cross River Government To Host WASH System For Health Stakeholders’ Meeting In Obubra

The meeting will commence at 9:00 a.m. prompt and will feature interactive sessions designed to enhance collaboration, sustainability, and impact in the implementation of WASH initiatives across local communities. By TheInvestigator  The Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) and the Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self […]

FEMinWASH, SUBEB Mark Global Handwashing Day With Schools In Calabar

Global Handwashing Day, celebrated annually on October 15, raises awareness about handwashing with soap as one of the most affordable and effective ways to promote health and save lives. By Scholastica Ferox  In commemoration of the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, the Network of Female Professionals in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (FEMinWASH), Cross River State chapter, […]

October 22, 2025

2nd Agbokim Falls Green Marathon Set For November 22, 2025

According to Mr Udominyang, the decision to hold the event on November 22, 2025, was reached after extensive consultations with various stakeholders  … By TheInvestigator The organisers of the 42km Agbokim Falls Green Marathon have announced Saturday, November 22, 2025, as the date for the second edition of the highly anticipated event.  Mr Emem Udominyang, […]

October 20, 2025

ADC Suspends National Vice Chairman Usani Uguru Usani

This decision was made during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC Cross River State Chapter on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. By TheInvestigator The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr Usani Uguru Usani, effective immediately, due to alleged anti-party activities and insubordination to the party’s […]

October 19, 2025

Governor Otu Urges Nigerian Youth To Arm Themselves With Voter’s Card

Earlier, in his welcome address, Dr Prince Michael Abuo, the Director General of CRISPON, praised the governor for his outstanding leadership qualities.  By TheInvestigator  Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has emphasised the importance of the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise, encouraging Nigerian youth to equip themselves with their voter cards ahead […]

October 19, 2025

15-Year-Old Rivers Student, Agbo Adoga, Scores Perfect 1600 In SAT — Nigeria’s First Ever

He was also the Winner of the 2023 Cowbellpedia TV Quiz Show Junior Category, securing ₦5 million and an educational trip to South Africa. By TheInvestigator  A 15-year-old student, Agbo Adoga, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to score a perfect 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Adoga, a student of Graceland […]

Tiwa Savage Says She’s Open To Being A Second Wife, Cites Limited Dating Options

Tiwa Savage was previously married to music executive Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TBillz. By TheInvestigator  Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that she would not mind becoming a second wife, admitting that most of her romantic prospects are either much older or already married. Speaking […]

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 17, 2025

Rivers State Executive Council Cancels ₦134bn Secretariat Contract, Demands ₦20bn Refund

This contract cancellation follows a critical assessment of the Secretariat by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Rivers Emergency Rule … By TheInvestigator In a decisive move, the Rivers State Executive Council has officially cancelled a staggering ₦134 billion contract for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt, originally awarded […]

October 16, 2025

Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly Decries Neglect of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road, Demands Urgent Federal Action

The group described the 100-kilometre stretch linking Cross River and Akwa Ibom States as a “vital artery of Nigeria’s economy” … By Emmanuel Ita The Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly has issued a strong call to the Federal Government to urgently fix the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene highway, describing the dilapidated federal road as a “national disgrace” and “a […]

October 15, 2025

NYCN Cross River State Inaugurates Committees For 2025 Sports Fiesta

NYCN Cross River State Inaugurates Committees For 2025 Sports Fiesta “This exercise is not just about sports; it’s about building unity, leadership, and healthy competition among the youth,” said Ngban Basil Ngban. By TheInvestigator The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, has unveiled the list of officials appointed to serve in […]

October 14, 2025

Govt Drops Maths Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission

It further explained that the new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide. By SaharaReporters  The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to obtain a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination to qualify for admission […]

Governor Otu Approves Fresh Appointments To Cross River Senior Secondary School Education Board

“The appointments, which take immediate effect, underscore the Governor’s commitment to repositioning the education sector in line with his People First agenda,” the statement said. By TheInvestigator Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of new members to the State Senior Secondary School Education Board as part of his […]

October 13, 2025

Cross River First Lady Commissions Borehole In Calabar South

The project, themed “Constant Water Supply for All,” was facilitated by Hon Efa Nyong, Chairman of the Calabar Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA) … By Our Reporter The First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Edet Otu, has commissioned a borehole project in the Umoh Edem community, Calabar South Local Government Area, as part of […]

October 12, 2025

Cross River State To Host Consultative Forum For 2026 Budget Preparation

The consultative forum forms part of the state’s efforts to ensure inclusive governance and citizen participation in the budget-making process. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through its Department of Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, has announced plans to host a one-day consultative forum on the preparation of the proposed 2026 budget. According to an […]