FEATURED
Breaking News , Governance , News
March 28, 2024

Defence HQ Declare 8 Wanted Over Killing Of Soldiers

350 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 21, 2024

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

394 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Inibehe Effiong Appeal Hearing Postponed

321 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Bayelsa , Breaking News , Governance
March 18, 2024

Army Troops Invade Bayelsa Community, Kill 11, Burn Houses

399 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
March 18, 2024

Fidelity Partners Cross River In Agric, Infrastructural Development

371 Governor Bassey Otu said the state was ready to forge strategic partnership in key sectors of the state’s economy. By Agency Reporter The management of Fidelity Bank of Nigeria has expressed its readiness and commitment to partner Cross River State government in key areas of agriculture and infrastructural development. The bank, led by the […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
March 15, 2024

Gov Otu Inaugurates Committee To Bolster Oil Palm, Cocoa, Coffee Value Chains

412 In her acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Susan Ohen, thanked the governor. By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, Tuesday, inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to draw up a development framework for the optimization of oil palm, cocoa, and coffee value chains in the state. Inaugurating the committee, […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
March 14, 2024

Gov Otu Receives Report On Cross River State Soil Mapping, Fertility Survey

421 Says major reforms are ongoing in agric sector By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has disclosed that  his administration is driving a major reform in the agriculture sub-  sector of the state. Governor Otu who spoke in his office Wednesday, when he received the report of the committee set […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Inaku Jonathan Uko
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Impact
March 11, 2024

Gov Otu Suspends Civil Service Chief After Investigation Reveals Corruption

1,306 It came thirty-nine days after TheInvestigator published an indicting investigation revealing a large-scale procurement breach. By Archibong Jeremiah In a move likely to raise eyebrows, Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu announced the suspension of Mr. Uko Jonathan Inaku as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission. The governor’s office did not provide […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 7, 2024

Gov Bassey Otu Approves More Appointment

464 The new appointees were charged to be good ambassadors to their communities by the Governor.  By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointed members of Urban Development Authority. He also appointed liaison officers for each of the state constituencies. The new appointees were charged to be […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Governance
March 5, 2024

Cross River State Governor Approves Board, Agency Appointments, 31 SAs And PAs

941 This announcement, made by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche came shortly after the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. By Christiana Ofem In a recent move, Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has approved the appointments of several individuals to various boards and agencies within the state government.  This announcement, […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Governance
March 5, 2024

BREAKING: Governor Bassey Otu Appoints 38 Special Advisers

777 It was announced in a press release with reference number GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I V/43, dated 5th of March 2024 and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of 38 Special Advisers. It was announced in a […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
March 2, 2024

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

508 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Entertainment , Governance
February 28, 2024

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

438 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 27, 2024

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

389 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 27, 2024

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

408 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Governance , Nation
February 26, 2024

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

294 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 25, 2024

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

341 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
February 25, 2024

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

391 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 21, 2024

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

552 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Videos
February 17, 2024

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

559 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 17, 2024

Cross River APC Chairman Under Fire For Suspending Ward Chairmen

1,640 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. […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 12, 2024

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

1,564 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 11, 2024

Cross River Deputy Gov In Abidjan To Support Super Eagles

442 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 […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 10, 2024

Cross River Digital Journalists Taksed With Professionalism

323 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. […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 7, 2024

Gov Otu Sets Performance Parameters For Cabinet

469 “At the end of every quarter, performance evaluation will be carried out and a ranking order made public.” By Agency Reporter Governor Bassey Otu has tasked members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to brace up for optimal performance to justify their appointments. The Governor gave the charge at the first Executive Council Meeting […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
February 1, 2024

Cross River Police Chief Drills 300 Officers On Public Relations, Election Duty, And State Security

244 By addressing these key areas, CP Grimah strives to equip his officers with the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to ensure effective service delivery. By Archibong Jeremiah In a bid to boost professionalism and preparedness ahead of the upcoming rerun elections, the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, yesterday […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 24, 2024

Cross River State Government Issues Stern Warning: “No Gratification For Promotions”

557 Head of Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng, unequivocally declared.  By Christiana Ofem The Cross River State Government has delivered a clear message to its employees and their representatives: offering gratification to government officials in exchange for promotions is strictly prohibited. This firm stance, outlined in a public service announcement released by the Head of Service, […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang.
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 24, 2024

Cross River Govt Condemns “Flagrant Abuse” Of National Flag, State Colors, Orders Removal

383 The government warns of “physical inspection and verification” measures to ensure compliance. Violators risk having their improperly displayed symbols confiscated. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State government has issued a strong condemnation of the “flagrant abuse and inappropriate hoisting” of the national flag and state colors within the state, directing violators to rectify […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 24, 2024

Cross River: Senator Jarigbe Slams Former Governor Ayade, Calls For Investigation Into Alleged Looting

619 The senator’s statement has sparked heated debate in Cross River State, with many citizens taking to social media to express their views. By TheInvestigator Senator Jarigbe Agom, a member representing Cross River State Northern Senatorial District in the Senate has launched a scathing attack on the immediate past governor, Sen Ben Ayade accusing him […]

561 POSTS
...
FEATURED
Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 22, 2024

Police To Conduct Shooting Practice In Cross River

457 SP Ugbo urged the public to cooperate with the police and to avoid any activity that could put them in harm’s way. By Archibong Jeremiah The Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command has announced that it will commence range practice at the police shooting range, Anyangangase in Akpabuyo local government area from Wednesday, […]

561 POSTS
...