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May 17, 2024

ICIR Next As Police Continue ‘Cyberstalking’ Onslaught Against Online Newspapers

The cybercrime centre also invited the ‘managing directors’ of the media platform, accusing them of cyberstalking. By Sodeeq Atanda, FIJ The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has invited Nurudeen Yahaya Akewushola, a reporter with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), following a report detailing how past police bosses used their offices for […]

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May 16, 2024

Government Seals 3 Schools For Not Following Guidelines In Cross River State

The schools closed are Glorious Vision Academy, Ugep; Dynamic Premiere Academy, Ugep; and Wealth Academy Nursery/Primary School, Apiapum Obubra. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has sealed three schools in Yakurr and Obubra local government areas.  Sen. Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education led the team Thursday morning to seal the schools.  The visit was […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
May 16, 2024

How Lack Of Storage Facilities Contributes To Food Insecurity In Enugu, Ebonyi

Many farmers suffer post-harvest losses in Enugu and Ebonyi states due to low investments in food storage facilities by both governments and private individuals. In this report, Ben Aroh explores how farmers and traders in the two states lose fortunes from this neglect. Tales of Woes Dr. Kanayo Ossai is a lecturer at a private […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Opinion
May 15, 2024

Mazi Ugba Morphy: An Open Book And Its Lessons BY MAX EBA

There is yet another chapter of this ‘book’ dealing with the need to think homeward in terms of our investments. Ntol Ray Ugba Morphy, a scion of the legendary Chief Iwong Iyamogun Morphy of Ishibori, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, is an open book I have been reading for a couple of […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Videos
May 15, 2024

As Fuel Price Increases, Trucks Return To Calabar Highway

The trucks are parked on the highway while waiting for their turn to lift fuel. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard In June last year, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu inaugurated a Task Force on Petroleum Products Monitoring to ensure that petroleum products were not diverted or hoarded. They were to […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business
May 15, 2024

Governor Otu Secures $3.5bn AfreximBank Funding For Major Projects

Otu noted that “This is a world-class partnership that will result in positioning Cross River State economically.” By Government House Press Cross River State government has secured a $3.5 billion funding from the Pan-African multilateral financial institution, African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) for some of its key infrastructure projects in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, who […]

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Bayelsa , Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Videos
May 14, 2024

BREAKING: Pipeline Explodes In Bayelsa State (VIDEO)

At press time, the actual facticity rocked by the explosion is unknown and no record of casualty has been announced. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard A pipeline exploded this morning (Tuesday 14 May 2024) between 10 am and 10:20 am in the Gbarain axis in Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State. According to Niger Delta Insider, […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 12, 2024

UNICROSS Alumni President Calls For Calm, Says The Institution Is Not Defined By Its Current Struggle

He called for calm maintaining that when the storm is over, the true picture of the multi-dimensional crisis would be clearer. By TheInvestigator The ongoing crisis in the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has been described as a phase that will lead to greatness. Dr. Inyali Peter, the National President of the UNICROSS Alumni […]

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May 12, 2024

Abia Community Strikes In Odukpani, Several Killed

This is not the first time the Mbiabong-Ukwa community has been allegedly targeted by the Isu community. By TheInvestigator The Mbiabong-Ukwa community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State was allegedly attacked by the Isu community in Abia State on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. The attackers, who were reportedly aided by men in […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
May 12, 2024

JUST IN: John Gaul, Former Cross River Assembly Speaker Dumps PDP

Lebo did not give a reason for his resignation in the letter. But there is speculation that he may join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and run for House of Representatives in the next general elections. By TheInvestigator Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, has resigned […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business
May 10, 2024

Cross River Police Commissioner Urges Business Operators To Prioritize Security

The collaboration between private business operators, hoteliers, and the Cross River State Police Command is expected to enhance security and reduce crime rates across the state. By TheInvestigator Private business operators and hoteliers in Cross River State have been urged to prioritize security within their establishments. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Investigation , Ondo
May 10, 2024

Ondo State Government Sold Farmers’ Lands To Investors, Refused To Compensate Them Then Ignored Court Orders

Justice Aderemi Adegoroye who presided over the case granted the prayers. However, the Ondo State Government and SAO Agro Allied Services did not obey the orders. By Alaba Adeyemi On the 18th of April 2023, farmers in communities around the Oluwa forest in Ore Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State woke up to the […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
May 10, 2024

Justice Dugbo Vindicates Charles Oberu In Sex Tape Case

In her ruling, Justice Dugbo held that the prosecution failed to link the iPhone involved in the case to the defendant, and therefore failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.  By Able Winnard In a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Calabar, Justice Rosemary Dugbo has discharged and acquitted Charles Oberu […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
May 10, 2024

Physical Education Teachers In Cross River State Trained On Netball For Girls And Women

This training is part of “Project 2027,” an initiative by CSED to provide Nigerian school children and youths access to learn and play netball in a safe space. By TheInvestigator The Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Education, recently organized a two-day seminar on netball […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 9, 2024

UNICROSS SUG President Suspended After Organizing Protest

Additionally, a five-member committee was formed “to investigate the allegations against Comr. Humphrey.” By TheInvestigator In a surprising turn of events, the Student Union Government (SUG) parliament of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has suspended its president, Comr. Ogbodim Udop Humphrey. The suspension stems from a protest organized by Comr. Humphrey on May […]

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May 9, 2024

Police Seek Help In Locating Family Of Three Young Siblings Found Abandoned In Akwa Ibom State

The children, who were all of the same parents and residents of Ikot Akpa Efor Uruan, were found along old Oron road in Ibiaku Ishiet and taken to the Dakada Division of the Police Command. By TheInvestigator The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has released a statement regarding the discovery of three young siblings, Daniel […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 8, 2024

Cross River University Shuffles Leadership: Acting VC Appointed Amidst Investigation

This follows the suspension of the former vice-chancellor, Professor Augustine Oko Angba, by the University Governing Council. By TheInvestigator In a sudden turn of events, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) announced the appointment of Professor Stephen Ncha Ochang as acting vice chancellor on May 7, 2024. This follows the suspension of the former […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
May 8, 2024

Gunmen Abduct Four-Month-Old Baby

Suspected gunmen stormed a family bedroom around 3 a.m. and abducted the four-month-old before zooming off in a waiting vehicle, the victim’s father said. By Saviour Imukudo A four-month-old baby has been abducted by suspected gunmen in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. The baby’s father, Udeme Eyo told Tribune newspaper that the incident happened around 3 a.m., […]

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May 8, 2024

Yakurr Lawmaker Launches Law School Grant Program For Graduates

Qualified law graduates are requested to send evidence of successful application and certificate of origin to 08103044440 on WhatsApp. By TheInvestigator The member representing Yakurr 1 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Cyril James Omini has launched the Law School Grant Program.  The grant aimed at subsidizing the cost of […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
May 7, 2024

Cross River Govt Revamps School Feeding Program, Disengages Old Vendors

While details on the selection of new vendors are yet to be announced, this move signals a significant change for the program in Cross River State. By Christiana Ofem In a move aimed at reinvigorating the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, the Cross River State government has announced the disengagement of its former vendors, according […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Impact
May 7, 2024

Justice Blessing Egwu Sentence Aniedi Mfon To Life Imprisonment For Raping 8-Year-Old

His sentence also included a fine of one million Naira to be paid to the survivor. By Able Winnard In a victory for justice, 25-year-old Mr. Aniedi Mfon has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of an 8-year-old child.   The sentence was handed down in suit no: HC/FC/5C/2023 by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu […]

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May 7, 2024

Ondo House Of Reps Members Distribute Rice Meant For Constituents To Cartel, Party Loyalists

DNN closely monitored how the food items were distributed around December 2023 and January 2024 by two members of the House Of Representatives in Ondo State. By Alaba Adeyemi In December 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture announced the release of food and other palliatives worth N100 million to each […]

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May 6, 2024

How Nigerian Government’s Failure Exposes Abuja Residents to Insecurity

Many stories of victims paint a picture of Bwari fast becoming a place abandoned by many in the fear of bandits. By Olanrewaju Oyedeji The population of Bwari local government in the federal capital territory is put at over 500,000. In November 2023, the FCT administration listed Bwari, Kuje and Abaji as three most prominently […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
May 6, 2024

BREAKING NEWS: UNICROSS VC Suspended By Governing Council, Oshang Takes Over

The Council meeting was still on as at the time of filling this report. By Ndifreke Bassey The embattled University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Austins Oko Angba, has been suspended by the Governing Council over alleged gross misconduct. Angba has handed over to Prof. Steven Ochang of faculty of agriculture of UNICROSS. The […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
May 6, 2024

How Calabar Street Boy Bagged 3 US College Scholarships Playing Basketball – Sports Lawyer

Fifteen-year-old basketballer, David Etim, bagged three United States scholarship offers after encountering a Nigerian lawyer, Faithfulness Okom. The lawyer, now based in Spain, tells GODFREY GEORGE how he feels about Etim’s successes and his passion for basketball. What kind of upbringing did you have? My name is Faithfulness Okom. I am from Calabar, Cross River […]

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Breaking News , Governance
May 6, 2024

TUC Commends Governor Otu’s Achievements In 11 Months

“We must put in our best to achieve effective service delivery in all MDAs,” the TUC Chairman reiterated. By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Cross River State Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has lauded the state government under the leadership of Senator Bassey Otu, the “people’s first Governor,” for its achievements within the first eleven […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
May 6, 2024

Investigation: How Local Dispute Over Oil Palm Plantation Led To Bloodshed In Cross River Erei Communities

More than 150 people, mostly young men, have been killed in Erei communities in Cross River over lingering communal disputes, according to Gabriel Ukam Iyam, clan head of 10 Erei communities. By Godwin Otang Five years after war erupted in Erei-speaking communities in the Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, authorities are yet […]

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May 5, 2024

Kano Community Begs For Hospital, As Residents Travel 15 Kilometers To Access Healthcare

With a population exceeding three hundred thousand, the Turawa community depends on a single primary healthcare center. By Akiyu Inuwa Mansir In the heart of Karaye Local Government Area, Kano State, lies the Turawa Community, home to over three hundred thousand residents. Despite its significant population, this community grapples with a dire healthcare crisis exacerbated by […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Investigation
May 4, 2024

Expository: Inside The Cross River State Wage Bill Inflation, Employment Racketeering By Civil Service Commission

By Patrick Obia Cross Rivers State is struggling with increasing debt and wage bill, but investigations by CrossRiverWatch gathered that, former head of service, Timothy Ogban, now suspended Civil Service Commission’s Chairman, Mr. Uko Inaku, former Accountant-General of the State, Joseph Adie engaged in an unauthorized employment of 500 people and promotion of some civil […]

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May 3, 2024

SPECIAL REPORT: Communities Suffer As Waterworks ‘Rehabilitated’ By Kwara Govt Fail To Work

…Pategi, Lafiagi communities rely on contaminated stream water. …Lafiagi General Hospital gets water from well for operation. In this report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq documented how water scarcity in Pategi and Edu Local Government Areas of Kwara State, continues to affect residents and medical facilities despite monumental government expenditures on local waterworks rehabilitation. The investigation […]

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