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November 27, 2024

New Calabar Leo Club Set To Host Fundraising And Leadership Installation Ceremony

For inquiries and confirmation of attendance, guests are encouraged to RSVP via 08140733693. By TheInvestigator The New Calabar Leo Club has announced plans to host a fundraising and public presentation event to commemorate the installation of Leo Bright Ebuka Nwokeocha as the 22nd President of the club. The event, which promises to be a blend […]

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November 27, 2024

NUJ Chairman Congratulates Members Appointed Chief Press Secretaries, Lauds Otu

She enjoined the national body of NUJ to take steps to make it mandatory that all media related appointees should be members of the NUJ. By Florence Oluohu In what seems like a bountiful harvest, the Comrade Archibong Bassey-led Cross River council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated its members appointed Chief […]

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November 25, 2024

Ikom Local Government Chair Inspire Youths By Committing To Support Newly Formed Mobilisers Community

Dr Agbor gave the participants a peep at the opportunities that can be tapped from. By TheInvestigator To boost youth participation in governance, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated a 66-member Youth Mobilisers Community. The first phase began with the launch of the central senatorial district community over the weekend in Ikom. Coordinated by […]

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Abia , Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
November 25, 2024

Cross River State Joins Global 16 Days Of Activism To End Gender-Based Violence

The commissioner pointed to recent statistics showing that nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 adolescent girls experience violence in their lifetimes. By Archibong Jeremiah Stakeholders and members of the press gathered today in Cross River State to mark the commencement of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a […]

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November 24, 2024

Investigation: How Kwara Electoral Body Suppressed Voters, Manipulated LG Election Results To Favour Ruling APC

By Salihu Ayatullahi, Toheeb Omotayo & Salihu Shola Taofeek In a two-month-long investigation, The Informant247 assembled evidence of several ‘electoral manipulations’ done by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) during the September 21 local government elections. The report documents discrepancies in the election results, voter suppression and widespread disenfranchisement caused by shortages of electoral materials, despite […]

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November 20, 2024

Cross River State Revitalizes WASH Sector With Launch Of State Task Group

The Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Bassey Offiong Mensah in his keynote speech highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated approach to WASH interventions in the state. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has taken a bold step towards addressing critical challenges in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector with the inauguration […]

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November 20, 2024

Unearthing Trouble: How Sand Mining Is Drowning Kano’s Communities, Farmlands

Yet, for many residents, the damage has already been done. The landscape of their childhoods has been transformed, their ancestral lands irreparably altered. By Aisha Ahmad For decades, sand mining has been a source of livelihood in Kano, supporting a booming construction industry in one of Nigeria’s most populous states. However, this age-old practice has become […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
November 19, 2024

INVESTIGATION: The True Story Of Ex-Gov Emmanuel Multi-Billion-Naira Investment In Oil Palm, Coconut Refinery For Akwa Ibom

This is not the only agricultural investment in which public funds have been invested, yet with controversial ownership and viability. By Ekemini Simon  Etim Asaenyi holds over 50 hectares of land he uses for palm and cassava cultivation.  Asaenyi, who is over 70 and now the Village Head of Orukim in Mbo Local Government Area […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Health
November 18, 2024

‘King Sax’ Sampson Udo Raped A Girl And Got Away With It. Then He Raped Her Sister, And Now There’s Evidence

On October 6, Sampson Udo, a Lagos-based saxophonist known popularly as King Sax, was at Elegushi Beach to attend an event his acquaintance invited him to. While there, he lured this lady to his car and raped her. When her sister went public with it a month later, he got her arrested and then raped […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
November 17, 2024

Panelists Set For Cross River Central Town Hall Meeting

The Town Hall Meeting will be held on November 22, 2024, at the Ikom Council Hall, starting at noon. By TheInvestigator Prominent leaders and professionals are set to headline the Central Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting in Ikom, a groundbreaking event focused on empowering youth and addressing key issues affecting the region. The Town Hall […]

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November 17, 2024

Victims Explain Why Igbo Apprenticeship System Is Failing

The fear expressed by Chizoba is shared by Mrs Juliana Odo, from Ezimo. “I can’t entrust my child upon anyone. There are many stories of disappearance, deaths and failure to settle these apprentices.” By Ben Aroh Jude Eze looks frail. At his Orhom Orba village in Udenu LGA of Enugu State, Jude appears to be […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
November 14, 2024

Cross River: Key Figures Set To Address Youth Development At Central Senatorial District Town Hall

Governor Bassey Edet Otu, who is the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to deliver an address outlining the government’s vision for youth inclusion and development. By TheInvestigator The Office of the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization to the Governor of Cross River State has announced a significant event aimed at empowering the youth and […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Investigation
November 11, 2024

How Electoral Infractions Mar Cross River State’s Local Government Election

For now, questions remain about whether any sanctions will follow these flagrant breaches. CROSIEC is yet to issue a public statement, and if history is any guide, penalties may be slow to arrive—if they do at all. By Archibong Jeremiah In the run-up to Cross River State’s November 2, 2024, local government elections, a series […]

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November 10, 2024

How Hunger, Insecurity Push Underage Children In Niger State Communities To Abandon Schools, Embrace Illegal Mining

In this remote area, where government oversight is virtually absent and law enforcement scarce, illegal mining has become a lifeline for many underaged and adults in the area. Twelve-year-old Abdulrasheed Awal and his father Awal Dapkai make between N45,000 and N50,000 each day through illegal mining, a hazardous pursuit he has adopted in Farindoki, a […]

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Abia , Breaking News , Investigation
November 9, 2024

The Road To Nowhere: How A Stalled Project Left Enugu Community In Limbo

The Federal Government’s abandonment of a multi-billion-naira road project in Enugu State has taken a serious toll on agriculture and maternal health in Ugwueme. Residents endure hazardous travel conditions to reach healthcare facilities, putting pregnant women, especially at risk. Although a contract was awarded to IDC Construction Limited in 2017, construction has stalled, leaving the […]

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November 8, 2024

New Key Officials Announced For Obudu Local Government Council

In a statement signed by Honourable Undiandeye, the appointees were introduced as crucial players … By TheInvestigator  The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Honourable Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, has announced the appointment of five new officials to key administrative positions, marking a strategic step to enhance governance and efficiency within the council. In a […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Health
November 8, 2024

Nigeria Govt Announces Free Cesarean Sections For Pregnant Women

Mr Pate, a professor, said the initiative is an ambitious commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. By Nike Adebowale-Tambe The Nigerian government has announced that cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The Coordinating […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Delta , Edo , Governance
November 7, 2024

CLEEN Foundation Study Uncovers Major Gaps In Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System Compliance

CLEEN Foundation’s findings shed light on critical areas for reform within Nigeria’s criminal justice system. By Archibong Jeremiah A new study by the CLEEN Foundation has brought to light significant challenges in the implementation of Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law (ACJA/L), highlighting inconsistent compliance, outdated investigative practices, and systemic bottlenecks that hinder the justice […]

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Breaking News , Education , Governance
November 5, 2024

New Education Minister Reverses 18 Years Minimum Age For Admissions

Mr Alausa announced this decision during a briefing on Tuesday,, after resuming office as the education new education minister. By Qosim Suleiman The new Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the 18 years minimum age for admissions placed by his predecessor, Tahir Mamman. Mr Alausa announced this decision during a briefing on Tuesday after […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Economy/Business , Edo
November 5, 2024

Transmission Company Of Nigeria To Conduct Maintenance On Delta-Oghara 132kV Transmission Line

During maintenance, electricity distribution will be temporarily disrupted, affecting customers serviced by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (Benin DisCo). By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced scheduled maintenance on the Delta-Oghara 132kV transmission line, set to occur on Saturday, November 2, 2024, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. According to TCN’s statement, […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Impact
November 4, 2024

Mowoe Ivan Okoro, Inspiring Young Lawyers To Achieve Greater Heights

In over two decades of legal practice, Okoro handled numerous cases within the Nigerian legal system.  By Arinze Chijioke “Who do you think you are? Step down a little; you take matters too seriously.” These are some of the words thrown at Mowoe Okoro by fellow lawyers and judges, intended to pressure and discourage him […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
November 4, 2024

Appeal Court Acquits Former Nigerian Chief Justice Onnoghen, Orders Release Of Bank Accounts

Justice Onnoghen, who was convicted on April 18, 2019, by the tribunal led by Umar Yakubu Danladi, faced a legal battle that sparked a nationwide debate about judicial independence and integrity. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, overturning his 2019 […]

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November 4, 2024

How Tinubu’s Minister Umahi Orders Security To Remove APC Supporter For Questioning N15Trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project

The woman, a campaigner for President Bola Tinubu, claimed the project had been diverted into her estate, resulting in the demolition of her properties despite her government-issued certificates. By SaharaReporters Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, ordered security to remove a woman who identified herself as a patron of the Tinubu Campaign Organisation after she questioned […]

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Breaking News , Investigation , Nation
November 4, 2024

How Unregulated Mining Exposes Residents Of Nigeria’s Abuja Community To Earth Tremor

Olabisi Ayodele, a resident of Mpape, told SaharaReporters that she was in the house with her kids and husband when the tremor started. By SaharaReporters Mpape is located in Bwari local government of Nigeria’s federal capital territory. Despite the apparent tranquility, residents of the area live with lingering uncertainty. Just weeks before this report, inhabitants […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
November 3, 2024

Sacked PWD Teachers In Osun Endure Economic Hardship, Mental Strain

His frustration deepened when Governor Oyetola did not offer him a permanent role, and his attempt to reapply under Governor Adeleke yielded no results. By Boluwatife Adedokun When Adewale Rofiat Mayowa, a blind mother of three, was employed by the Osun State Government to teach at the School for Special Needs in Osogbo in 2022, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
November 1, 2024

Cross River Police Enforce Movement Restrictions For LG Elections

The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police for immediate response.  By TheInvestigator Ahead of the Local Government Elections in Cross River State set for Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Cross River State Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across all 18 Local Government Areas. This directive, issued by […]

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October 31, 2024

Nsukka Community In Ecological Trauma

By Ben Aroh The signpost, already consumed by grasses, stands beside a gully, which has taken over the once-serene road leading to Achom Village known for hospitality and farming. The road is no more, and currently serves as a water channel whose echoes resemble vibes of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the result of channelling […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
October 31, 2024

Human Rights Lawyer Decries Alleged Attempt To Suppress Free Press

Ibor believes the action reflects a pattern of political intimidation aimed at restricting press freedom. By TheInvestigator In an exclusive interview with The Investigator, James Ibor, Principal Partner of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, has voiced strong criticism over the alleged harassment of the publisher The Converseer, Mr Frank Ulom following a recent police case involving […]

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October 30, 2024

Grace Consulate Awards Millions In Grants To Support Congregation’s Businesses

In addition, Grace Consulate will be opening her daily free feeding outreach tagged “Food Haven” from Friday, 1st November 2024, from 1 pm to 2 pm every day to feed the general public. By TheInvestigator Grace Network Evangelical Outreach, also known as Grace Consulate, has given out grants worth millions of naira to her church […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
October 29, 2024

Police Declare Elderly Woman Missing In Cross River State

The police urge the public to stay vigilant and help in any way possible to bring Mrs Archifene back safely. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has declared 67-year-old Mrs Sylvia Archifene missing. According to a statement released by SP Irene Ugbo, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Cross River Command, Mrs […]

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