Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
February 20, 2026

NEWSAN Commits To Homegrown Financing, Stronger Accountability As It Opens Strategic WASH Advocacy Workshop

As deliberations continue, the workshop signals a shift in tone within Nigeria’s WASH advocacy space … By TheInvestigator  The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable financing, enhanced accountability, and climate-responsive implementation in Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, as it convened a high-level three-day advocacy strategy workshop for […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
February 14, 2026

World Condom Day: SACA Intensifies HIV Prevention Campaign In Cross River

Stakeholders reiterated the need for continued advocacy, expanded access to preventive commodities, and innovative community-driven strategies to reduce new infections and improve public health outcomes in Cross River State. By Asari Eso The Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) has intensified its HIV prevention efforts as stakeholders across the state commemorated […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Economy/Business , Health
February 6, 2026

Groundbreaking Initiative Offers Affordable Loans For Household Toilets To Low-Income Families

The pilot initiative will focus on the Yala, Obubra, and Odukpani Local Government Areas (LGAs), targeting existing TBO network members who … By The Investigator Ekondo Microfinance Bank (Ekondo MFB), a leading microfinance institution based in Calabar, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Toiletpride Initiative aimed at addressing the sanitation crisis in Cross […]

Breaking News , Health , International
February 1, 2026

World NTD Day: C’River State Calls For Urgent Funding To Eradicate “Deadly But Preventable” Diseases

NTDs are a diverse group of conditions that still affect over a billion people worldwide. By Nakanda Iyadim In a strategic move to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the State, the Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government and international development partners to scale up funding and clinical action. Speaking during […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
January 19, 2026

Cross River To Commence Measles-Rubella And HPV Vaccination Campaign February 4

Parents and caregivers have been assured that all vaccines are free, safe, effective, and fully funded by the government. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of a statewide Measles-Rubella and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign scheduled to run from Wednesday, February 4 to Sunday, February 15, 2026. The announcement was […]

Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Cross River , Governance , Health
December 20, 2025

Obubra Council, Traditional Leaders Sign Off On New WASH Data, Paving Way For Interventions

The data analysis and presentation were led by two consultants, Mr Benjamin Imoke and Mr Kingsley Ekpenyong. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State government has validated the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) data collated from Obubra Local Government Area. Following a stakeholders’ meeting held on October 27, 2025, the survey was commissioned to determine Obubra […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
December 14, 2025

RUWATSSA Commissions Borehole In Mbat To Address Water Access And Sanitation Challenges

Speaking after the commissioning and handing over of the borehole facility, the Clan Head, HRH Omin Omin, expressed gratitude. By Emmanuel Ita Residents of Mbat community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have commended the Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Agency (RUWATSSA) for making the 2025 World Toilet Day memorable for […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
December 9, 2025

RUWATSSA Holds Sensitisation Workshop For Food Handlers, Vendors In Calabar

“You can cook small quantities and keep it hygienic,” she advised, urging food vendors to adopt safer cooking and serving habits. By Emmanuel Ita The Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) on Monday, December 8, 2025, organised a sensitisation workshop aimed at improving hygiene practices, nutrition education, and food safety among […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
December 5, 2025

Prayer, Old Notes, And Hope: What PHC Staff Rely On When Training Fails In Cross River State

Nurses on the frontlines in rural Cross River State are battling not only illness but also a crippling lack of knowledge, as reports by Orodata Science reveal a deepening crisis in Primary Health Centres, where outdated skills and total power failures are putting lives at risk, Archibong Jeremiah reveals in this special report. From Bakassi […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
December 1, 2025

Anti-GBV Stakeholders Urge Cross River Government To Demonstrate Stronger Political Will In Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Stakeholders evaluated harmful cultural and religious practices that continue to fuel gender discrimination and violence in many communities. By TheInvestigator  Stakeholders working to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Cross River State have called on the state government to demonstrate stronger political will in addressing the rising cases of violence against women and girls. The call […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
November 28, 2025

INVESTIGATION: The Cost Of Complacency In Cross River State Primary Healthcare

This report by Archibong Jeremiah examines the findings of the MyPHC Report by Orodata Science alongside the Cross River State 2024 Budget Performance Reports (BPRs). It highlights the alarming connection between structural healthcare deficits and significant budget execution failures. In Cross River State, health workers are grappling with dire conditions that threaten not only their […]

Breaking News , Education , Health , Opinion , State
November 24, 2025

Inside The Quiet Revolution: How Orodata Science Is Re-Shaping The Future Of Nigerian Journalism BY ARCHIBONG JEREMIAH

Through this programme, Orodata Science helped strengthen media houses, raise a new … In newsrooms across Nigeria, the struggle to practice journalism in a complex world is real. Many wonder if they got more than they bargained for. Because, the age of digital misinformation, health crises, shrinking media revenues, data overload, and widespread distrust of […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
November 1, 2025

N95 Million WASH Systems For Health Programme Kicks Off In Obubra

Reiterating Dr Hippolatus’ call for prosecution of vandals of WASH infrastructure, the RUWATSSA GM warned that “this is not business as usual.”  By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has initiated the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in the Obubra Local Government Area. Making inroads, the first activity was the stakeholders’ […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
October 26, 2025

Nigerian Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 1

NARD President, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, disclosed on Saturday that the decision was reached after the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) reviewed the government’s response to their demands during an emergency virtual meeting. By Our Reporter The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike, starting November 1, 2025, […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health , International
October 22, 2025

FEMinWASH, SUBEB Mark Global Handwashing Day With Schools In Calabar

Global Handwashing Day, celebrated annually on October 15, raises awareness about handwashing with soap as one of the most affordable and effective ways to promote health and save lives. By Scholastica Ferox  In commemoration of the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, the Network of Female Professionals in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (FEMinWASH), Cross River State chapter, […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
October 13, 2025

Cross River First Lady Commissions Borehole In Calabar South

The project, themed “Constant Water Supply for All,” was facilitated by Hon Efa Nyong, Chairman of the Calabar Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA) … By Our Reporter The First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Edet Otu, has commissioned a borehole project in the Umoh Edem community, Calabar South Local Government Area, as part of […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
September 25, 2025

FEMinWASH Launches Cross River Chapter To Drive Gender Equality In WASH Sector

As part of the inauguration, a two-day gender awareness training was held for key stakeholders … By TheInvestigator The Network of Female Professionals in WASH Nigeria (FEMinWASH) has inaugurated its Cross River State chapter, marking a significant step in advancing gender equality and inclusive governance in the state’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. The […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Entertainment , Health
August 26, 2025

Cross River Assures HIV Patients Of Adequate Care, Distributes Over 5,000 Condoms At Leboku New Yam Festival

Community engagement was a crucial aspect of the CR-SACA campaign, with many attendees expressing gratitude for the medical screening services. By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (CR-SACA) has assured individuals living with HIV/AIDS that the state government has implemented sufficient plans to address their […]

Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Health
August 23, 2025

Akwa Ibom Police Uncover Illegal Clinic After Woman Dies During Abortion Procedure

Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Timfon John, said on Thursday that Akpan, who operated the Full Life Medical Centre at Ikot Obio Odongo, was apprehended after attempts to secretly dispose of the victim’s body failed. By Guardian Nigeria The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered an unlicensed medical facility in Ibesikpo Asutan […]

Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Cross River , Governance , Health
August 22, 2025

Cross River State Charts New Path For Water And Sanitation With Updated WASH Policy

According to the communique issued at the end of the workshop, participants adopted the policy and developed an implementation plan, calling on the government to approve and sign it into law within 60 days. By TheInvestigator Cross River State has taken a major step towards strengthening access to safe water and sanitation with the validation […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Governance , Health
August 21, 2025

BREAKING: Cross River Governor Approves ₦95m For WASH Intervention In Obubra

Both officials who spoke to journalists separately in Calabar expressed gratitude to Governor Otu for what they described as his passion, wisdom, and fatherly role in addressing the state’s sanitation challenges. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the release of ₦95 million as counterpart funding for a three-year […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Education , Health
August 21, 2025

NUJ Chair Launches Padbank Outreach To Fight Menstrual Poverty In Cross River

Bassey explained that, though currently self-funded, the project aims to build a sustainable “pad bank” that will ensure a constant supply to girls in need. By Tina Agosi Todo The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Archibong Bassey, has unveiled the Padbank Mobile Outreach, a personal initiative aimed at […]