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March 4, 2024

INVESTIGATION: How Non-Existent Companies Awarded Multi-Million Naira Road Contract Failed Abuja Residents

Road Doctor Engineering Limited, Adafat Integrated Services Limited and Goldenjist Engineering Limited were the companies used to ‘execute’ a road project in Kwali Council Area of the Federal Capital Territory that was never completed for 10 years, Beloved John reports.  When the first construction company visited Bako village in 2015, the villagers were delighted as […]

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March 4, 2024

Nollywood In Mourning: Kate Henshaw Shares Loss Of Mother

The cause of death for Henshaw’s mother has not been publicly disclosed. By Archibong Jeremiah Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw shared the heartbreaking news of her mother’s passing on social media today. In a Facebook post, Henshaw wrote, “Dear friends and fans, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear […]

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March 3, 2024

Power Surge In Calabar Leaves Two In Critical Condition

In a video shared by Ojah Ojah on Facebook, the incident happened on Saturday at Chamley by Dan Archibong, previously known as White House.  By TheInvestigator A power surge in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State has left two in critical condition.  In a video shared by Ojah Ojah on Facebook, the […]

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March 2, 2024

Cross River Set To Resume Oil Production With Commencement Of Drilling In Four Wells

Details regarding the specific locations of the wells, the companies involved, and the projected timeline for production are not yet available. By Archibong Jeremiah In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Darlington Edem, the deputy chief press secretary to the governor of Cross River State, announced the news of the state’s imminent return to oil production.  […]

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March 2, 2024

Politics: “I Am Alone,” Cross River Assemblywoman Cries

Hon. Rita Ayim, who represented the Ogoja State Constituency, and Mrs. Cynthia Nkasi who fought to be APC candidate for Yala 2 State Constituency for the 2023 polls lend their voices to the cry of Hon. Mercy Akpama. By Archibong Jeremiah The member representing Yakurr 2 state constituency in the Cross River State House of […]

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March 1, 2024

Dilapidated Obollo-Oturkpo Road Helping Kidnappers On Enugu-Kogi Borders

The bad state of Obollo-Oturkpo road on Enugu-Benue borders makes passengers traveling from Eastern parts of the country to the North apply Enugu-Kogi route, which today records steady kidnap cases. Ben Aroh examines the economic importance of the road in this report. Victims Recount Ordeals Samson Ejikeme, a commercial driver, was in December 2023 kidnapped […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Tech
February 28, 2024

Calabar Gears Up For The Biggest Techies Walkathon

Participants will embark on a walk starting from the 11/11 roundabout and culminating at Calabar Municipal, symbolizing their collective steps towards a brighter future for technology and wellness. By Christiana Ofem Guru Innovation Hub is calling all tech enthusiasts in Calabar for a highly anticipated Techies Walkathon. Oyo Effiom, founder of the hub in a […]

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February 28, 2024

Gov Otu Charge Queen Manyi To Be A Good Ambassador Of Cross River State, Pledge Support

The Akamkpa daughter shared some of her past activities within and outside Cross River State. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has encouraged Queen Manyi Affangha, Face of Culture Africa 2022/2023 to continue being a good ambassador of the State. Sen. Otu made the call during a courtesy from the […]

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February 27, 2024

Protest: Gov. Otu Seeks NLC’s Support On Bloated Wage Bill

Conveying Labour’s concerns, Cross River State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gregory Olayi, said the are protesting over the stark economic realities. By Agency Reporter Governor Bassey Otu has called on the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, in Cross River State to support the government’s effort towards sanitizing the state civil service, which has been blighted by several […]

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February 27, 2024

Planned Nationwide Peaceful Protest: Don’t  Let Miscreants Hijack Exercise – CP Grimah To NLC In Cross River 

He recommended that the leaders address the press, articulate their grievances, and disperse peacefully thereafter. By Agency Reporter  In preparation for the nationwide peaceful protest organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) slated for 27th & 28th February 2024, the Commissioner of Police for Cross River State Command, CP Augustine Grimah, has outlined stringent security […]

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February 26, 2024

NLC Warns Tinubu Administration: Attack Our Protesters, Risk Total Shutdown

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 possibly […]

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February 25, 2024

National Youth Council Of Nigeria Takes Anti-Protest Campaign To Grassroots

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 in […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
February 25, 2024

Alert: Cross River Government Warns Of Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Outbreak

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 that […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Health
February 24, 2024

Special Report: Agoi Ekpo Community Struggles For Quality Healthcare As Akarukpat PHC Lacks Manpower, Drugs, Wards

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 State […]

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February 23, 2024

In Jos, Continued Violence Is Driving More Women And Children To Illegal Mining

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 livelihood, […]

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February 22, 2024

N20 Billion Ekiti Airport Yet To Begin Operations One Year After Inauguration

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 received […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
February 21, 2024

Cross River Youth Council Chairman Urges Members Not To Join Planned Nationwide Protest

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. Comrade […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 21, 2024

Cross River: Gov Otu Fumes Over ‘Appointment’ Of Keyu As Newspaper GM

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 governor […]

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February 20, 2024

Senator Boroffice Shuns Community After Campaigning With Ikakumo Cashew Factory Three Times

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 processing […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Education
February 19, 2024

UNICROSS Alumni Launch “People’s First” Scholarship Scheme For Top Students

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 First” […]

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February 17, 2024

I Won’t Resign, Cross River APC Chairman Replies Critics

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 resign […]

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February 17, 2024

Cross River APC Chairman Under Fire For Suspending Ward Chairmen

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. Alphonsus […]

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February 16, 2024

Mining Without Compensation: Untold Woes Of Enugu Community

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 a […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Economy/Business
February 14, 2024

Stakeholder Commend Cross River Government For Lifting Ban On Logging

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 ban […]

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February 12, 2024

Elephant Tusks Worth N300m Intercepted In Cross River By Customs

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. The […]

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February 12, 2024

Pressure Mounts On Alphonsus Eba To Resign As Cross River APC Chairman

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 Senatorial […]

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February 11, 2024

Cross River Deputy Gov In Abidjan To Support Super Eagles

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 posted […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
February 11, 2024

Gov Otu Mourns Herbert Wigwe, Family

“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 others […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 10, 2024

Cross River Digital Journalists Taksed With Professionalism

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. Bassey […]

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Breaking News , Cross River
February 10, 2024

Cross River Youth Council Chairman Is Bereaved

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 of […]

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