October 11, 2025

Get Ready For An Unforgettable Night: Challex D Boss Set To Headline Unleashed Concert 5.0 This November!

This year’s edition promises to be even bigger as Challex D Boss continues his tradition of delivering unforgettable live performances. By TheInvestigator Calabar-based music sensation, Challex D Boss, is set to light up the stage once again as he headlines the fifth edition of his highly anticipated event, Unleashed Concert 5.0, scheduled for Saturday, November […]

October 1, 2025

Ogoja: Man Goes For A Bath In River At Midnight, Vanishes

Joy said the brother, as of Tuesday afternoon, had not been seen or his body recovered. By Emmanuel Una A man, identified as Brother Sonny, has reportedly vanished in a river in Ogoja, northern Cross River State, while he was taking a bath at midnight. The incident happened at Ishaya village, in Ogoja Local Government […]

October 1, 2025

Gov Bassey Otu Flags Off Rehabilitation Of Electricity Infrastructure In AKpabuyo

The Village Head of Idundu, His Highness Chief Effiom Ebagha, expressed gratitude to the Governor for remembering his people … By Agency Reporter The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Sen Bassey Edet Otu, has commenced the rehabilitation of electricity infrastructure in Idundu and Anyanghanse communities in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, with a firm assurance […]

September 30, 2025

Cross River State Government Holds 2026 Budget Consultative Forum, Stakeholders Speak On Priorities

Infrastructure development topped the list of concerns. By TheInvestigator As part of ongoing efforts to deepen participatory governance and ensure inclusive budgeting process, the Cross River State Government on Wednesday hosted a strategic consultative forum in Ikom, engaging residents and stakeholders from the Central Senatorial District in preparation for the 2026 fiscal year budget. Held […]

September 29, 2025

Family Accuses Pastor Of Complicity In Brother’s Murder, Cries For Justice

Two years after the incident, the family says justice has remained elusive, with their mother’s health deteriorating due to the prolonged struggle.  By TheInvestigator A family in Cross River State has accused a Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Peter Chinwagba, of involvement in the killing of their son, Princewill, a youth pastor with a Redeemed Christian Church […]

September 27, 2025

Cross River Secures Partnership With Aviation Technology College

The Rector/CEO of NCAT, Dr Danjuma Isma’ila Adam, commended Governor Otu’s passion for development, facilitating his aide, Amb Awatt’s visit to Zaria, which today will have a positive generational impact on the state.   By Solomon Azu Cross River State is taking another bold leap toward economic transformation and tourism development with the announcement of a […]

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 […]

September 25, 2025

Dan Obo Hails Governor Otu For Empowering 400 Citizens With ₦800m Grants

The youth adviser pledged the continued support of young people across the state to the governor’s administration. By TheInvestigator The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Youth Mobilisation, Dan Obo, has congratulated Governor Bassey Edet Otu for empowering 400 citizens, including farmers and former members of the defunct Bakassi Defence Force, […]

September 14, 2025

INVESTIGATION: How A Chinese Firm’s Operations Set Community Members Against Each Other In Cross River

The feud took a dangerous turn when Oyama was accused of mobilizing youths to block access to the company’s operation site, leading to a confrontation with police. By CrossRiverWatch Admin Between 2001 and 2023, 138 million hectares (Mha) of global tree cover were lost to fires, while 350 Mha were cleared due to other causes, […]

September 11, 2025

Senior Lawyers Decry Abuses Cloaked As Security Measures

According to him, what is happening in Nigeria today is a full-blown assault on the rule of law. By Francis Iwuchukwu The debate over Nigeria’s delicate balance between national security and the protection of citizens’ rights took centre stage at the recently concluded 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference in Enugu, where senior legal […]

Cross River On Track For Sustainable Growth, Finance Commissioner

In this interview with TheInvestigator, Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Mike Odere speaks on his transition from the private sector to public service, the state’s economic direction under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting growth, investment, and transparency. Excerpts: Q: You came into government from the private […]

September 3, 2025

Police Operative Arrested For Allegedly Killing Man In Cross River

The police said the operative is in detention. By Saviour Imukudo Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered the arrest of a police operative for allegedly killing a 23-year-old man, Onyekachi Moses, in Calabar. The Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to Premium Times on Monday. The killing […]

August 29, 2025

Cross River Government Convenes Private School Proprietors’ Meeting

Although the Ministry did not disclose the full agenda, education stakeholders anticipate discussions on compliance with government regulations … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has summoned all proprietors of private schools in the state to a mandatory meeting ahead of the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive was issued by the […]

Sen Owan Enoh Unveils ₦500m MSME Fund In Cross River

Applications can be submitted online via hmindustry.ng or through physical forms available across the 18 LGAs. By TheInvestigator  The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Friday unveiled a ₦500 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) intervention fund for entrepreneurs and artisans in Cross River State. Announcing the […]

Sen John Owan Enoh To Unveil ₦500m OWAN-MSME Support Initiative Thursday

Jalingo urged the public to watch out for further information and discouraged lobbying regarding the programme. By TheInvestigator  “Barring any last-minute changes, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh (JOE), will on Thursday, August 28, 2025, unveil the OWAN-MSME Support Initiative in Calabar.” This revelation was made by Citizen Agba Jalingo on […]

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 […]

Cross River Deputy Governor Hails Dr  Michael Abuo At 40th Birthday, Book Launch

In his response, Dr Abuo expressed gratitude to God, his family, and friends for their support through the years. He described turning 40 as both a milestone and a call to greater responsibility. By TheInvestigator It was an evening of glamour, reflection, and celebration as family, friends, associates, and dignitaries converged to honour Dr Michael […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cross River Government Releases Shortlist For Subsidized Tractor Scheme

According to the Ministry, the comprehensive list of shortlisted cooperatives is now available at the Ministry Headquarters located in Calabar. By TheInvestigator  The Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development has announced the release of a shortlist of successful farmers’ cooperatives for the Subsidized Mini Tractor Acquisition Scheme. The announcement, made via a […]

Deeper Analysis And Official Position Of The Cross River South Consultative Forum On The Disputed 76 Offshore Oil Wells Between Akwa Ibom And Cross River State

We urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and all federal oversight bodies to support a fair reassessment. Dated: 18th August 2025 Overview of the Current Situation In recent weeks, the Government of Cross River State has renewed its campaign concerning the 76 offshore oil wells previously awarded to Akwa Ibom State […]