September 22, 2024

Naval War College Donates To Children’s Home

The donations included essential items such as foodstuffs, clothing, educational materials, and hygiene products and indicated a step towards strengthening the bond between the institution and the local community. By Eme Offiong In a heartwarming gesture of community support, the participants of the Naval Warfare Course 8 have made a significant donation to an orphanage […]

September 22, 2024

Naval War College Honours Course 8 Graduates At Prestigious Ceremony

Highlights included presentation of distinguished awards to members of faculty and some partners. By Eme Offiong The Naval War College Nigeria has honoured 24 graduates of Warfare Course 8 with merit awards and certificates of participation at a ceremony organized to mark the end of an intensive 34 weeks training programme.. The graduates comprised 17 […]

September 20, 2024

Gov Otu Assents To Amended Cross River Electoral Law

… Amended Law stipulates four-year tenure for elected LG officials By Government House Press Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly. The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to local government as well […]

September 16, 2024

TIJDIC Engages Cross River State Government In Advocacy For Transparency And FOI Domestication

The advocacy visit was well-received, with the Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang expressing strong support for TIJDIC’s efforts and recognizing the importance of transparency and accountability in achieving sustainable development goals in Cross River State. By Nsikak Peter TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TIJDIC), a leading non-governmental organization focused on promoting transparency and […]

September 13, 2024

Cross River State Educational Orientation Summit To Take Place On September 17, 2024

The summit, facilitated by the Special Assistant to the State Governor on Students’ Orientation, is expected to guide students on how to harness educational opportunities, with interactive sessions and networking prospects. By TheInvestigator The Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Orientation (SAGSO) has announced the upcoming “Educational Orientation Summit” set to […]

September 13, 2024

University Of Calabar Faces Criticism Over Certificate Correction Delays

The CSN criticized the manual process, calling it mentally and physically stressful and out of place in a 21st-century academic environment. By TheInvestigator The Citizens’ Solution Network (CSN) has expressed concerns over the plight of former students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) who graduated in 2009 and earlier. According to a press release from […]

September 9, 2024

Cross River State Government Partners US-Based Organization On Medical Outreach

… 25 to 30 experienced professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other specialists, would be on the ground for the 16-day outreach. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River state government says it has concluded plans for a United States-based nonprofit organisation, Sharing Hope Medical Mission, to host a training and surgery medical mission […]

September 4, 2024

LG Elections To Be Conducted Before End Of December In Cross River State – CROSIEC Chairman

Boco assured that the electoral umpire will provide a level playing field for all political parties in the forthcoming local government elections in the state. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has said that the local government elections will be held before the end of December 2024. The Chairman of […]

August 31, 2024

PIND Reiterates Commitment To Peacebuilding In Niger Delta, Trains Prevent Councils Members In Cross River

The highlight of the event was the induction of new members into the council by the Cross River Traditional Rulers Council. By Archibong Jeremiah Tunji Idowu, the executive director of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), says the organization is committed to promoting peacebuilding in the region. Idowu spoke in Calabar, […]

August 30, 2024

Cross River: Ministry Announces Pre-Resumption Meetings For Principals And Head Teachers

The ministry emphasised that attendance is compulsory for all principals and head teachers to align on strategic educational goals and policies for the forthcoming school year. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Education has scheduled pre-resumption meetings for all principals and head teachers of public secondary and primary schools ahead of the 2024/2025 […]

August 25, 2024

Monkeypox Case Confirmed In Cross River State

Ayuk said he has directed the Mpox Emergency Operation Center to be activated immediately, with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo as the Incident Manager. By Kingsley Agim  A monkeypox (Mpox) case has been confirmed in Okoshe community in Obudu local government area of Cross River state, the Ministry of […]

August 24, 2024

Cross River State Governor Honored With 2024 Michael Okpara Premier Leadership Prize

In a congratulatory message, Dan Obo Jr, the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization to the Governor, celebrated the Governor’s achievements, expressing the shared joy of Cross Riverians. By TheInvestigator The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Michael Okpara Premier Leadership Prize. The award recognizes […]

August 23, 2024

TheInvestigator Centre Engages Cross River State Government On Accountability

The meeting concluded with discussions on potential areas of collaboration between the government and TJDIC to further the goals of the EAR Project. By TheInvestigator TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TJDIC) has paid an advocacy visit to the office of the Special Adviser on Budget to the Cross River State Governor. This visit was […]

UNICROSS, UNICAL Students Emerge 2024 Mr And Miss Leboku Beauty Pageant … As Otu Promises To Make Leboku Better

The 19th edition of Leboku featured the parade of maidens, women groups, and traditional fathers, a display of cultural dances, a drama presentation, a dance by cultural troop and a wrestling contest. By Judex Okoro, The Beagle News Mr Mbui John Ikpi and Miss Williams Kokolu have emerged as winners of 2024 Mr and Miss […]

Carnival Calabar: Diamond Band Flags Off Activities 

According to Anderson, “This is the first edition of our “Fit Frenzy”, we are hosting another one in September to prepare ourselves for the first dry run in October. By Nakanda Iyadim In its resolve to ensure full preparation for the 2024 Carnival Calabar with the theme, “Our Shared Prosperity” Diamond Carnival Band, Saturday flagged […]

August 22, 2024

TheInvestigator Centre And NUJ Forge Strategic Partnership For Training And Support

The first female NUJ chairman in the state maintained that the place of training and retraining remains top-notch on her agenda. By TheInvestigator The Cross River state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and TheInvestigtor Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TIJDIC) have forged a strategic partnership for journalism training and other support. The […]

August 20, 2024

Cross River State Assembly Confirms Leadership Of CROSIEC And IRS

The confirmations took place during a plenary session on Tuesday. By TheInvestigator  The Cross River State House of Assembly has officially confirmed the appointments of the Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) and the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS).  This confirmation came after a request was submitted […]

August 19, 2024

Commissioner For Information Dr Erasmus Ekpang Marks First Year In Office, Reels Out Achievement

“My efforts have enhanced the visibility of Cross River State and its developmental achievements,” the Commissioner maintained. By TheInvestigator Dr Erasmus Ekpang Nku-Ekpang, Commissioner for Information in Cross River State, has completed his first year in office, marking a period of substantial progress and revitalization within the Ministry of Information. Appointed by Governor, Senator Prince […]

August 18, 2024

Cross River State Police Command Refutes Allegations Of Releasing Suspected Killers Of Pregnant Woman

He emphasised that no suspects had been released concerning this case and urged anyone with evidence to visit the Police Command Headquarters to present their facts. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has firmly dismissed allegations made in a publication by Sahara Weekly and Phoenix APP, dated August 17, 2024, suggesting that the […]

August 17, 2024

Cross River State Commissioner For Health Highlights Achievements During First Anniversary Media Chat

Addressing members of the press, Dr Ayuk expressed gratitude for the media’s continued support in promoting the health initiatives of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, marked his first anniversary in the office yesterday with a media briefing held at Calabar’s Ministry of Health […]

August 17, 2024

Journalism And Civil Society Unite For Transparency And Accountability In Cross River State

A significant highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Help Desk by TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre. By TheInvestigator On Friday, August 16, 2024, TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TIJDIC) with support from the MacArthur Foundation through the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and The […]

Cross River State Government Initiates Ambitious Development Plans To Tackle Poverty

This grim reality, he said, underscores the urgent need for robust agricultural policies and programs that can pull citizens into the economic mainstream. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, has announced an ambitious series of agricultural initiatives aimed at reducing multidimensional poverty in the state.  The […]

The Unyielding Struggle for Ogoja State: A Journey Through Political Apathy and Missed Opportunities BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

Some of these obsessed individuals are those who converted a WhatsApp support platform of a PDP candidate into what they (he) call: “Who IS WhO IN NORTHERN CROSS RIVER.” If these folks continue to spearhead the agitation, it would be needless to dissipate energy as a pitfall would be imminent. In the early 1900s, shortly […]

August 14, 2024

University Of Calabar Supports NYSC’s Actions On Fraudulent Certificates, Reveals Own Role

In a bid to maintain the integrity of the institution, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has met with the NYSC Director-General to discuss the situation and ensure that all parties involved are held accountable. By TheInvestigator  The University of Calabar has publicly addressed the recent invalidation of National Youth […]

August 12, 2024

NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of National Service For 101 Individuals Mobilized By UNICAL

As a result, the Certificates of National Service issued to these 101 individuals have been officially invalidated by the NYSC.  By TheInvestigator  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the invalidation of Certificates of National Service for ninety-nine (99) individuals and two (2) others on exemption, who were allegedly fraudulently mobilized by the University […]