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Breaking News , Cross River
March 25, 2024

Na’ar Youth Swagger 2024: Over 5000 To Benefit From Free Medicare Outreach In Cross River

632 “The event serves as a testament to the power of gospel music in bringing people together and creating a positive impact on communities.” Tawo said. By Ike Uchechukwu Preparations have been finalized for a two-day medical outreach as part of a week-long activities of the “Na’ar Youth Swagger” event scheduled to take place at […]

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Breaking News , Delta
March 23, 2024

Police To Honor Slain Officers Gruesomely Murdered In Delta

429 With five suspects in custody, IGP orders immediate payment of entitlements to families.  By Our Reporter In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Nigeria Police Force mourns the loss of six valiant officers in Delta State, who displayed exceptional courage in the face of danger. The officers fell victim to an ambush by armed […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
March 23, 2024

BRCI Commend UNICEF For Support To Vulnerable Populations

820 The NGO which provides free legal services to women and children said they received 130 cartons of consumables… By Archibong Jeremiah Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable populations particularly female children affected by violence. BRCI’s commendation was contained […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change , Cross River
March 21, 2024

We The People Launch CopMaRP In Cross River State

769 The launching was part of activities marking the 2024 International Day of Forest held at Idundu Beach, Akpabuyo local government area of the State. By Archibong Jeremiah Center for Social Studies and Development – We The People launched the Community Participatory Mangrove Restoration Project (CopMaRP).  The launching was part of activities marking the 2024 […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
March 21, 2024

Senator Eteng Gets Accolades From Cross River Central Law School Students Over Scholarship

757 By Our Reporter  Indigent students of Cross River Central Senatorial District at the Nigeria Law Schools, have received a scholarship grant from the Senator representing the Central Senatorial District of the State, Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams. The students, in an appreciation statement signed by the President, Geda Asikong, and Secretary Obasesam Itam, said […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 21, 2024

Cross River State Executive Council Makes Progress On Infrastructure, Agriculture, And Security

721 By Archibong Jeremiah The 3rd meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council, held on March 20th, 2024, addressed key areas for development in the state. Governor Bassey Otu in his opening speech emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving the Boki East-West road, Yahe-Ebo-Izekwe-Wanokom-Wanikade-Benue border road, Oban road in Akamkpa as well as Adiabor-Odukpani-Itu […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Inibehe Effiong Appeal Hearing Postponed

444 By Archibong Jeremiah Inibehe Effiong’s appeal hearing against his 2022 contempt of court conviction was postponed today, March 18th, 2024, at the Court of Appeal, Calabar Judicial Division. The reason for the postponement was due to circumstances beyond the control of the judges. Mr. Effiong, who is a lawyer himself, filed the appeal in […]

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Bayelsa , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Army Troops Invade Bayelsa Community, Kill 11, Burn Houses

582 By Our Reporter Nigerian Army troops has allegedly killed 11 people and set houses at blaze on Monday morning in Igbomotoru community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The soldiers were said to arrive the community in five gunboats and razed three houses suspected to be the hideout of a […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 18, 2024

Burial Arrangement For Lt. Daniel Obo Released By Family

612 By Archibong Jeremiah The burial plans of late Lt. Daniel Obo Ayang (rtd) who passed away on Friday 9th February 2024 at the age of 79 years have been released by the family. Comr. Daniel Obo Jr. Special Adviser on youth mobilization to Gov. Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State in a statement […]

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

Fidelity Partners Cross River In Agric, Infrastructural Development

523 Governor Bassey Otu said the state was ready to forge strategic partnership in key sectors of the state’s economy. By Agency Reporter The management of Fidelity Bank of Nigeria has expressed its readiness and commitment to partner Cross River State government in key areas of agriculture and infrastructural development. The bank, led by the […]

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Breaking News , Entertainment , Investigation
March 17, 2024

Broken Promises: Callywood Studio Lies Fallow Despite Millions Spent

1,215 The N43m Contract To Unregistered Company Violates State Procurement Law, SFTAS Goals By Christiana Ofem Public money intended to revitalize Cross River’s Callywood studio went astray. A probe found the N43 Million contract for studio equipment went to an unregistered company, violating procurement laws. The studio is now derelict, and the entertainment industry is […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
March 15, 2024

Gov Otu Inaugurates Committee To Bolster Oil Palm, Cocoa, Coffee Value Chains

573 In her acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Susan Ohen, thanked the governor. By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Tuesday, inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to draw up a development framework for the optimization of oil palm, cocoa, and coffee value chains in the state. Inaugurating the committee, […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
March 14, 2024

Gov Otu Receives Report On Cross River State Soil Mapping, Fertility Survey

610 Says major reforms are ongoing in agric sector By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has disclosed that  his administration is driving a major reform in the agriculture sub-  sector of the state. Governor Otu who spoke in his office Wednesday, when he received the report of the committee set […]

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Breaking News , News
March 13, 2024

TheInvestigator Hub Seeks Passionate Volunteers In The Niger Delta

1,637 TheInvestigator Hub prioritizes the safety and well-being of its volunteers. Training and support will be provided throughout the volunteer service. By Christiana Ofem TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub, a champion for investigative journalism and social justice in the Niger Delta, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join their team. In a statement signed by […]

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Breaking News , Health , Investigation
March 12, 2024

“We Can’t Get Help Here”: Abenyo’s Health Centre A Symbol Of Nigeria’s Failing Primary Care

759 Pregnant women forced to travel long distances for medical care, risking complications. By Violet Ikong Abenyo, is one of the communities that make up Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Though located in the state’s capital, the community suffers from government neglect, which is evident even in its primary healthcare. Like many communities across Nigeria, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Impact
March 11, 2024

Gov Otu Suspends Civil Service Chief After Investigation Reveals Corruption

1,699 It came thirty-nine days after TheInvestigator published an indicting investigation revealing a large-scale procurement breach. By Archibong Jeremiah In a move likely to raise eyebrows, Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu announced the suspension of Mr. Uko Jonathan Inaku as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. The governor’s office did not provide […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 8, 2024

Youths Team Up With Police To Arrest Cable Vandals In Calabar At 3am

877 In an amateur video obtained by our newsroom, the alleged gang’s leader is Kingsley Agara. They have been taken into Police custody. By TheInvestigator Youths in State House Estate Calabar Municipality in Cross River State in collaboration with the Police have arrested two thieves. They were apprehended at about 3 am on Friday while […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 7, 2024

Cross River Government Recovers State-Owned Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment

570 Some of the construction equipment recovered and returned includes 1 1050k dozer, 1 payloader, 1 grader, 1 850J dozer, 1 backo, and 2 excavators. By Matthew Okache The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has recovered some state-owned construction equipment following an investigation into the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 7, 2024

Gov Bassey Otu Approves More Appointment

729 The new appointees were charged to be good ambassadors to their communities by the Governor.  By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointed members of Urban Development Authority. He also appointed liaison officers for each of the state constituencies. The new appointees were charged to be […]

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Breaking News , Investigation , Ondo
March 6, 2024

In Ondo, N30 Billion Araromi Seaside-Lekki Road Project Remains Abandoned

971 In the heart of Ondo State, Nigeria, lies the abandoned Araromi Seaside-Lekki Road project. What began with lofty aspirations and ceremonial fanfare has devolved into a saga of broken pledges and vanished contractors. Residents, once hopeful for economic revitalization, now lament the road’s stalled development and ponder its uncertain fate, Alaba Adeyemi of DNN reports. […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
March 6, 2024

How Cross River Community Suffers From Water Scarcity

1,091 As bad as the water situation in Agbara and Ekureku is, it has yet to get the attention of the government, and community members get attacked or threatened for publicly calling out the government to address the issue. By Violet Ikong Helen Imoke (name changed for fear of victimization) leaves her house every morning […]

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Breaking News , Governance
March 5, 2024

Cross River State Governor Approves Board, Agency Appointments, 31 SAs And PAs

1,344 This announcement, made by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche came shortly after the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. By Christiana Ofem In a recent move, Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has approved the appointments of several individuals to various boards and agencies within the state government.  This announcement, […]

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Breaking News , Governance
March 5, 2024

BREAKING: Governor Bassey Otu Appoints 38 Special Advisers

982 It was announced in a press release with reference number GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I V/43, dated 5th of March 2024 and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. It was announced in a […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 5, 2024

Nigeria Wins First Medal At African Games

511 Despite the setback, Edem, a Cross Riverian secured a well-deserved bronze medal, equaling her achievement at the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco. By Our Reporter Table tennis player Offiong Edem Tuesday secured a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. Her effort marks the first medal for […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
March 5, 2024

Trusted Healer Vs. Government Policy: Assiga New Town Fights For Local Deliveries

929 This report highlights the challenges faced by the Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Cross River State after a government directive restricted deliveries at the facility. By Archibong Jeremiah Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State serves five communities – Lefanghi, Okwalike, Patapata, Ikwekali, […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
March 5, 2024

INVESTIGATION: Akwa Ibom State Government Spends N114.5bn On Ghost Emergencies

1,243 Also, the position of the Commissioner that pension and gratuities are sometimes covered by a margin of increase as emergencies are questionable.  By Ekemini Simon The scrutiny of the financial statements of Akwa Ibom State between 2008 and 2023 has revealed questionable spending by the Government. A careful examination of the financial reports from […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
March 4, 2024

INVESTIGATION: How Non-Existent Companies Awarded Multi-Million Naira Road Contract Failed Abuja Residents

597 Road Doctor Engineering Limited, Adafat Integrated Services Limited and Goldenjist Engineering Limited were the companies used to ‘execute’ a road project in Kwali Council Area of the Federal Capital Territory that was never completed for 10 years, Beloved John reports.  When the first construction company visited Bako village in 2015, the villagers were delighted […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 4, 2024

Nollywood In Mourning: Kate Henshaw Shares Loss Of Mother

662 The cause of death for Henshaw’s mother has not been publicly disclosed. By Archibong Jeremiah Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw shared the heartbreaking news of her mother’s passing on social media today. In a Facebook post, Henshaw wrote, “Dear friends and fans, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Videos
March 3, 2024

Power Surge In Calabar Leaves Two In Critical Condition

990 In a video shared by Ojah Ojah on Facebook, the incident happened on Saturday at Chamley by Dan Archibong, previously known as White House.  By TheInvestigator A power surge in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State has left two in critical condition.  In a video shared by Ojah Ojah on Facebook, […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business
March 2, 2024

Cross River Set To Resume Oil Production With Commencement Of Drilling In Four Wells

1,585 Details regarding the specific locations of the wells, the companies involved, and the projected timeline for production are not yet available. By Archibong Jeremiah In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Darlington Edem, the deputy chief press secretary to the governor of Cross River State, announced the news of the state’s imminent return to oil […]

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