507 The NLC alleges that state agents are plotting to disrupt its nationwide strike. By Our Reporter The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is aware of plans by state-sponsored persons to attack its rallies scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Should such attacks occur, the NLC said, it would order its members to totally down tools and […]
519 NLC and other organizations are warming up to protest hardship and bad governance in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday, 27th and 28th February 2023. By TheInvestigator In furtherance of their position that youths in Cross River should not join the planned nationwide protest, the chapter National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) visited youths […]
541 They are spread by contact with infected animals, people, or insects. Examples include Ebola and yellow fever. By TheInvestigator Cross River State Government has warned about a possible outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in old Ndebeji, Akamkpa Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk said in Calabar on Saturday, noting […]
870 Located at Ekporoden, after the Government’s Migrant and Technical College, the facility has no water within but solely depends on rain and a running stream over 2 kilometers away. By Archibong Jeremiah In this special report, Archibong Jeremiah of TheInvestigator chronicles how Agoi Ekpo Community in Yakurr LGA, Central Senatorial District of Cross River […]
616 Despite the risks associated with artisanal mining, more women and children are taking up jobs at mining pits that litter communities in Jos. This is due to the government’s failure to curb violence in the state. In this report, Beloved John documents how the prolonged violence has deprived the people of other means of […]
897 On October 15, 2022, former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi inaugurated the Ekiti State Airport in, Ado Ekiti. That was the last project he inaugurated, as the governor of the state before handing over power. The airport cost the state N20 Billion, and one year later, it is still not operational. It has not […]
466 He went on to share some of his administration’s achievements stating that he has no intention of running for a second term. By Archibong Jeremiah Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River Chapter, Comrade Daniel Obo has called on youths of the State not to join the planned nationwide protest. […]
719 By Akpan David, Apex News Exclusive Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State is said to have been rattled over the recent appointment of one Ms Keyu Edet as General Manager of the State Newspaper Corporation, publishers of Nigerian Chronicle, last week. Otu reportedly has denied knowledge of such appointment. Sources close to the […]
459 Senator Boroffice who responded to our questions, insisted that the project is still ongoing. Meanwhile, he had claimed in a 2019 interview that the project had been completed. By Alaba Adeyemi In 2011, Professor Robert Ajayi Boroffice launched his campaign for election as Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District. He promised to facilitate a cashew […]
772 UNICROSS Alumni Launch “People’s First” Scholarship Scheme For Top Students “Together,” declared President Peter, “we can support the government and management to make the University one of the best in the world.” By TheInvestigator The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association, led by newly elected President Inyali Peter, has unveiled the “People’s […]
750 Speaking exclusively to TheInvestigator Barr. Eba said the group is not to be taken seriously and he reiterated that he’s on a mission to clean the APC of anti-party elements. By Archibong Jeremiah The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Cross River State chapter, Barr. Alphonsus Eba has said he will not […]
2,390 Barr. Alphonsus Eba was contacted, and he denied all allegations in a 15-minute exclusive interview with TheInvestigator. By Archibong Jeremiah The Chairman of the Northern Cross River Reconciliation Movement, Bernard Ingio, has sharply criticized the recent suspension of two ward chairmen by the Cross River State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. […]
555 Ben Aroh, in this investigative report, explores how farmlands and cash crops of Ezuruike, an agrarian suburb of Ezimo-Agu in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, were destroyed without compensation in 2019 by Queensec Global Resources Limited, an unlicensed coal mining company. Tales of Woes Emenike Nnadi is from Amadin Clan that owns […]
704 They called for the protection of forests in the state because “it is still among the IUCN 25 recognized biodiversity hotspots in the world and should be protected.” By Archibong Jeremiah Stakeholders in the forestry sector have thanked the current administration in Cross River State led by Sen. Bassey Edet Otu for lifting the […]
837 Waziri said the arrest was made by the operatives of the NCS in Mfum on Thursday, and that the tusks weighing 200kg were valued at N300 million. By News Agency of Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted elephant tusks (52 units) in Mfum, a border town of Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River. […]
2,273 Our newsroom called the State APC Chairman, he requested a physical meeting but did not say when. By Our Reporter The All Progressives Congress (APC) Cross River State Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba has been urged to resign following an alleged woeful outing of the party in the just concluded rerun election in the Northern […]
653 Rt. Hon. Peter posted a picture of him and Super Eagles forward, Terem Muffi on Facebook. By Archibong Jeremiah Cross River State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odinga Odey is currently in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to support the Super Eagles as they play against Ivory Coast in the AFCON finals today. Rt. Hon. Peter […]
563 “This a huge blow to the banking and financial sector not just in Nigeria, but across Africa and the world…” By Agency Reporter Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State expresses his deepest condolences over the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and […]
450 The gentlemen of the press thanked the aids of the State Governor for interacting with them and pledged to remain ethical and loyal to the people. By TheInvestigator To improve reportage about the Cross River State Government, digital journalists have been tasked with professionalism. Mr. Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Sen. […]
519 Mr. Daniel Obo Snr. passed on yesterday, Friday 9th, February 2024. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Chapter Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comr. Daniel Obo Jnr. has lost his dad. Mr. Daniel Obo Snr. passed on yesterday, Friday 9th, February 2024. Obo Jnr. broke the news about the demise […]
650 “At the end of every quarter, performance evaluation will be carried out and a ranking order made public.” By Agency Reporter Governor Bassey Otu has tasked members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to brace up for optimal performance to justify their appointments. The Governor gave the charge at the first Executive Council Meeting […]
546 It was learned that Ayatullah, the Editor-in-Chief, and Jaji, the Managing Editor of The Informant247, were detained when they honored a police invitation. By TheInvestigator The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, has ordered the detention of two investigative journalists, Salihu Ayatullahi and Adisa-Jaji Azeez, in Ilorin on Monday. It was […]
672 From 2016 – 2023, the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) completed 616 infrastructural projects. Sen. Stephen Odey, Chairman of the agency, disclosed this when giving stewardship of Sen. Ben Ayade’s administration at a media parley on Tuesday 23 May 2023. The agency, he said, also distributed 1,611,818 tables and chairs with the hope […]
713 The Board said the previous leadership under Dr. Stephen Odey should be commended for its achievements. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has denied allegations of fraud, saying it has improved primary education in the state by constructing and renovating schools, providing teachers with training and technology, and […]
532 The theme is “Safety of life and properties over communal war”. By Archibong Jeremiah Cross River State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has concluded a state-wide town hall meeting on security. The town hall meeting began in the Northern senatorial district, went to the Central, and ended in the South, […]
555 With this new vehicle, the Press Unit gains improved mobility and logistical support. By TheInvestigator In a move aimed at enhancing the operations of the Press Unit at Government House, the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Bassey Otu, on Friday presented a brand new 18-seater bus to the unit. This gesture, […]
6,363 Mr. Etta Inyang Eyo, the Director of Administration, who is the acting Chairman of SUBEB in Cross River, was angered by the findings of TheInvestigator. By Archibong Jeremiah From 2016 – 2023, the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) completed 616 infrastructural projects. Sen. Stephen Odey, Chairman of the agency, disclosed this […]
622 The 29th convocation of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin in November 2023 marked the commissioning of projects funded by the institution’s internally generated revenue. Rector Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed claimed financial distress during his speech, urging the government to take over staff salary payments. However, this investigation by The Informant247’s Abdulrahaman Taiye revealed the […]
616 A prominent artist was among those arrested and he had 116 pinches of colos (hard drugs). By TheInvestigator The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the organizers of a smoke carnival in Cross River State. While on patrol yesterday Wednesday 31st of January, 2023 in Calabar, the Cross River State capital NDLEA […]
384 By addressing these key areas, CP Grimah strives to equip his officers with the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to ensure effective service delivery. By Archibong Jeremiah In a bid to boost professionalism and preparedness ahead of the upcoming rerun elections, the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, yesterday […]
