Governor Otu Launches Renovated Governor’s Office And First Lady’s Office

These newly commissioned offices are part of a larger initiative marking Governor Otu’s two-year journey as the “People First” Governor of Cross River State. By TheInvestigator To celebrate his second…

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Governor Bassey Otu Celebrated For People-Centered Leadership At Second Anniversary

The Forum also honoured Her Excellency Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the only awardee of the night, for her advocacy for women's inclusion in the transport sector and her impactful humanitarian…

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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…

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Cross River Government Showcases Projects To Mark Governor Otu’s 2nd Anniversary

The Commissioner of Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang led the project inspection tour. By TheInvestigator In celebration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second year in office, the Cross River State Ministry…

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“Customary Courts Lack Power To Hear Criminal Cases Of Assault, Forcible Entry On Land And Threatening Violence” – Court Declares

The judgment is perceived to have a reverberating effect across the state, as most criminal cases before the Customary Courts are said to border on forcible entry on land. By…

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Endorsement For Continuity: College Of Commissioners Backs Tinubu And Otu For Second Terms

Three commissioners spoke in support of re-electing Tinubu and Otu in 2027. By TheInvestigator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu have received an endorsement…

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Family And Friends Rally For Help As Odu Emmanuel And Eja Ndifon Vincent Go Missing

Anyone with relevant information that could aid in locating them is urged to contact Gift at 09160642936. By TheInvestigator  Two men, Odu Emmanuel Odu and Eja Ndifon Vincent, both aged…

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Distrust In Treatment: Why Anambra Residents Shun Public Health Centres

Ebele’s story is just one of many untold tales of pregnant women in the hands of TBAs who continue to endanger lives in Anambra State. By Chidalu Glory That rainy…

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Journalists Urge Governor Otu To Sign Water Bill

Describing the bill as "very dear to his heart," Hon Aruku assured that the executive, led by the people's first Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, would give the bill the attention…

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Self Help Africa Begins Three-Day Training To Enhance WASH Coverage In Cross River State By Training Journalists

It aims to strengthen the capacity of the state’s WASH Media Network, empowering them to serve as watchdogs, storytellers, and advocates. By TheInvestigator  In a significant effort to address the…

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UNICROSS Alumni Elect First Convocation Representative, Complete Long-Awaited Infrastructure Project

Dr Peter lauded Prof Bassey’s responsive leadership, stating that her collaboration with the Alumni Association reflects a shared vision for institutional development. By TheInvestigator  History was made at the University…

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Cross River State Government Launches ANC Mama And Postnatal Kits Distribution After Orodata Science Supported Reports 

The distribution exercise began 3 days after TheInvestigator and CrossRiverWatch published special reports on the state of Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. By TheInvestigator  In a decisive move to…

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Opposition Politics Under Threat In Cross River: Okoi Obono-Obla Decries Wave Of Defections

He paid tribute to a generation of politicians who, despite persecution and suppression, remained resolute in their opposition to one-party dominance. By TheInvestigator  Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a prominent lawyer, political…

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Two Political Parties In Cross River Disown IPAC’S Endorsement Of Governor Bassey Otu

Efforts to reach Mr Effiom for a response were unsuccessful as of press time. By TheInvestigator Tensions within the Cross River State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) escalated…

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Cygnus Alliance And Obanliku Local Government Forge Strategic Partnership For Sustainable Agricultural Development 

To ensure community buy-in, he revealed that Cygnus will launch awareness campaigns targeting students, parents, and local stakeholders. By Amawu Cletus In a bid to foster sustainable development and community…

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Under Siege: How Crumbling Facilities And Insecurity Hamper Cross River Health Workers

Health workers in Cross River State are working under conditions that are not fit for health services. This report by Archibong Jeremiah reveals that some operate from life-threatening infrastructures, lack…

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Stakeholders Rally Behind Governor Otu’s Re-Election Bid In Cross River State

“Notwithstanding, today, there is never a group that is not faced with any challenges. But the regard and coming back strongly are what is imminent.” Rt Hon Elvert said. By…

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2027: Patrick Solomon Resigns From National Rescue Movement, Cites Commitment To Cross River’s Progress

Mr Solomon was the NRM governorship flag bearer in the 2023 general election. By TheInvestigator  In a move that has stirred political discussions across Cross River State, Patrick Solomon, a…

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Court Orders Blood Transfusion For Two-Year-Old Girl In Cross River State Despite Parents’ Objection 

The group also pointed out that the belief against blood transfusion is based on biblical texts and that this belief is not divine but rather human.  By SaharaReporters  The suit,…

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Cross River State Political Network Mobilizes For Gov Otu’s Endorsement Come May 24 

Dr Michael Nku Abuo, JP the Director General of CRISPON and Chairman of the CPC it's an epoch making day … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Political Network, CRISPON,…

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Max Air Honours Court Order, Pays Passenger 10 Million Naira Compensation After Misplacing Passengers’ Luggage

Mr Odum said the judgment marked the end of a long and frustrating journey for justice. By Obeten Godfrey  Five years after misplacing a passenger’s luggage, Max Air Limited has…

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Kingston Luxury Apartments Officially Open In Calabar

Mr Kusi described the investment as a significant development in the sector, aligning with the Prince Otu-led administration’s vision of a rapidly growing and diversified economy. By TheInvestigator In a…

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Tinubu Appoints Usoro Akpabio Pioneer MD Of South-South Development Commission

The nominations are subject to Senate screening and confirmation. By Obeten Godfrey  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms Usoro Akpabio as the pioneer Managing Director of…

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Central Youths Commend Gov Otu, Seeks Replacement Of Senator Eteng Jones Williams

Hope Obeten, media aid to Senator Eteng Jones Williams when contacted for comment said “those are political merchants and not Central Youths.” By TheInvestigator The youths of the Central Senatorial…

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Prof Uttah Advocates Stronger Parasitic Disease Control At UNICROSS Inaugural Lecture

Raising alarm over environmental health concerns, he warned of increasing levels of heavy metals in food consumed in Calabar and other parts of Nigeria. By Asuquo Cletus A clarion call…

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EXCLUSIVE: Ondo Deputy Governor’s Office To Spend N15million On Two Executive Chairs, N20million On Executive Table In 2025

While there have been calls for a reduction in public expenditures, the Ondo State budget for the 2025 fiscal year has raised eyebrows. By SaharaReporters  A SaharaReporters' review of the…

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De New Calabar Leo Club Champions Environmental Action With ‘Zero Plastic Plogging’ Event

The event was in collaboration with the Think Cross River Initiative, the Department of Climate Change and Green Economy (Calabar Municipal Government), Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA). By Our Reporter…

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Ofuka Must Be Stopped: Etung Cocoa Farmers Cry Out As Ayade’s Ex-Aide Allegedly Terrorizes Government-Owned Estates

Farmers under the banner of Concerned Cocoa Farmers in Etung, including Matins Isaac, Pastor Ubi Ofem, and Obi Amba, are demanding urgent intervention from the Cross River State Government ……

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Police Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide In Port Harcourt

As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. By NigerDelta Insider Tragedy struck in the…

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Okpebholo Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Kidnapping In Edo Community

The suspension, the state government said, is indefinite. By NAN Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Dr George…

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