Cross River STG-WASH Proposes Harmonized Data System To Improve WASH Service Delivery

Terms of References (ToR) for the sub-committees set up during the inaugural meeting were reviewed. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has…

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UNICROSS Alumni Commends Gov Bassey Otu For Appointment Of New Leadership

The association reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the new leadership to ensure the university’s success.   By TheInvestigator  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has expressed its…

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NAPTIP Reunites 9 Children Rescued From Niger Delta Traffickers With Parents In Kebbi

Kaura told the governor that the agency rescued the 19 children from Calabar and other parts of the Niger Delta region and also caught and detained the alleged abductors. By…

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Army Arrests Four IPOB Members, Destroys 23 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

Danjuma said the suspected IPOB members were arrested in Oshimili LGA of Delta State, following a series of operations conducted by troops in the Niger Delta region between January 12…

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Stop Disrupting Road Projects, FG Warns Niger Delta Youths 

The government criticised the entitlement mentality of some youths who believe the region’s oil production gives them the right to harass contractors and demand money. By Dennis Naku The Federal…

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Cross River Born Bishop Kenneth Duke Sentenced To 20 Years Imprisonment For Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl

The Bishop pounced on her, covered her mouth and violently raped her on a chair despite her crying and pleading. By Vincent Adekoye A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting…

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De-Caucus Group Launched To Drive Good Governance In Cross River State

De-Caucus envisions a society where transformative leadership will inspire progress, and community empowerment, and ensure sustainable development.  By TheInvestigator A politically driven sensitisation and good governance initiative, De-Caucus has been…

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President Tinubu Appoints Hillard Eta As Chairman Of NYSC Governing Board

The SGF, on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Mr Eta and expressed confidence in his ability to provide exemplary leadership in his new role. By TheInvestigator To strengthen the…

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Odey Oyama, Activist Accused Of Sponsoring Communal War Gets Bail

The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. By Emem Joshua A Magistrate Court in Calabar, Cross River State has granted bail to embattled environmental…

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Hopping To Riches: How Jigawa Residents Make Fortune Selling Frogs

Frog trade in Jigawa State has transformed the lives of several individuals, providing substantial income and opportunities. Despite its profitability and contribution to local economies, frog trade pose environmental concerns,…

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Cross River: NEWSAN And Self Help Africa Combats Open Defecation In Yala LGA, Inaugurates Local Task Group

Speaking after her inauguration as the Yala LTG-WASH Chairman, Dr Augustina Okem said she was grateful to lead the group. By TheInvestigator The Local Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and…

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EXPLAINER: Bakassi Deep Seaport Gradually Becoming a Reality BY EDEM DARLINGTON

That important milestone signalled a critical and crucial phase of birthing the port. The Bakassi Deep Seaport, a potentially viable economic fortune staring right at the faces of Cross Riverians,…

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Chief Maurice Omin Iso Faces Unjust Detention Amid Legal Battle For Land Rights – Okoi Obono-Obla, Lead Counsel

Chief Iso is embroiled in a significant legal battle stemming from Suit No. HC/314/2021, which was initiated on November 26, 2021. By TheInvestigator Chief Maurice Omin Iso has been deemed…

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Gov Otu’s Appointee Lead Protest To PHED, Present 12-Point Demand

Responding, the PHED Regional Manager, Engr Gabriel Modupe, says steps are already being taken to address some of the listed concerns. By Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) Electricity consumers in…

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Civil Society Rallies For Odey Oyama, Say His Arrest Signals Growing Threat To Environmental Activism

As an outspoken critic of unlawful logging activities, Comrade Oyama has dedicated his life to advocating for environmental protection and the rights of local communities. By TheInvestigator The environmental NGO…

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Cross River Health Workers Issue 21 Days Strike Ultimatum To Govt

The union said it was disheartening that after over a year of engagement with the government, no meaningful action has been taken to address issues in contention with the union.…

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Governor Otu Praised For Revitalizing Golf In Cross River State

This marks the first significant government investment in the Calabar Golf Club since its establishment in 1991, underscoring Governor Otu’s dedication to advancing sports and boosting tourism in the state.…

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Cross River’s Attorney General Distances Self From Alleged Arrest Of Community Leader

He also dismissed as fabrication, claims that the said Chief Iso was arrested because he got judgments against the state. By TheInvestigator  The Attorney General of Cross River State and…

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Yala LGA Chairman Calls For Urgent Establishment Of Urban Development Authority To Address WASH, Security And Infrastructure Issues

He also lamented the vandalism of local government properties by hoodlums, attributing some of these challenges to the paucity of funds. By TheInvestigator The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area,…

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Crisis Looms In UNICROSS Over Election Of Internal Governing Council Members

… The council members were not even supposed to wait for the governor. Once it was four years, they ought to have left. But it's a shame that neither the…

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CR-SACA Boss Charges Staff To Prioritize Results, Commitment In HIV Intervention Efforts

Though primarily focused on prevention programmes, Staff members were encouraged to adopt a client-centred approach, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement in their respective roles.  By Nakanda Iyadim The…

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Aketi Bowl II: NSSFFL Season 3 National Tournament Unveiled In Calabar

The league provides a platform for secondary school students aged 12–18 to showcase their skills, with the ultimate goal of securing educational and sports scholarships. By TheInvestigator Season 3 of…

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Ikom Market Fire: Chairman Sympathizes With Traders, Urges Vigilance

A victim, Mr James Etta, appreciated the Ikom Council Chairman and her team for coming to their rescue. By TheInvestigator Mrs Mercy Nsor, the Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area,…

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Shocking Confession: Son Reveals Disturbing Details Of Mother’s Murder In Cross River State

Matthias, in a video circulating online, narrates how he and his friend killed his mother. By TheInvestigator Matthias Amunde, who allegedly murdered his mother and dumped the body in a…

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VIDEO: 203 Illegal Miners Arrested In Yakurr LGA, Cross River State

… the arrested individuals reportedly travelled from the troubled Sahel Region of Africa into Cross River State … By TheInvestigator  In an operation early Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, security…

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Akwa Ibom: Governor Umo Eno Dissolves State Executive Council

He wished them success in their future endeavours. By TheInvestigator The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Umo Bassey Eno has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect.…

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Cross River Tourism Commissioner, Abubakar Ewa Is Dead

By TheInvestigator  The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr Abubakar Robert Ewa is dead. Mr Ewa passed on this evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in…

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BREAKING: Fire Destroys Cross River State High Court In Ogoja

By TheInvestigator The Cross River State High Court in Ogoja has been razed down by fire.  TheInvestigator could not ascertain the cause of the fire and the level of damage…

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INVESTIGATION: Despite Economic Hardship, Wike Allocates N10bn For Rent, Furniture To Akpabio, Tajudeen, Two Others

The allocation is contained in the N288 billion supplementary budget President Bola Tinubu transmitted to the National Assembly in September, which was passed within five days by the lawmakers. By…

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How E-Ticketing Issues And Alleged Sabotage Plague Abuja-Kaduna Train Service

By Umoh Umoh Following the introduction of affordable train service under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari, led by then-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, the federal government launched a 900 million…

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