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 […]

February 1, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Details Of Arms, Ammunition, Cars Recovered From Suspected Coup Plotters

The more than 40 coup plot suspects were captured in a covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the SSS. By Kabir Yusuf   PREMIUM TIMES has obtained exclusive details of arms, ammunition, vehicles and cash recovered from military officers and civilians suspected of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government last year. An […]

Trans-African Trade Corridor: Cross River State Legislator Champions Ajassor Border Market For Cocoa Boom

During his address, Hon Ntui stated that recent data confirms Cross River State as the leading cocoa producer in Nigeria, effectively countering the long-standing belief that it ranks second.  By Kingsley Agim Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong, the Member representing Etung State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has travelled to London as […]

January 18, 2026

Nigerian Govt Charges Senior Advocate Ozekhome With Fraud, Forgery Over Late Gen Useni’s London Property

A key development came from the tribunal’s review of testimony previously given by General Useni in June 2024, before his death in January 2025. By SaharaReporters The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Judicial Division, has formally opened a criminal case against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over allegations involving a property in […]

EDITORIAL: Between Spectacle And Substance – 2025, A Year Nigeria Must Account For

TheInvestigator will continue to ask the hard questions, because democracy demands nothing less. By TheInvestigator Editorial Board As the curtains draw on 2025, Nigeria stands at a familiar but uncomfortable crossroads – one defined by grand spectacles, loud promises, and persistent governance deficits. From colourful carnivals to ribbon-cutting ceremonies, the country has once again demonstrated […]

November 27, 2025

Cross River, UNICEF Trains 120 Youth Volunteers On Social Behaviour Change In Odukpani

UNICEF SBC Consultant Ms Blessing Eberechukwu emphasised the importance of ownership in the programme … By Nakanda Iyadim In a proactive effort to enhance the safety of children during their crucial first 1,000 days, the Cross River State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has trained 120 youth volunteers from 20 communities in the Odukpani Local […]

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, […]

October 19, 2025

15-Year-Old Rivers Student, Agbo Adoga, Scores Perfect 1600 In SAT — Nigeria’s First Ever

He was also the Winner of the 2023 Cowbellpedia TV Quiz Show Junior Category, securing ₦5 million and an educational trip to South Africa. By TheInvestigator  A 15-year-old student, Agbo Adoga, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to score a perfect 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Adoga, a student of Graceland […]

Tiwa Savage Says She’s Open To Being A Second Wife, Cites Limited Dating Options

Tiwa Savage was previously married to music executive Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TBillz. By TheInvestigator  Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that she would not mind becoming a second wife, admitting that most of her romantic prospects are either much older or already married. Speaking […]

October 12, 2025

Experts Chart Path For Artificial Intelligence Adoption In Nigeria

The climax of the conference was the Launch of Tori AI, Citizens College, Connected Newsrooms, Kohort, and Falasa. By TheInvestigator Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, academics, and media professionals converged in Lagos on Wednesday for a one-day conference that explored Nigeria’s readiness for AI adoption and the nation’s emerging technology ecosystem. The conference, organised by the […]

September 2, 2025

The UK-Turkish Firms Having A Blast In Nigeria

The three quarries are each situated just a stone’s throw from rural communities. When we visited this year, we found residents and workers living with daily blasts, dust, and a pattern of neglect that puts their health and safety at risk. By Justice Nwafor, Christine Ro, Cemre Demircioğlu, Craig Shaw  Dorathy Ushiya was sitting on […]