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Breaking News , Cross River , Videos
April 5, 2024

BREAKING: Three Men Killed In Ogoja After Alleged Child Abduction [VIDEO]

The mob accused the men of stealing a two-year-old child and selling them to an Alhaji for ₦60,000 (around $135). By Archibong Jeremiah Three young men were set on fire by a mob at Ekpugrinya junction in Ogoja Local Government Area on Friday morning between 8 to 9 am. The mob accused the men of […]

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Breaking News , Opinion
April 4, 2024

Insecurity In Cross River State, The False Allegations, The Propaganda and The Facts BY RICHARD INOYO

Let me clarify, neither any documented victim of car theft, kidnapping, or criminal murder got any support from the State Governor or Government. It is public knowledge that calls were made for the Government of Cross River to prioritize security greatly, intervene technologically, and support victims of kidnapping and those who have suffered needlessly from […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Edo
April 4, 2024

Oza Oil Field Production Boosts Edo Refinery With First Export Shipment

By TheInvestigator Admin Edo Refinery received 15,000 barrels of crude oil in 2024 from the Oza Oil Field, which is operated by Decklar Resources Inc. and Millenium Oil & Gas Company Limited for production. Sanmi Famuyide, the Chief Executive Officer of Decklar Resources, announced the ongoing crude oil injection volumes into the Trans Niger Pipeline, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
April 4, 2024

Cross River Governor Initiates Statewide Electrification Assessment

The team has begun immediate evaluations across various Local Government Areas (LGAs), starting with Obanliku and Obudu in the Northern Senatorial District. By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has launched a comprehensive assessment of the state’s electrification status. This initiative aims to promptly address community needs and fulfill the government’s […]

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Breaking News , Governance
April 3, 2024

Governor Otu Denies Taking A Fresh Loan Since Inception 

By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has denied taking nor signing for any loan (domestic or foreign), since the inception of his administration on May 29, 2023, till date. The Governor’s reaction follows the misrepresentation of the figures presented on the spreadsheet of the Debt Management Office (DMO) and posted […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
April 3, 2024

Call For Continuity: Cross River Govt Urged To Uphold Ayade’s Agriculture Industrialization Legacy

Usang’s appeal “The current Cross River State Government must sustain the industrialization drive of the previous Government especially in the Agriculture Value Chain”. By Able Winnard  The Cross River State Government has been urged to sustain the agriculture value chain industrialization drive by the previous administration of Sen. Ben Ayade. His Excellency, Sen. Bassey Edet […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
April 3, 2024

Viewer Discretion Advised: Brutal Fight In Calabar

Furthermore, the older brother is reported to have stabbed their mother in the back during the struggle. WARNING: This report contains descriptions of violence. By Archibong Jeremiah At approximately 3:02 pm today, a disturbing incident occurred on U-Jimco Road by Etta-Agbor. Two brothers, reportedly sharing the same biological mother, engaged in a violent altercation. The […]

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Breaking News , Education
April 3, 2024

Team UNICROSS Shines At The 2024 Africa University Incubator Expo

Team UNICROSS built a solar solution for poor power supply in Nigeria, “GREENPX Solar Generator” to emerge the winner. By Able Winnard  University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has emerged winner in the just concluded Africa University Incubator Expo (AUIE). The annual event meant to celebrate innovation and excellence in tertiary institutions was held at […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
April 1, 2024

Remains Of Lt. Daniel Obo (Rtd) Laid To Rest

The funeral service was on Saturday 30th March 2024 at Obubra Township Stadium, Obubra Urban, Obubra LGA Cross River State, by 10 am. By Archibong Jeremiah The remains of late Lt. Daniel Obo Ayang (rtd) have been laid to rest. Late Lt. Obo (rtd) passed away on Friday 9th February 2024 at the age of […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 29, 2024

Cross River State’s Maiden Marathon To Proceed Despite Sanitation Exercise

Participants and organizers of the marathon will be given special clearance to move around during sanitation hours, which are between 6:00 am to 10:00 am. By Able Winnard The Cross River State government has announced that the scheduled maiden marathon event will still take place as planned this Saturday, March 30, 2024. The marathon is […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
March 28, 2024

Investigation: How Magistrates Abuse Their Office, Commercialize Litigation In Cross River Communities

The Administrative Chief Magistrate of Ikom Magistrates Court sent four men to prison demanding N100,000 from each to have their bail conditions reviewed. By Archibong Jeremiah A disturbing pattern emerges in the shadowy corridors of Cross River’s judicial system — Magistrates abusing their power, turning justice into a commodity. The narrative unfolds with stark clarity […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Opinion
March 28, 2024

Governor Otu’s APC Zonal Coordinator Appointment: Simply Not Enough BY INYALI PETER

In all honesty, Gov. Otu has done so much for the party in his ten months in government but has not gotten reciprocal treatment from both the party and the presidency. The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday announced the appointment of six governors as zonal coordinators of the party in the six geopolitical zones. […]

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Breaking News , Governance , News
March 28, 2024

Defence HQ Declare 8 Wanted Over Killing Of Soldiers

The attack was on the 14th of March, 2024 at Okuoma community in Ugheli South local government area of Delta state. By TheInvestigator The Nigeria Defence headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their alleged involvement in the killing of soldiers. The attack was on the 14th of March, 2024 at Okuoma community in Ugheli […]

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Audio , Breaking News , Cross River
March 27, 2024

Power Of Voices: Building Partnership For Change [AUDIO]

It was aired on Wednesday 27th March, 2024, and is produced by Connected Development. By TheInvestigator The “Power of Voices” program broadcasts on Hit 95.9 FM Calabar, on Wednesdays by 8:30 am. This episode is titled “Building Partnership for Change”. It features Efanga Etim Effiong, PVP State Support Officer, and Archibong Jeremiah, publisher of TheInvestigator […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 27, 2024

Cross River Ex-Security Chief, “Defence” Odu, In N35 Million Fraud Scandal

Mr. Odu AKA ‘Defence’ who is cooling off in police custody at Zone 6 Calabar is accused of defrauding Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM) of N35 million. By Able Winnard  The former Director of Cross River Homeland Security, Mr. Raphael Odu, has been arrested on an allegation of fraud.  Mr. Odu AKA ‘Defence’ who is cooling […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Education
March 27, 2024

NYSC Removes Akwa Ibom State Coordinator After Reports On Maltreatment Of Corps Members

“Even this posting is too soft on the woman since she lives in Abuja with her family…” By SaharaRporters The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has redeployed its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Ekwe N. I. Chinyere, after SaharaReporters’ story of her alleged embezzlement of Corps members’ feeding allowance. SaharaReporters had reported how […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 27, 2024

Stakeholders Round Table On Fabrication Holds Thursday In Calabar

The stakeholders’ round table is aimed at designing the next product in the Cross River Market. By Able Winnard The first edition of Cross River Fabrication Stakeholders Round Table is set to be held in Calabar, the State capital. Thursday 28th March, 2024 at the  Cross River Fabrication Academy, by 10 am. The stakeholders’ round […]

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Breaking News , Education , Opinion
March 27, 2024

Ph.D. Proliferation: The University Of Calabar – A Comparative Perspective BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

Bros, if you think sey Ph.D. easy, mek you sef go follow get am. To be honest, I didn’t intend to engage in word battles with the online crowd trivializing the esteemed Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or D.Phil) degree. Yet, the more I try to ignore their ignorance or envy towards recent recipients of the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 27, 2024

LOAN Cross River Chapter Demands Fair Wages, Begins Warning Strike

The release highlighted the necessity of government compliance with the harmonization policy document and warned against discriminatory treatment towards LOAN members. By Archibong Jeremiah The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Cross River State chapter, has initiated a warning strike due to the exclusion of law officers from the enhanced salary package for Magistrates in […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
March 26, 2024

Enugu Government Fails To Explain Encroachment On Land Meant For State Varsity

By TheWhistler The multi-hectares of land donated by neighboring Obeagu Awkunanaw and Amechi Uwani communities to the old Anambra State for the building of the main campus of then Anambra State University of Science and Technology, ASUTECH, have become a source of controversy between the donors and the state following the conversion of the land […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News
March 26, 2024

Man In Custody For Producing Fake Drinks In Akwa Ibom

By Temitope Aina, Punch Newspaper A man, simply identified as Akanimo Akpan, is currently in police custody for producing fake drinks at Nung Udoe in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on March 8 at about 9 p.m. It was also learned that Akpan […]

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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

“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 the […]

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Breaking News , Delta
March 23, 2024

Police To Honor Slain Officers Gruesomely Murdered In Delta

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 assailants […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
March 23, 2024

BRCI Commend UNICEF For Support To Vulnerable Populations

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 in […]

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

We The People Launch CopMaRP In Cross River State

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 International […]

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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

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 that […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 21, 2024

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

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 road. […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Inibehe Effiong Appeal Hearing Postponed

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 2022 […]

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Bayelsa , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Army Troops Invade Bayelsa Community, Kill 11, Burn Houses

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 militant […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
March 18, 2024

Burial Arrangement For Lt. Daniel Obo Released By Family

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 notifying […]

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