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February 1, 2024

How Kwara Polytechnic Rector Made False Claims About Institution’s Financial Status, Commissioned Shoddy, Uncompleted Projects

623 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 […]

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February 1, 2024

NDLEA Arrest Organizers Of Smoke Carnival In Cross River

617 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 […]

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February 1, 2024

Cross River Police Chief Drills 300 Officers On Public Relations, Election Duty, And State Security

386 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 […]

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January 31, 2024

Investigation: How North East Ex-Senator’s Companies Failed To Execute Multi-Million Naira Contracts Awarded By Refugee Commission

598 Despite the laws ensuring there is no room for corruption, transparency and accountability in public procurement remain a big problem. By Elijah Akoji, SolaceBase In 2022, Ugoche Global Nigeria Ltd. and AL Alwi Nig Ltd., two companies owned by Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani, were paid over N70 million for the supply of learning and […]

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January 30, 2024

Oke-Oyan Health Center In Kwara Stalls As Ifelodun TIC Chairman Confiscates Its Generator

604 Following the completion of Oke-Oyan Basic Healthcare Center in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, a 17.5 KVA soundproof Perkins generator was given to power the facility. The generator was received by Jide Ashonibare, acting chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area in 2022. But an investigation by The Informant27’s Abdulrahaman Taye has shown […]

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January 29, 2024

How Nigerian Policemen Raided Hotel In Cross River, Allegedly Planted ‘Exhibits’ In Rooms To Implicate Lodgers

847 Special Force of the Assistant Inspector-General in Cross River State who allegedly arrested some hotel guests after planting some items believed to be “exhibits” to implicate them. By SaharaReporters A citizen journalist with the ChroniclesReporters Newspaper, Paul Ben Manasseh has narrated his near-death experience in the hands of a team of policemen attached to […]

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January 27, 2024

Journalist Peter Okon Fights For Recovery After Reckless Driver Strikes In Calabar

708 “It was too late for me to jump away,” Okon recounted from his hospital bed. “The driver hit me, crushing my two legs.” By Our Reporter A dark cloud hangs over the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) as senior journalist Peter Okon battles for recovery after being struck by a reckless driver on January […]

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Breaking News , Education
January 26, 2024

Cross River SUBEB Flags Off Distribution Of Materials To Schools

711 The materials distributed include, attendance register, school diary, white and black boards, and magnetic eraser, school chalk board markers, exercise books and continuous assessment records.  By Joseph Odum The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced the distribution of instructional materials to schools as part of effort to strengthen the standard […]

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January 24, 2024

Cross River State Government Issues Stern Warning: “No Gratification For Promotions”

876 Head of Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng, unequivocally declared.  By Christiana Ofem The Cross River State Government has delivered a clear message to its employees and their representatives: offering gratification to government officials in exchange for promotions is strictly prohibited. This firm stance, outlined in a public service announcement released by the Head of Service, […]

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January 24, 2024

Cross River Govt Condemns “Flagrant Abuse” Of National Flag, State Colors, Orders Removal

626 The government warns of “physical inspection and verification” measures to ensure compliance. Violators risk having their improperly displayed symbols confiscated. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State government has issued a strong condemnation of the “flagrant abuse and inappropriate hoisting” of the national flag and state colors within the state, directing violators to rectify […]

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January 24, 2024

Cross River: Senator Jarigbe Slams Former Governor Ayade, Calls For Investigation Into Alleged Looting

833 The senator’s statement has sparked heated debate in Cross River State, with many citizens taking to social media to express their views. By TheInvestigator Senator Jarigbe Agom, a member representing Cross River State Northern Senatorial District in the Senate has launched a scathing attack on the immediate past governor, Sen Ben Ayade accusing him […]

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January 22, 2024

TheInvestigator Journalism Hub Unveils Monthly Masterclass

1,855 The masterclass first episode will cover sourcing for story ideas, pitching stories to media outlets, and other investigative journalism techniques.  By Christiana Ofem TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub is hosting a journalism masterclass on investigative journalism every last Saturday of the month beginning from January 27, 2024, from 3-4pm. The event will be […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 22, 2024

Police To Conduct Shooting Practice In Cross River

598 SP Ugbo urged the public to cooperate with the police and to avoid any activity that could put them in harm’s way. By Archibong Jeremiah The Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command has announced that it will commence range practice at the police shooting range, Anyangangase in Akpabuyo local government area from Wednesday, […]

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January 22, 2024

Untold Story Of Almajiri Schools Left For Ruins In Bauchi

673 Over a decade after the Federal Government constructed and handed over Tsangaya Model Schools to SUBEB in Bauchi, WikkiTimes uncovered that Almajiri pupils grapple with hunger and labour as proprietors struggle to meet their needs.  By Idris Kamal Ibrahim, WikkiTimes Abdulmalik Umar, a 14-year-old native of Zaranda-Gari, Toro local government area, Bauchi State, enrolled […]

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January 19, 2024

Re-Run Elections: Cross River CP Host To ICCES Members

617 Synergy and collaboration with other sister agencies were emphasized as cardinal to overpower any vices.  By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has played host to his members in the State Inter-Agency Consultative Committee On Election Security (ICCES). In attendance were Prof. Gabriel Yomere,  the State INEC […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
January 18, 2024

Cross River Student In Need Of Fees Get Support From Former DSS DG

771 Minutes later, Miss Glory confirmed that she had received N500,000 support from the retired DSS DG. By Archibong Jeremiah The former Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Ekpenyong Ita has donated N500,000 to a student in need of tuition. Mr. Ita gave the cash donation shortly after Miss Glory Ita […]

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January 18, 2024

Cross River NYCN Chairman Visit Journalism Hub, Pledge Support

573 The hub Director after giving them a tour of the facility shared areas of possible collaboration. By Christiana Ofem The Cross River State chapter Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Daniel Obo has pledged to support TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub in the state. Comrade Obo visited the hub […]

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January 16, 2024

Legislator Host Atlantic Warriors Football Club Of Bakassi, Pledge Support

465 The Atlantic Warriors Football Club of Bakassi defeated Ekabokom Football Club of Ikom to emerge as the winner of the 2023 Governor’s Cup. By Archibong Jeremiah The member representing Bakassi in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Eyo Bassey has commended the Atlantic Warriors Football Club for winning the 2023 Governor’s Cup.  […]

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January 16, 2024

Miss Mercy Ogar Is Missing, Family Declares

702 Anyone with information about her whereabouts is advised to visit the nearest police station or call kindly contact 07083776271. By Archibong Jeremiah Miss Mercy Ogar, from Gabu, Yala local government area in Cross River State has been declared missing by her family. According to her mother, Felicia Ogar, Mercy lived in Festac, Lagos state […]

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January 16, 2024

INVESTIGATION: How Nigerian Soldiers Confiscate Means Of Livelihood, Torture IDPs, Returnees In Bakassi

1,136 The army forced him to write an undertaking never to participate in anything news against the Nigerian Army or anything against them or lead a protest or even advise them. By Patrick Obia, CrossRiverWatch Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are mostly fishermen and petty traders in the riverine area of Ikang, Bakassi […]

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January 15, 2024

TheInvestigator Journalism Development And Innovation Hub Births In Cross River

850 The Director of the hub thanked The ICIR, MacArthur Foundation, and CITAD for their support.  By Christiana Ofem The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State chapter, Comrade Nsa Gill has commissioned TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub in Calabar, the state capital. The Cross River NUJ Chairman in a witty […]

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January 15, 2024

Publish Your Assets Declaration Form, Obono-Obla Urge Embattled Public Officers

535 He revealed that he was not bothered about some of the accusations against him because he knew they were false. By Archibong Jeremiah Former Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP),  Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has urged public officers, especially the embattled ones to publish their assets declaration form.  Chief Okoi shared his opinion […]

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January 14, 2024

Sandy Onor Congratulates Bassey Otu On His Affirmation As Governor of Cross River State

594 Senator Ojang Onor calls on all Cross Riverians to support the Governor. By Christiana Ofem Senator Sandy Ojang Onor has congratulated Senator Bassey Edet Otu on his affirmation as Governor of Cross River State. In a congratulatory message issued on January 13, 2024, Senator Onor said that the Supreme Court’s confirmation of Senator Otu’s […]

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January 12, 2024

Gov. Otu Dedicates Supreme Court Victory To Electorate, Says It’s Time For Statesmanship

717 He reaffirmed his commitment to “good governance by ensuring that the citizens are healthy, well-educated, prosperous”, and socially empowered…” By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has thanked the electorate for casting their votes for him in the last general elections. Governo Otu, speaking after the Apex Court threw […]

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January 10, 2024

UNICAL Sweeps All Three Science, Innovative Research Positions At TETFUND R4i 16 In Abuja

858 The TETfair exercise which held in December 7th to 9th, 2023 with the theme; Ideation, Innovation & Solution, is sponsored by TETFund.  By George Odok The University of Calabar has won the first, runner-up, and third place positions for Science and Innovative Research at the just-concluded 16th edition of the TETfund Research for Impact […]

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January 10, 2024

Cross River Lawmaker Gift Constituent Car

523 Omini, a first-time lawmaker, said the gift to Mr. Nelson Arikpo is a translation of his commitment to action. By Archibong Jeremiah Hon. Cyril Omini, the member representing Yakurr 1 State constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly has gifted a constituent of his a car. Omini, a first-time lawmaker, said the […]

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January 10, 2024

Ex-Humanitarian Minister, Predecessor, And NSIPA Chief Grilled Over Funds, Released on Bail with Conditions

469 The investigation into these financial irregularities is ongoing, with further interrogations and potential charges expected. By Archibong Jeremiah The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) questioned former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu for seven hours yesterday on financial misconduct allegations. Edu, along with her predecessor and the suspended head of the National Social Investment […]

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January 10, 2024

How Cross River State Government’s Indifference And Community’s Hostility Derailed Federal Polytechnic Ugep

1,171 However, the polytechnic Rector Prof.  Edwards Ntui Okey, alleged that the host community had made things difficult and constituted a major hindrance.  By Godwin Otang, CrossRiverWatch New tertiary institutions in Nigeria often take off from existing infrastructure, usually donated by the federal, or state government or the local government. However, in the case of […]

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January 9, 2024

Betta Edu: EFCC Quizzes Zenith, Providus, Jaiz banks CEOs

514 “They were invited and are being probed in connection with the uncovered ₦44bn fraud and the ₦585million involving Halima Shehu and Betta Edu. By Abiodun Sanusi, Punch Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is currently interrogating Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of Zenith Bank, Providus Bank, and Jaiz Bank in connection with […]

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January 9, 2024

Sex-For-Mark: Rights Activists Hail UNICAL Don’s Remand In Kuje

587 Ndifon is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. By Onozure Dania, Punch Newspaper Right activists have commended Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja for ordering the remand in Kuje prison of the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, […]

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