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June 3, 2024

436 The shutdown started from the Benin transmission operator to other substations in Ganmo, Benin, Ayede, Olorunsogo, Akangba and Osogbo.  By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Labour union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a blackout as a nationwide strike begins. TCN in a statement states that the national grid […]

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June 2, 2024

426 The organized Labour had declared an indefinite strike on Friday following a breakdown on the new minimum wage negotiation with the government. By Galaxy TV Economic activities across Nigeria will be shut down by 12 a.m. on Monday morning as workers in the banking, oil and gas, medical and health, electricity, aviation, judiciary, and […]

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June 1, 2024

621 The unions are calling on all workers to join the strike. They say that the strike will continue until the government meets their demands. By TheInvestigator The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. The unions are demanding a […]

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May 29, 2024

453 The governor proudly announced a significant increase in the state’s IGR, citing a 50.24% increase from 2022 to 2023 and a 60.6% growth from June 2023 to May 2024. By TheInvestigator In his State of the State Address marking the first year anniversary of his governorship, His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of […]

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511 The ICIR believes this may be a ploy to detain them because they reported on an investigation that linked some former police bosses to a shady land deal. The International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) is expressing concern over the detention of its Executive Director, Dayo Aiyetan, and reporter, Nurudeen Akewushola. Aiyetan and Akewushola […]

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552 By TheInvestigator The ICIR took to social media, urging the public to amplify the situation. It has been over six hours since Dayo Aiyetan, Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), and Nurudeen Akewushola, an ICIR reporter, were invited by the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and have not been […]

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424 He urged the aggrieved members and the Speaker to find a truce while calling on the Speaker to understand that he is a “first among equals” and that members have rights and benefits that should not be denied by his office. The political crisis in the Cross River State House of Assembly shows no […]

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423 After an argument on a motion for an interlocutory injunction, counsel to the defendant, Wodah Ogar, conceded that he was prepared to allow the status quo to remain as it were. By Richard Ndoma A High Court sitting in Effraya, Etung local government area of Cross River State, has fixed June 6, 2024, for […]

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725 Agba Jalingo, Publisher of CrossRiverWatch took to Facebook to share bank statements to the Assembly accounts from which Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem is accused of fleecing. By TheInvestigator As the impeachment drama that erupted in the Cross River State House of Assembly earlier today keeps getting attention, more evidence of the impeached speaker’s misappropriation […]

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3,755 Watch the chaotic scenes and political turmoil that unfolded with the controversial impeachment decision of the 17 members. By TheInvestigator After a dramatic session involving punches, a seizure of the mace, and a subsequent announcement of the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, the Cross River State House Assembly has maintained that he remains Speaker.  […]

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May 17, 2024

340 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 […]

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401 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 […]

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514 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, […]

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430 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 […]

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440 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 […]

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May 6, 2024

338 “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 […]

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423 This investigation by Alaba Adeyemi of Development News Nigeria (DNN) reveals the poor implementation and mismanagement of the Federal Government fuel subsidy palliative program by the Ondo State Government, resulting in widespread dissatisfaction and failure to alleviate the suffering of the people. The inaugural speech of President Bola Tinubu sent shock waves throughout the country, […]

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461 By Lukman Abdulmalik Between 2018 and 2023, records have shown that the sum of N41,515,645,264 billion was budgeted for the Federal College of Education, Bichi, and the National Orthopedic  Hospital, Dala, Kano State for the construction of different projects. While the FCE Bichi got ₦20,027,209,363, the National Orthopedic Hospital Dala got ₦21,488,435,90. Within those five years over […]

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331 The school, established in 1996, serves disabled children from six northeastern states but struggles with dilapidated facilities and minimal funding. Students often find themselves abandoned during vacations, their parents viewing the school as a dumping ground. Facing severe infrastructure issues, lack of security, and insufficient resources, the school’s staff and students endure challenging conditions […]

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April 26, 2024

484 … Abandoned Adiabo-Ikoneto Bridge Receives Attention  By Government House Press The Cross River State Executive Council, presided over by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and granted approvals for development initiatives, including infrastructural interventions and construction of some key roads in the three senatorial districts of the state. Governor […]

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April 25, 2024

345 The one-day town hall meeting was organized by Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) with support from MacArthur Foundation. By Ofem Christiana A citizens’ town hall meeting on electoral reform has ended in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. It was held on the 22nd of April 2024 at Marian Hotels, Ndidem […]

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April 25, 2024

750 Mr. Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor in a press release said the appointments are with immediate effect. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has made a new appointment to two Governing Councils and three Commissions. Mr. Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to […]

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April 23, 2024

402 Governor Otu Reconstitute State PPP Council, Sue’s For Improved Assets Management Governor Otu reminded them that the state is in dire need of some already-developed infrastructure that requires private expertise for maximum returns to the State.  By Our Reporter The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has urged members of the State […]

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April 21, 2024

383 South-South APC Zonal Executives Meet In Calabar Confident of victory in upcoming governorship polls in Edo State.  By Government House Press The executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of Nigeria, Saturday, convened in Calabar to discuss crucial political issues bothering the zone, with Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River […]

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April 18, 2024

328 By Ukongikwen Adie The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has reiterated the government’s commitment to empower the State Planning Commission and other government agencies to achieve set goals and targets that will lead to improved nutrition outcomes in the state. The Governor made this known Thursday, through his Deputy Governor, Rt. […]

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April 18, 2024

603 This 21-member committee brings together a diverse range of expertise. By Archibong Jeremiah In a move aimed at strengthening efficiency and transparency, the Cross River State government has established a committee to review the state’s public/civil service rules. The committee, announced by the Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, will be […]

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April 17, 2024

336 He announced the donation of a parcel of land, cows, and yams to the Minister on behalf of the communities. By Our Reporter Three Ukalu communities in Obudu local government area of Cross River State, comprising of Ukpe, Alege, and Ubang hosted the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, and his […]

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487 “We have completely keyed into the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aligning it with our administration’s People’s First Agenda…” By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented his administration’s reform strategies, actions, and economic indices to a gathering of diplomats, policymakers, and investment drivers to attract and create more […]

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April 15, 2024

469 The Royal Father drew the attention of the governor to teething challenges bothering the area. By Government House Reporter Cross River state governor, Senator Bassey Otu has called on traditional and opinion leaders of Yala local government area in the state to foster healthier communal ties, peaceful coexistence, and good neighborliness as his administration […]

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April 14, 2024

491 In addition, the EFCC has recovered a total of N32.7 billion and $445,000 in the ongoing investigation. By Archibong Jeremiah Reports from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have revealed that investigations into financial misappropriation at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs are still ongoing, with no officials having been cleared of any wrongdoing […]