The session highlighted the urgent need for sustained maintenance of public water facilities, noting that infrastructure projects often fail prematurely due to neglect, poor management, or lack of accountability. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Chapter of the WASH Media Network has raised fresh concerns over the persistent lack of functional water and sanitation facilities […]
Residents and business owners, however, have been encouraged to maintain cleanliness in their homes and surroundings despite the cancellation. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the cancellation of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. The decision aims to ensure smooth and unrestricted movement for candidates and functionaries […]
NAPTIP officials described the case as particularly disturbing because the perpetrators exploited their positions of trust within their own community, trafficking vulnerable children including their own for personal gain. By TheInvestigator The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Cross River State Command, has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking […]
WASH Media Network Hosts Two-Day Radio Town Hall On Water And Gender To Mark World Water Day 2026 The town hall was broadcast live on two radio stations across consecutive days, enabling residents across Cross River State to participate through call-ins and messages. By TheInvestigator The WASH Media Network, Cross River State Chapter, has successfully […]
He noted that the warning was particularly necessary in view of previous unrest in the area during which lives were lost before normalcy was restored. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has declared the reported constitution of a private task force to enforce a court order in the Etung Cocoa Estates as illegal, warning […]
Sources said Archibong’s domestic staff, including his cook/gardener, personal assistant, and driver, were arrested and detained in connection with the case. By SaharaReporters Military authorities have reportedly detained a serving Brigadier General, Gabriel E. Archibong, since the first week of January 2026 over his alleged links to a retired Nigerian Army Major General, Danjuma Hamisu […]
Beneficiary, Ekaete Bassey, speaking on behalf of others, noted that “we are truly thankful for the City Boy Movement’s generosity and thoughtfulness. This timely support means a lot to families during these period.” By TheInvestigator The City Boy Movement, a youth-focused support group championing the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has distributed food […]
The least expected is for him to cross-check his information to verify its authenticity. Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago. In addition, he made me the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicon Insurance Ltd a couple of years […]
The colourful ceremony featured a formal procession and the exchange of gifts between the NIPR delegation and the Cross River State Government. By Our Reporter Pursuant to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Act, CAP N114 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004, and in line with Byelaw No. 2, Section 4, the […]
Ultimately, this interview felt like a calculated attempt to gaslight the producers and turn public opinion against them. The core issue that needs addressing in the Nigerian entertainment industry is a dangerous and growing trend of historical revisionism. It is the mistaken belief held by some actors that after being hired to perform a role, […]
She also assured the delegation that the current administration at UNICROSS is committed to addressing and correcting any lapses previously associated with the SIWES programme. UNICROSS Media Team The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has described the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) as a vital partner with higher […]
By the close of the assembly, a profound stillness lingered within the Convention Centre … By Linus Obogo Beneath the sweeping grandeur of the iconic Calabar International Convention Centre, the Seventh Season of the Cross River Solemn Assembly unfolded in a spectacle of faith, gratitude and collective spiritual awakening. With the theme “Great Is His […]
The event drew community leaders, stakeholders, and beneficiaries from across the senatorial district, many of whom described the intervention as a significant boost to grassroots enterprise and a demonstration of responsive representation. Our Reporter Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has facilitated the disbursement of ₦40 million in grants to 400 constituents […]
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the development. By Emem Julius, Punch Newspaper A violent clash erupted between two factions of the African Democratic Congress in Cross River State, prompting police intervention. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the police blocking the entrance to the venue […]
Beyond public offices, Senator Ndoma-Egba’s influence is strongly reflected in mentorship and political development across Cross River State and beyond … In the evolution of Nigeria’s democratic experience, certain public figures stand out not merely for the offices they have occupied, but for the institutional value they have added and the leadership stability they have […]
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with the Media Team commended the gesture, describing it as timely and beneficial to departmental operations. By UNICROSS Media Team In a bid to boost staff morale and create a more conducive working environment, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof Francisca Bassey, has […]
The inspection underscores the university’s commitment to strong infrastructure standards. By UNICROSS Media Team The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has inspected ongoing capital projects at the university’s Calabar campus, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to quality infrastructure and timely project delivery. The inspection, conducted on March 3, […]
During the meeting, members also received updates on several ongoing WASH-related activities, including … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has constituted a nine-member committee to develop a sustainability plan for the group as part of efforts to ensure the continuity of WASH programmes in the state. […]
By Owai Obo His Excellency Governor Bassey Otu, in audience with the GOC 82 Divison of the Nigeria Army and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udo Ka, Major General Oluremi A. Fadairo in Government House Calabar. Date: 05/03/2026
Akpana also pledged to work with political and community stakeholders across the state to mobilise women in support of … By TheInvestigator As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the City Boy Movement, a support group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed former Miss Heritage Africa, Queen Benedicta Akpana […]
Eyewitnesses attributed the crash to the deteriorating state of the highway, which has been undergoing prolonged rehabilitation. By Emem Julius, Punch Newspaper A truck driver has died, and others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Calabar–Itu Federal Highway, raising safety concerns over the condition of the road. The accident, which occurred in the […]
The civil society body further called on the National Boundary Commission to update official maps … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Civil Society Network has thrown its weight behind Governor Bassey Otu in the renewed dispute over the ownership of 76 oil wells and 239 newly identified oil wells between Cross River State and […]
Stakeholders argue that without urgent legislative reform, stronger enforcement architecture, and community-driven forest governance … By TheInvestigator Civil society organisations and environmental experts have intensified calls for a comprehensive review of the Cross River State Forestry Law, 2010, warning that weak sanctions, enforcement gaps, and outdated legal provisions are accelerating deforestation and forest-related crimes in […]
Mr Wali described Kano and Cross River as “model states” for the WS4H programme, underscoring their success in advocacy, policy reform, and resource mobilisation. By TheInvestigator Mr John Wali, Senior Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor at Self Help Africa (SHA), has urged other Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to emulate the […]
They are also being held over allegations of multiple instances of vandalism of public electrical infrastructure in Calabar. By The Converseer A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has remanded six persons suspected of kidnapping and killing Prof Ekanem Ephraim, a prominent Professor of Neurology at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Those remanded […]
As deliberations continue, the workshop signals a shift in tone within Nigeria’s WASH advocacy space … By TheInvestigator The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable financing, enhanced accountability, and climate-responsive implementation in Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, as it convened a high-level three-day advocacy strategy workshop for […]
Stakeholders reiterated the need for continued advocacy, expanded access to preventive commodities, and innovative community-driven strategies to reduce new infections and improve public health outcomes in Cross River State. By Asari Eso The Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) has intensified its HIV prevention efforts as stakeholders across the state commemorated […]
The Brigade urged stakeholders and beneficiaries to follow this guidance accordingly. By TheInvestigator The Headquarters of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has announced an amendment to the previously scheduled screening and verification exercise for children of deceased Nigerian Army personnel under the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued […]
They used methods including abduction, deception, and abuse of a position of vulnerability in their attempt to sell the child. By TheInvestigator Convictions of two individuals in a human trafficking case involving the abduction and attempted sale of a minor have been secured in Cross River State. On February 2, 2026, the Federal High Court […]
The launch concluded with a symbolic handover of the policy document to selected stakeholders, signalling the start of decentralised implementation. By TheInvestigator His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, officially launched the State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy 2025 at a well-attended ceremony held at Channel View Hotel, Calabar. The […]
