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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 20, 2024

Cross River STG-WASH Holds Maiden Meeting, Inaugurate Working Groups To Bolster Efforts

Stakeholders participated in a capacity assessment session facilitated via Menti.com, identifying gaps to strengthen through targeted interventions. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) convened its maiden Thursday at the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) Conference Room in Calabar Municipality. The event was in collaboration with Self Help […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
December 18, 2024

Nigeria Tackles Illegal Mining As It Eyes Untapped Mineral Wealth

The government has proposed setting up the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation to oversee the sector. The corporation will have a share structure similar to the private sector, said Alake, the minister of solid minerals development. By Justice Nwafor Kakafu, Kwara State – Kakafu was once a quiet village with pristine, narrow farm roads and wheat […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , News
December 18, 2024

Honouring The Contributions Of Migrants To Nigeria’s Economy 

By David Ibrahim, Favour Adeboye, Aanuoluwapo Afolabi Since 2000, December 18th has been commemorated as the United Nations International Migrants Day (IMD), to honour and recognise migrants’ contributions to society. As part of activities to commemorate this year’s IMD, iLead Africa and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (OHCHR), held a training from 11th […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
December 17, 2024

Akwa Ibom Workers Concede To January Minimum Wage Kick-Off

The labour unions expressed their commitment to supporting the verification exercise’s swift completion, emphasising its importance in facilitating the timely rollout of the new minimum wage in January 2025. By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper The organised labour in Akwa Ibom State has reversed its earlier stance rejecting the state government’s proposal to pay a 13th-month […]

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Breaking News , Health , Investigation
December 17, 2024

Neglected Communities Suffer As Kano Govt Prioritizes Frivolous Spending Over Healthcare

In its 2023 supplementary and 2024 Appropriation Act, the Kano State government budgeted billions of naira for the purchase of furniture, renovation of the governor’s lodge and upgrading of the Deputy Governor’s official residence. However, across many communities, access to healthcare remains a challenge. From dilapidated infrastructure to a dearth of medical supplies and health […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Cross River , Investigation
December 16, 2024

How Illegal Mining Endanger Lives, Environment In Cross River

By Patrick Obia  On April 20, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in Shikpeche, a quiet community nestled in Bishiri North, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. What should have been another day of labor turned fatal for Peter Shinong and Emmanuel Ushikeh, two young men who died while working in an illegal mining pit. […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 15, 2024

Central Calabar Traditional Rulers Council Honours Etinyin Efefiom Etim Archibong

The title further cements his status as a key figure in the preservation and promotion of Efik traditions and values. By TheInvestigator In recognition of his contributions to the community, His Highness, Etinyin Efefom Etim Archibong JP has been conferred with the distinguished title of Etinyin Ke Iboku Utan (Central Calabar). The title covers Calabar […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Entertainment , Governance
December 14, 2024

HH Ekpenyong Offiong Ekeng-Ita Installed As Murua Okpoho, Efe Ekpe Mbiaobo Ikoneto Obomitiat Lodge

The title reflects the trust and confidence placed in him by the community, which looks forward to his leadership. By TheInvestigator The peaceful community of Obot Ewa Ekeng in Henshaw Town, Calabar South Local Government Area, witnessed a significant cultural event as HH Ekpenyong Offiong Ekeng-Ita was officially installed and coronated as Murua Okpoho. The […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
December 13, 2024

Investigation: In Kwara Riverine Communities, Boat Owners Are Selling Govt-issued Life Jackets, Endangering Passengers’ Lives

By Sukari Mohammed and Adisa-Jaji Azeez In 2023, a tragic boat accident in Pategi Local Government Area of Kwara State claimed over 106 lives. In response, the state government distributed 1,000 life jackets to boat owners to prevent future tragedies. However, findings in this investigation by The Informant247’s Sukari Mohammed and Adisa-Jaji Azeez reveal that boat owners are selling these life jackets to motorcycle […]

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Breaking News , Health , Nation
December 12, 2024

AHOA Announces Town Hall Meeting To Boost Civil Society Engagement In 2025 UN HLPF

Participants are required to pre-register online, with details and links available on AHOA’s official communication channels. By TheInvestigator The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) has unveiled plans for a Town Hall Meeting aimed at enhancing meaningful and evidence-based engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) and indigenous populations in the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). […]

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Breaking News , Education , Governance
December 12, 2024

University Of Cross River State Faces Leadership Crisis As ASUU And Alumni Demands Elections For Council Members

“The implication of this is that ASUU cannot say the tenure of internal members is in isolation or that the external members can stay as long as the Governor wants…” By Archibong Jeremiah The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) chapter, has resolved to write to relevant authorities, notifying […]

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Breaking News , Impact , Nation
December 11, 2024

ICIR Awards Six Outstanding OCRP Fellows

By Nurudeen Akewusola, The ICIR  The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has recognised six exceptional fellows at the closing ceremony of its Open Contracting Reporting Project (OCRP). At the event, held on Tuesday, December 10 in Abuja, the executive director of TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre and publisher of TheInvestigator, Archibong Jeremiah Ojanga, […]

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The commissioning by Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.
Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
December 10, 2024

Concerned Citizens Demand Probe Into Controversial Ownership Of Obudu-German Hospital By Cross River Governor

Concerned citizens are calling for an investigation into the ownership of the Obudu-German Hospital, which has become a focal point of controversy and conflict of interest involving high-profile figures in Cross River State. Archibong Jeremiah of TheInvestigator has uncovered troubling connections between Dr Betta Edu, the sacked Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, who was the state’s […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
December 10, 2024

Gas Flaring: Niger Delta Communities Suffer As Oil Giants Fail To Pay Nearly N500 Billion In Penalties – Part I

Analysis of government data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency’s gas flare tracker, in comparison with government documents from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, reveal multi-billion-naira short falls in payments received by the Commission as gas flare penalties designated by the Petroleum Industry […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
December 10, 2024

Investigation: How Kwara Government Spent Over N1.8bn On N755m Approved Ilorin Visual Arts Centre

Investigation: How Kwara Government Spent Over N1.8bn On N755m Approved Ilorin Visual Arts Centre … Project yet to be opened after 3 years of unveiling. In this investigation, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq reveals how the Kwara State government spent nearly N2 billion on a project originally approved for N755 million. The project was approved in […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News
December 9, 2024

Policy Alert Unite Journalists, Strategize To Tackle Digital Surveillance In Niger Delta

The session was followed by a commitment segment, during which participants pledged to apply their newfound knowledge to enhance transparency and accountability. By TheInvestigator Investigative journalists from across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria gathered at Um-neak Hotels, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for a one-day pitching workshop on reporting digital surveillance. Organized by Policy Alert […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
December 8, 2024

Family Accuses Policeman Of Murdering Their Son And Attempting To Bribe Them With N400,000 In Cross River

The widow, Christiana, pleaded with Governor Otu’s wife and the IGP to ensure justice for her husband.  By Our Reporter The family of late Monday Raphael Isek has accused Ubi Ikpi Ofem of murdering their son at a cocoa farm in Etung Local Government Area, Cross River State.  They allege that Ofem attempted to bribe […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
December 8, 2024

Investigation: How Poor Workmanship And High Material Costs Leave Ekukunela Community Struggling To Survive

By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reports on the dire situation that residents of neglected Ekukunela community in Ikom, central Cross River State find themselves as the only health post serving six villages is collapsing before their very eyes. The construction of a comprehensive health centre for the people started in 2010 but remains uncompleted after […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Nation
December 7, 2024

How 500 Bags Of Rice Handed Over To SSA To The President To Distribute To Persons With Disability Went Missing

In a bid to find out from Abba Isa if the allegations leveled against him were true, several calls were put across to him through his private MTN line, but he did not pick any of them, neither did he respond to the text message sent to him. By Chidi Matthew Nwachukwu “We did our […]

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Breaking News , Governance
December 6, 2024

NNPP-ECN XVI Elects Flag Bearers For Local Council Elections

The party’s leadership congratulated the flag bearers, urging them to remain committed to the NNPP-ECN’s vision for grassroots development and effective governance at the local council level. By Archibong Jeremiah The New Nigeria People’s Pseudo-Party (NNPP-ECN Cohort XVI) has issued Certificates of Return to its successful candidates following the conclusion of its primary elections. The […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
December 5, 2024

Cross River Police Separate Anti Cultism And Kidnapping Units For Improved Efficiency

The Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad was splitted for administrative efficiency and enhanced performance. By Ike Uche The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has split the Anti Cultism and Kidnapping squad from a single unit to two. According to a memo sighted by this reporter, Dragon Squad (Anti Cultism […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 5, 2024

Cross River State Executive Council Approves Key Projects And Initiatives In December Meeting

The governor concluded the meeting with a call for collective efforts to advance the state’s vision, urging all stakeholders to “Think Cross River State.” By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Executive Council convened its 11th regular meeting for the year at the State Council of Chiefs Chambers, Calabar, presided over by Governor Senator Prince […]

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Breaking News , Governance , State
December 4, 2024

Forum Highlights Need For Openness In Local Governance Across Niger Delta

The event also availed participants an opportunity to assess financial flows and budget implementation at the local level … By Our Reporter  Civil society groups in the Niger Delta have called for increased transparency around fiscal flows to local government councils in the region and how they are expended. The call was made yesterday in […]

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Breaking News , Health , Investigation
December 3, 2024

Special Report: How Abandoned Dams Exposed Yobe Communities To Unending Floods

Efforts by WikkiTimes to obtain an explanation for the suspension of the ongoing drainage system project in Nguru proved unsuccessful. By Yawale Adamu In August 2024, the bustling town of Nguru in Yobe State was thrown into chaos as relentless rains transformed daily life into a harrowing nightmare. For residents like Dauda Muhammed Aji, a father of 21 and […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 2, 2024

Women’s Political Representation Takes Center Stage At Cross River Town Hall Meeting

The event observed a minute of silence to honour the late Prof Bene Edwin Madunagu, a trailblazer in women’s advocacy.  By Archibong Jeremiah As part of activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Cross River State, a town hall meeting themed “Amplifying Women’s Representation in Politics with a Special Focus on […]

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Sargent Maria Okoi.
Breaking News , Cross River , Human Rights
December 2, 2024

Soldiers Assault University Student And Mother In Calabar

Efforts were made to get the response of Captain Jemila Jimoh, a spokesperson of the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army on the incident. By Ebube Bruno In Calabar, the Cross River State capital, soldiers of the Nigerian Army, on the night of Wednesday, 27TH of November 2024, assaulted a 19-year-old botany student of the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 2, 2024

Minimum Wage: Organised Labour, Cross River Reach Agreement On 70,000 Naira

Responding to whether the industrial action scheduled to commence Monday December 2nd, Ogbodum said “There will be Congress tomorrow (Monday) to determine further action of the Unions. By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River State Government and Organised Labour have reached an agreement on 70,000 national minimum wage. Vanguard learned that they came to the understanding late […]

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Receipt issued at the Judiciary Headquarters in Calabar Municipality.
Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
November 30, 2024

Hidden Costs: How Cross River Judiciary Exploits Citizens Seeking Affidavits

An investigation by TheInvestigator’s Archibong Jeremiah exposed significant overcharging of court affidavit applicants in Cross River State. Relevant authorities have turned a blind eye to these practices, refusing to respond to Freedom of Information requests. When Rita Njar woke up one October morning in Ikom, Cross River State, she wasn’t expecting her life to take […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
November 30, 2024

Minimum Wage: NLC Declares Strike In Cross River, Oyo, FCT, 12 Other States From Monday

States affected by the directive include Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Enugu, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Imo, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Oyo, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. By Christian Appolos The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared industrial action in Oyo, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 13 other states, effective Monday, December 2, 2024, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact , Investigation
November 29, 2024

Cross River Judicial Service Commission Suspends Magistrates, Court Staff After Civic Media Lab Investigation

The Commission’s decision was communicated in a press statement signed by its secretary, Peter Ene, Esq. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Judicial Service Commission (CRSJSC) has announced the suspension of several magistrates and court staff following allegations of corruption, falsification of records, incompetence, and other misconduct. This decision, made at the Commission’s meeting […]

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