February 25, 2026

WASH Breakthrough: Cross River, Kano Raise The Bar On SDG 6

Mr Wali described Kano and Cross River as “model states” for the WS4H programme, underscoring their success in advocacy, policy reform, and resource mobilisation. By TheInvestigator Mr John Wali, Senior Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor at Self Help Africa (SHA), has urged other Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to emulate the […]

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 […]

October 20, 2025

ADC Suspends National Vice Chairman Usani Uguru Usani

This decision was made during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC Cross River State Chapter on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. By TheInvestigator The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr Usani Uguru Usani, effective immediately, due to alleged anti-party activities and insubordination to the party’s […]

October 14, 2025

Govt Drops Maths Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission

It further explained that the new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide. By SaharaReporters  The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to obtain a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination to qualify for admission […]

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 […]

October 8, 2025

FG Withdraws Registration Of National Youth Council Of Nigeria

“As a result, the Commission has de-recognized all existing claims to leadership, trusteeship, and management within the organization,” the statement said. By TheInvestigator  The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the withdrawal of the registration certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). In a press statement […]

September 27, 2025

Atiku, David Mark, El-Rufai, Others Hold ADC Coalition Meeting In Abuja

Also present were ex-Minister of Digital Economy Isa Pantami, former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed, and ex-Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who gathered alongside former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. By SaharaReporters Former Senate President, David Mark, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, and other key figures were in Abuja on Thursday for a high-level African Democratic […]

NHRC Makes Strong Case For Rights-Based Constitutional Review In Nigeria

“The time to move from rhetoric to action is now,” the Ajuga stated, adding that “A progressive, inclusive, and accountable constitution is possible—if the political will exists.” By TheInvestigator The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented comprehensive proposals to the National Assembly calling for a rights-focused constitutional review to advance good governance, gender inclusion, […]

July 13, 2025

Breaking: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead

Breaking: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead He died in London on Sunday, July 13, according to his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. By Marcus Fatunmole, The ICIR Garba wrote on his X account, “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI’UN. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, […]

May 28, 2025

Electoral College Director Calls On Media, Activists To Use Accurate Constitutional Terms

Lawal concluded by encouraging all stakeholders to “use the correct terms and help the Nigerian people understand the system we actually operate.” By TheInvestigator Kunle Lawal, Executive Director of the Electoral College Nigeria, has called on media professionals, civil society actors, and civic influencers to desist from mislabeling Nigeria’s National Assembly as a “parliament,” stressing […]

March 9, 2025

IWD2025: Accelerate Action For Gender Equality In Nigeria’s Extractive Sector – PWYP Nigeria Urges FG, Stakeholders 

The call was made in a statement to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day issued earlier today in Abuja and signed by PWYP Nigeria’s National Coordinator, Dr Erisa Danladi. By TheInvestigator Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria, the foremost civil society campaign for transparent and accountable governance of natural resources, has called on the Nigerian […]

December 12, 2024

AHOA Announces Town Hall Meeting To Boost Civil Society Engagement In 2025 UN HLPF

Participants are required to pre-register online, with details and links available on AHOA’s official communication channels. By TheInvestigator The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) has unveiled plans for a Town Hall Meeting aimed at enhancing meaningful and evidence-based engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) and indigenous populations in the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). […]

December 11, 2024

ICIR Awards Six Outstanding OCRP Fellows

By Nurudeen Akewusola, The ICIR  The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has recognised six exceptional fellows at the closing ceremony of its Open Contracting Reporting Project (OCRP). At the event, held on Tuesday, December 10 in Abuja, the executive director of TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre and publisher of TheInvestigator, Archibong Jeremiah Ojanga, […]

November 4, 2024

How Unregulated Mining Exposes Residents Of Nigeria’s Abuja Community To Earth Tremor

Olabisi Ayodele, a resident of Mpape, told SaharaReporters that she was in the house with her kids and husband when the tremor started. By SaharaReporters Mpape is located in Bwari local government of Nigeria’s federal capital territory. Despite the apparent tranquility, residents of the area live with lingering uncertainty. Just weeks before this report, inhabitants […]

October 25, 2024

Global Partners Rally For Sustainable Development At Afrihealth Optonet Forum

As the 2030 deadline approaches, the forum underscored a call for action, collaboration, and resource mobilization. By TheInvestigator In a recent gathering, the Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) brought together representatives from over a dozen countries to discuss the pressing needs and challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The forum, held in […]

August 16, 2024

Federal Government Commissions Youth Initiatives Liaison Officers Nationwide

Mr Dan Obo, Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization to Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State when contacted by our newsroom expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve. By TheInvestigator In a landmark initiative to enhance the implementation of youth-centric programmes across Nigeria, the Federal Government has commissioned Youth Initiatives Liaison Officers (YILO) […]

Poultry Value Chain, Contributes Notably To Nigeria’s Economy – PAN Chairman

Mr Ezebiora said this at the inaugural Delta State Poultry Summit organized by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Delta State Chapter, at the PTI Conference Center, Effurun, Delta State, on Saturday, June 8, 2024.   Our Reporter  The National President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, has stated that the poultry […]

June 4, 2024

Organised Labour Suspends Strike

During the failed talks with the government, labour rejected three government offers, the latest being ₦60,000. The TUC and the NLC subsequently pulled out of negotiations, insisting on ₦494,000 as the new minimum wage. By Lucky Obewo-Isawode and Emmanuel Egobiambu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial […]

June 3, 2024

Labour Union Shut Down National Grid

The shutdown started from the Benin transmission operator to other substations in Ganmo, Benin, Ayede, Olorunsogo, Akangba and Osogbo.  By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Labour union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a blackout as a nationwide strike begins. TCN in a statement states that the national grid shutdown […]

June 2, 2024

NLC, Affiliate Members Mobilize For Monday’s Strike

The organized Labour had declared an indefinite strike on Friday following a breakdown on the new minimum wage negotiation with the government. By Galaxy TV Economic activities across Nigeria will be shut down by 12 a.m. on Monday morning as workers in the banking, oil and gas, medical and health, electricity, aviation, judiciary, and university […]

June 1, 2024

NLC And TUC Announce Nationwide Strike

The unions are calling on all workers to join the strike. They say that the strike will continue until the government meets their demands. By TheInvestigator The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. The unions are demanding a new […]