Academically, the university has made significant strides. The National Universities Commission (NUC) conducted accreditation visits in late 2025 for 18 newly introduced programmes … By UNICROSS Media Today marks the birthday of Professor Francisca Bassey, the dynamic and amiable Vice Chancellor of University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), whose tenure has been defined by purposeful […]
As of the time of filing this report, the university’s management has not issued an official statement regarding the allegation. By TheInvestigator A student of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has raised concerns over what he described as the repeated premature termination of scheduled examinations, alleging that students were denied the full duration […]
Facilitators were led by Mrs Kogbara Ayaba from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, assisted by Mrs Ikwo Bassey from RUWATSSA, and representatives from partner organisations. By TheInvestigator In a significant step towards improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, members of the Obubra Local Government Area Task Group on WASH (LTG-WASH) have […]
Earlier, the NANS JCC Chairman, Mr Victor Asuquo, explained that the engagement was designed to consolidate institutional collaboration ahead of … By TheInvestigator The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has thrown its full institutional weight behind a major anti-drug abuse campaign led by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), signalling a coordinated push […]
Participants at the workshop collectively underscored the urgent need for increased investment in WASH infrastructure, sustained community engagement, and robust monitoring systems to maintain and expand ODF status across communities. By Asuquo Cletus Communities across Cross River State have intensified calls for stronger grassroots-driven solutions, improved access to potable water, and sustained government investment to […]
Beyond general waste management, the campaign placed strong emphasis on reducing food waste, which organisers identified as a critical but … By TheInvestigator The De New Calabar Leo Club has taken decisive action to address poor waste management practices in Calabar Municipal, spearheading a large-scale market sensitisation campaign at Marian Market to commemorate International Zero […]
NAPTIP officials described the case as particularly disturbing because the perpetrators exploited their positions of trust within their own community, trafficking vulnerable children including their own for personal gain. By TheInvestigator The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Cross River State Command, has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking […]
He noted that the warning was particularly necessary in view of previous unrest in the area during which lives were lost before normalcy was restored. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has declared the reported constitution of a private task force to enforce a court order in the Etung Cocoa Estates as illegal, warning […]
Sources said Archibong’s domestic staff, including his cook/gardener, personal assistant, and driver, were arrested and detained in connection with the case. By SaharaReporters Military authorities have reportedly detained a serving Brigadier General, Gabriel E. Archibong, since the first week of January 2026 over his alleged links to a retired Nigerian Army Major General, Danjuma Hamisu […]
Beneficiary, Ekaete Bassey, speaking on behalf of others, noted that “we are truly thankful for the City Boy Movement’s generosity and thoughtfulness. This timely support means a lot to families during these period.” By TheInvestigator The City Boy Movement, a youth-focused support group championing the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has distributed food […]
The colourful ceremony featured a formal procession and the exchange of gifts between the NIPR delegation and the Cross River State Government. By Our Reporter Pursuant to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Act, CAP N114 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004, and in line with Byelaw No. 2, Section 4, the […]
By the close of the assembly, a profound stillness lingered within the Convention Centre … By Linus Obogo Beneath the sweeping grandeur of the iconic Calabar International Convention Centre, the Seventh Season of the Cross River Solemn Assembly unfolded in a spectacle of faith, gratitude and collective spiritual awakening. With the theme “Great Is His […]
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the development. By Emem Julius, Punch Newspaper A violent clash erupted between two factions of the African Democratic Congress in Cross River State, prompting police intervention. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the police blocking the entrance to the venue […]
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with the Media Team commended the gesture, describing it as timely and beneficial to departmental operations. By UNICROSS Media Team In a bid to boost staff morale and create a more conducive working environment, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof Francisca Bassey, has […]
The inspection underscores the university’s commitment to strong infrastructure standards. By UNICROSS Media Team The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has inspected ongoing capital projects at the university’s Calabar campus, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to quality infrastructure and timely project delivery. The inspection, conducted on March 3, […]
During the meeting, members also received updates on several ongoing WASH-related activities, including … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has constituted a nine-member committee to develop a sustainability plan for the group as part of efforts to ensure the continuity of WASH programmes in the state. […]
By Owai Obo His Excellency Governor Bassey Otu, in audience with the GOC 82 Divison of the Nigeria Army and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udo Ka, Major General Oluremi A. Fadairo in Government House Calabar. Date: 05/03/2026
Eyewitnesses attributed the crash to the deteriorating state of the highway, which has been undergoing prolonged rehabilitation. By Emem Julius, Punch Newspaper A truck driver has died, and others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Calabar–Itu Federal Highway, raising safety concerns over the condition of the road. The accident, which occurred in the […]
The civil society body further called on the National Boundary Commission to update official maps … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Civil Society Network has thrown its weight behind Governor Bassey Otu in the renewed dispute over the ownership of 76 oil wells and 239 newly identified oil wells between Cross River State and […]
Stakeholders argue that without urgent legislative reform, stronger enforcement architecture, and community-driven forest governance … By TheInvestigator Civil society organisations and environmental experts have intensified calls for a comprehensive review of the Cross River State Forestry Law, 2010, warning that weak sanctions, enforcement gaps, and outdated legal provisions are accelerating deforestation and forest-related crimes in […]
They are also being held over allegations of multiple instances of vandalism of public electrical infrastructure in Calabar. By The Converseer A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has remanded six persons suspected of kidnapping and killing Prof Ekanem Ephraim, a prominent Professor of Neurology at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Those remanded […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Brigade urged stakeholders and beneficiaries to follow this guidance accordingly. By TheInvestigator The Headquarters of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has announced an amendment to the previously scheduled screening and verification exercise for children of deceased Nigerian Army personnel under the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued […]
They used methods including abduction, deception, and abuse of a position of vulnerability in their attempt to sell the child. By TheInvestigator Convictions of two individuals in a human trafficking case involving the abduction and attempted sale of a minor have been secured in Cross River State. On February 2, 2026, the Federal High Court […]
The launch concluded with a symbolic handover of the policy document to selected stakeholders, signalling the start of decentralised implementation. By TheInvestigator His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, officially launched the State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy 2025 at a well-attended ceremony held at Channel View Hotel, Calabar. The […]
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 […]
.. as IRS gets Corporate Membership from the Institute By Nakanda Iyadim & Achiane Adams The Cross River State Government has announced plans to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to educate taxpayers on their civic responsibilities, particularly in relation to the new tax reforms. The initiative is aimed at promoting voluntary […]
The motion for suspension was moved by the Leader of the House, Rt Hon Francis Bassey Asuquo, representing Odukpani Constituency, and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Rt Hon Davies Etta, from Abi Constituency. By Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Hon Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local […]
Initially, the students were supposed to get N100,000, but in a brief speech by Mr Charles Ekanem, an aide to the Senator, he revealed that … By TheInvestigator A thousand (1,000) students from Cross River South have benefitted from the 4th edition of the Sen Asuquo Ekpenyong Education Support Initiative. Each got N110,000. The programme […]