Enough Talk, Where’s The Walk? Ending The Rhetoric On Sickle Cell Bills Implementation BY MARIYA BAGUDO
Despite these profound impacts, Nigeria's response to the sickle cell crisis has been inadequate. Nigeria stands as the global epicenter of sickle cell anaemia, with an alarming annual birth rate…
Cross River Court To Hear Suit On Eviction Of Cocoa Allottees June 6
After an argument on a motion for an interlocutory injunction, counsel to the defendant, Wodah Ogar, conceded that he was prepared to allow the status quo to remain as it…
Prince Joseph Mark Bags Three-Year Jail Time For Sexually Exploiting Minors
The conviction follows a trial where the accused faced four charges, two of which he was found guilty of. By Able Winnard Prince Joseph Mark has been found guilty of…
First Bank And Globus Bank Accounts Implicated In Cross River State House Of Assembly Impeachment Saga
Agba Jalingo, Publisher of CrossRiverWatch took to Facebook to share bank statements to the Assembly accounts from which Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem is accused of fleecing. By TheInvestigator As the…
Cross River State Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment Sparks Dispute
Watch the chaotic scenes and political turmoil that unfolded with the controversial impeachment decision of the 17 members. By TheInvestigator After a dramatic session involving punches, a seizure of the…
ICIR Next As Police Continue ‘Cyberstalking’ Onslaught Against Online Newspapers
The cybercrime centre also invited the ‘managing directors’ of the media platform, accusing them of cyberstalking. By Sodeeq Atanda, FIJ The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has invited…
Government Seals 3 Schools For Not Following Guidelines In Cross River State
The schools closed are Glorious Vision Academy, Ugep; Dynamic Premiere Academy, Ugep; and Wealth Academy Nursery/Primary School, Apiapum Obubra. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has sealed three schools…
How Lack Of Storage Facilities Contributes To Food Insecurity In Enugu, Ebonyi
Many farmers suffer post-harvest losses in Enugu and Ebonyi states due to low investments in food storage facilities by both governments and private individuals. In this report, Ben Aroh explores…
Mazi Ugba Morphy: An Open Book And Its Lessons BY MAX EBA
There is yet another chapter of this ‘book’ dealing with the need to think homeward in terms of our investments. Ntol Ray Ugba Morphy, a scion of the legendary Chief…
As Fuel Price Increases, Trucks Return To Calabar Highway
The trucks are parked on the highway while waiting for their turn to lift fuel. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard In June last year, the Cross River State Governor,…
Governor Otu Secures $3.5bn AfreximBank Funding For Major Projects
Otu noted that "This is a world-class partnership that will result in positioning Cross River State economically." By Government House Press Cross River State government has secured a $3.5 billion…
BREAKING: Pipeline Explodes In Bayelsa State (VIDEO)
At press time, the actual facticity rocked by the explosion is unknown and no record of casualty has been announced. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard A pipeline exploded this…
UNICROSS Alumni President Calls For Calm, Says The Institution Is Not Defined By Its Current Struggle
He called for calm maintaining that when the storm is over, the true picture of the multi-dimensional crisis would be clearer. By TheInvestigator The ongoing crisis in the University of…
Abia Community Strikes In Odukpani, Several Killed
This is not the first time the Mbiabong-Ukwa community has been allegedly targeted by the Isu community. By TheInvestigator The Mbiabong-Ukwa community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River…
JUST IN: John Gaul, Former Cross River Assembly Speaker Dumps PDP
Lebo did not give a reason for his resignation in the letter. But there is speculation that he may join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and run for House…
Cross River Police Commissioner Urges Business Operators To Prioritize Security
The collaboration between private business operators, hoteliers, and the Cross River State Police Command is expected to enhance security and reduce crime rates across the state. By TheInvestigator Private business…
Ondo State Government Sold Farmers’ Lands To Investors, Refused To Compensate Them Then Ignored Court Orders
Justice Aderemi Adegoroye who presided over the case granted the prayers. However, the Ondo State Government and SAO Agro Allied Services did not obey the orders. By Alaba Adeyemi On…
Justice Dugbo Vindicates Charles Oberu In Sex Tape Case
In her ruling, Justice Dugbo held that the prosecution failed to link the iPhone involved in the case to the defendant, and therefore failed to prove their case beyond a…
Physical Education Teachers In Cross River State Trained On Netball For Girls And Women
This training is part of "Project 2027," an initiative by CSED to provide Nigerian school children and youths access to learn and play netball in a safe space. By TheInvestigator…
UNICROSS SUG President Suspended After Organizing Protest
Additionally, a five-member committee was formed "to investigate the allegations against Comr. Humphrey.” By TheInvestigator In a surprising turn of events, the Student Union Government (SUG) parliament of the University…
Police Seek Help In Locating Family Of Three Young Siblings Found Abandoned In Akwa Ibom State
The children, who were all of the same parents and residents of Ikot Akpa Efor Uruan, were found along old Oron road in Ibiaku Ishiet and taken to the Dakada…
Cross River University Shuffles Leadership: Acting VC Appointed Amidst Investigation
This follows the suspension of the former vice-chancellor, Professor Augustine Oko Angba, by the University Governing Council. By TheInvestigator In a sudden turn of events, the University of Cross River…
Gunmen Abduct Four-Month-Old Baby
Suspected gunmen stormed a family bedroom around 3 a.m. and abducted the four-month-old before zooming off in a waiting vehicle, the victim's father said. By Saviour Imukudo A four-month-old baby…
Yakurr Lawmaker Launches Law School Grant Program For Graduates
Qualified law graduates are requested to send evidence of successful application and certificate of origin to 08103044440 on WhatsApp. By TheInvestigator The member representing Yakurr 1 state constituency in the…
Cross River Govt Revamps School Feeding Program, Disengages Old Vendors
While details on the selection of new vendors are yet to be announced, this move signals a significant change for the program in Cross River State. By Christiana Ofem In…
Justice Blessing Egwu Sentence Aniedi Mfon To Life Imprisonment For Raping 8-Year-Old
His sentence also included a fine of one million Naira to be paid to the survivor. By Able Winnard In a victory for justice, 25-year-old Mr. Aniedi Mfon has been…
Ondo House Of Reps Members Distribute Rice Meant For Constituents To Cartel, Party Loyalists
DNN closely monitored how the food items were distributed around December 2023 and January 2024 by two members of the House Of Representatives in Ondo State. By Alaba Adeyemi In December…
How Nigerian Government’s Failure Exposes Abuja Residents to Insecurity
Many stories of victims paint a picture of Bwari fast becoming a place abandoned by many in the fear of bandits. By Olanrewaju Oyedeji The population of Bwari local government…
BREAKING NEWS: UNICROSS VC Suspended By Governing Council, Oshang Takes Over
The Council meeting was still on as at the time of filling this report. By Ndifreke Bassey The embattled University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Austins Oko Angba, has…
How Calabar Street Boy Bagged 3 US College Scholarships Playing Basketball – Sports Lawyer
Fifteen-year-old basketballer, David Etim, bagged three United States scholarship offers after encountering a Nigerian lawyer, Faithfulness Okom. The lawyer, now based in Spain, tells GODFREY GEORGE how he feels about…