448 He also lamented the vandalism of local government properties by hoodlums, attributing some of these challenges to the paucity of funds. By TheInvestigator The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Dr Fred Okem has called on the state government to establish the Yala Urban Development Authority (YUDA) to address critical Water, Sanitation and Hygiene […]
137 Though primarily focused on prevention programmes, Staff members were encouraged to adopt a client-centred approach, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement in their respective roles. By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (CR-SACA), Dr Charles Iwara, has urged staff members to adopt a […]
138 A victim, Mr James Etta, appreciated the Ikom Council Chairman and her team for coming to their rescue. By TheInvestigator Mrs Mercy Nsor, the Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, has sympathised with traders in the Ikom central market over the fire incident that occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She urged them to […]
184 He wished them success in their future endeavours. By TheInvestigator The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Umo Bassey Eno has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a press release issued yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah. According to the […]
219 By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr Abubakar Robert Ewa is dead. Mr Ewa passed on this evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. CrossRiverWatch reports that Mr Ewa, 61, has been visiting the facility for an undisclosed ailment. As at the time […]
237 The allocation is contained in the N288 billion supplementary budget President Bola Tinubu transmitted to the National Assembly in September, which was passed within five days by the lawmakers. By Bakare Majeed The presiding officers of the National Assembly—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu – […]
226 In his address, Governor Otu stated, “Together, we will build a State that is inclusive, resilient, and prosperous for generations to come.” By TheInvestigator Governor Bassey Edet Otu Cross River has given assent to the State’s 2025 budget of N538 billion. The budget, themed “Sustainable Growth,” underscores the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development. Governor […]
383 Stakeholders participated in a capacity assessment session facilitated via Menti.com, identifying gaps to strengthen through targeted interventions. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) convened its maiden Thursday at the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) Conference Room in Calabar Municipality. The event was in collaboration with Self […]
235 The government has proposed setting up the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation to oversee the sector. The corporation will have a share structure similar to the private sector, said Alake, the minister of solid minerals development. By Justice Nwafor Kakafu, Kwara State – Kakafu was once a quiet village with pristine, narrow farm roads and […]
290 The labour unions expressed their commitment to supporting the verification exercise’s swift completion, emphasising its importance in facilitating the timely rollout of the new minimum wage in January 2025. By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper The organised labour in Akwa Ibom State has reversed its earlier stance rejecting the state government’s proposal to pay a […]
234 The title further cements his status as a key figure in the preservation and promotion of Efik traditions and values. By TheInvestigator In recognition of his contributions to the community, His Highness, Etinyin Efefom Etim Archibong JP has been conferred with the distinguished title of Etinyin Ke Iboku Utan (Central Calabar). The title covers […]
243 The title reflects the trust and confidence placed in him by the community, which looks forward to his leadership. By TheInvestigator The peaceful community of Obot Ewa Ekeng in Henshaw Town, Calabar South Local Government Area, witnessed a significant cultural event as HH Ekpenyong Offiong Ekeng-Ita was officially installed and coronated as Murua Okpoho. […]
207 “The implication of this is that ASUU cannot say the tenure of internal members is in isolation or that the external members can stay as long as the Governor wants…” By Archibong Jeremiah The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) chapter, has resolved to write to relevant authorities, […]
211 In a bid to find out from Abba Isa if the allegations leveled against him were true, several calls were put across to him through his private MTN line, but he did not pick any of them, neither did he respond to the text message sent to him. By Chidi Matthew Nwachukwu “We did […]
260 The party’s leadership congratulated the flag bearers, urging them to remain committed to the NNPP-ECN’s vision for grassroots development and effective governance at the local council level. By Archibong Jeremiah The New Nigeria People’s Pseudo-Party (NNPP-ECN Cohort XVI) has issued Certificates of Return to its successful candidates following the conclusion of its primary elections. […]
282 The governor concluded the meeting with a call for collective efforts to advance the state’s vision, urging all stakeholders to “Think Cross River State.” By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Executive Council convened its 11th regular meeting for the year at the State Council of Chiefs Chambers, Calabar, presided over by Governor Senator […]
180 The event also availed participants an opportunity to assess financial flows and budget implementation at the local level … By Our Reporter Civil society groups in the Niger Delta have called for increased transparency around fiscal flows to local government councils in the region and how they are expended. The call was made yesterday […]
192 The event observed a minute of silence to honour the late Prof Bene Edwin Madunagu, a trailblazer in women’s advocacy. By Archibong Jeremiah As part of activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Cross River State, a town hall meeting themed “Amplifying Women’s Representation in Politics with a Special Focus […]
281 Responding to whether the industrial action scheduled to commence Monday December 2nd, Ogbodum said “There will be Congress tomorrow (Monday) to determine further action of the Unions. By Ike Uchechukwu Cross River State Government and Organised Labour have reached an agreement on 70,000 national minimum wage. Vanguard learned that they came to the understanding […]
200 States affected by the directive include Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Enugu, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Imo, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Oyo, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. By Christian Appolos The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared industrial action in Oyo, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 13 other states, effective Monday, December 2, […]
186 She enjoined the national body of NUJ to take steps to make it mandatory that all media related appointees should be members of the NUJ. By Florence Oluohu In what seems like a bountiful harvest, the Comrade Archibong Bassey-led Cross River council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated its members appointed […]
258 Dr Agbor gave the participants a peep at the opportunities that can be tapped from. By TheInvestigator To boost youth participation in governance, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated a 66-member Youth Mobilisers Community. The first phase began with the launch of the central senatorial district community over the weekend in Ikom. Coordinated […]
217 The commissioner pointed to recent statistics showing that nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 adolescent girls experience violence in their lifetimes. By Archibong Jeremiah Stakeholders and members of the press gathered today in Cross River State to mark the commencement of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), […]
254 By Salihu Ayatullahi, Toheeb Omotayo & Salihu Shola Taofeek In a two-month-long investigation, The Informant247 assembled evidence of several ‘electoral manipulations’ done by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) during the September 21 local government elections. The report documents discrepancies in the election results, voter suppression and widespread disenfranchisement caused by shortages of electoral materials, […]
499 The Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Bassey Offiong Mensah in his keynote speech highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated approach to WASH interventions in the state. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has taken a bold step towards addressing critical challenges in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector with the […]
194 The Town Hall Meeting will be held on November 22, 2024, at the Ikom Council Hall, starting at noon. By TheInvestigator Prominent leaders and professionals are set to headline the Central Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting in Ikom, a groundbreaking event focused on empowering youth and addressing key issues affecting the region. The Town […]
316 Governor Bassey Edet Otu, who is the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to deliver an address outlining the government’s vision for youth inclusion and development. By TheInvestigator The Office of the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization to the Governor of Cross River State has announced a significant event aimed at empowering the youth […]
531 For now, questions remain about whether any sanctions will follow these flagrant breaches. CROSIEC is yet to issue a public statement, and if history is any guide, penalties may be slow to arrive—if they do at all. By Archibong Jeremiah In the run-up to Cross River State’s November 2, 2024, local government elections, a […]
441 In a statement signed by Honourable Undiandeye, the appointees were introduced as crucial players … By TheInvestigator The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Honourable Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, has announced the appointment of five new officials to key administrative positions, marking a strategic step to enhance governance and efficiency within the council. In […]
270 Mr Pate, a professor, said the initiative is an ambitious commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. By Nike Adebowale-Tambe The Nigerian government has announced that cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The […]
