Dan Obo Hails Governor Otu For Empowering 400 Citizens With ₦800m Grants
The youth adviser pledged the continued support of young people across the state to the governor’s administration. By TheInvestigator The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on…
Ogoja Residents Table Demands As Cross River State Begins 2026 Budget Consultations
The Director of the Department, Mr Benny Ubi, gave a breakdown of budget performance between January and June 2025 ... By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has commenced its…
INVESTIGATION: How A Chinese Firm’s Operations Set Community Members Against Each Other In Cross River
The feud took a dangerous turn when Oyama was accused of mobilizing youths to block access to the company’s operation site, leading to a confrontation with police. By CrossRiverWatch Admin…
Delta Bans Bushy Beards, Artificial Hair, Fake Nails For Civil Servants
The circular stressed that senior officers must “lead by example” ... By TheInvestigator The Delta State Government has introduced a strict dress code for public servants, banning bushy beards, artificial…
Senior Lawyers Decry Abuses Cloaked As Security Measures
According to him, what is happening in Nigeria today is a full-blown assault on the rule of law. By Francis Iwuchukwu The debate over Nigeria’s delicate balance between national security…
Nigerian Police Arrest Village Head For Attempted Murder Of Sibling In Akwa Ibom
According to John, the incident occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., following a quarrel over ownership of a palm fruit plantation. By SaharaReporters Police operatives in Akwa…
Cross River On Track For Sustainable Growth, Finance Commissioner
In this interview with TheInvestigator, Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Mike Odere speaks on his transition from the private sector to public service, the state’s economic direction under…
Workshop Enhances Financial Accountability In WASH Services In Cross River State
The workshop also provided a platform for the creation of tools to track WASH infrastructure and projects within their communities and beyond … By Ashie Osor In a bid to…
Book Review: Interrogating Justice In Enugu’s Ishi-Ozalla Community
Title: Edeaniagu Royal Kingdom: Aborigines or Settler? Author: BC Uroko, PhD Publisher: Mentor IT World Reviewer: Paul Iyanya, LLB, PhD The monograph, Edeaniagu Royal Kingdom: Aborigines or Settler?, gives me…
Vanguard Correspondent In Akwa Ibom Is Dead
Ms Onuegbu will be buried on Friday at her country home, Akwuli Okwu, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. By Saviour Imukudo Chioma Onuegbu, the Akwa Ibom State…
Police Operative Arrested For Allegedly Killing Man In Cross River
The police said the operative is in detention. By Saviour Imukudo Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered the arrest of a police operative for allegedly killing a…
The UK-Turkish Firms Having A Blast In Nigeria
The three quarries are each situated just a stone’s throw from rural communities. When we visited this year, we found residents and workers living with daily blasts, dust, and a…
Over 100,000 People Benefit From Grace Consulate’s Free Feeding Programme – Agbata
Agbata further disclosed that the church expanded the programme in November 2024 to be able to reach out to more people by making it daily. By Ike Uchechukwu The Senior…
Niger Delta Summit Unveils New Blueprint For Peace And Security
The evening climaxed with the Niger Delta Security Summit Success Jack Award Night … By TheInvestigator Stakeholders across government, security agencies, civil society, and the private sector converged over the…
Cross River Government Convenes Private School Proprietors’ Meeting
Although the Ministry did not disclose the full agenda, education stakeholders anticipate discussions on compliance with government regulations … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has summoned all proprietors…
Sen Owan Enoh Unveils ₦500m MSME Fund In Cross River
Applications can be submitted online via hmindustry.ng or through physical forms available across the 18 LGAs. By TheInvestigator The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan…
Cross River Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Former Aide Claims Assassination Attempt, Points To State Security Adviser
“That person just sat down in his room and told you I wanted to assassinate him. Even the person you are talking about, do I even know him? ..." By…
Cross River’s HIV/AIDS Fight Gets Boost With Modernised Office After 30 Years
In his welcome address, SACA Director General, Dr Charles Iwara, expressed delight at the transformation … By Nakanda Iyadim and Kingsley Agim Cross River State has taken a major step…
Sen John Owan Enoh To Unveil ₦500m OWAN-MSME Support Initiative Thursday
Jalingo urged the public to watch out for further information and discouraged lobbying regarding the programme. By TheInvestigator “Barring any last-minute changes, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John…
Cross River Assures HIV Patients Of Adequate Care, Distributes Over 5,000 Condoms At Leboku New Yam Festival
Community engagement was a crucial aspect of the CR-SACA campaign, with many attendees expressing gratitude for the medical screening services. By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River…
Akwa Ibom Civil Society Forum Constitutes Interim Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment To Reforms
The Interim EXCO is expected to reposition the Forum for greater impact, inclusiveness, and credibility within Akwa Ibom’s civil society space. By TheInvestigator The Akwa Ibom Civil Society Organisations Forum,…
Akwa Ibom Police Uncover Illegal Clinic After Woman Dies During Abortion Procedure
Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Timfon John, said on Thursday that Akpan, who operated the Full Life Medical Centre at Ikot Obio Odongo, was apprehended after attempts to…
Cross River Deputy Governor Hails Dr Michael Abuo At 40th Birthday, Book Launch
In his response, Dr Abuo expressed gratitude to God, his family, and friends for their support through the years. He described turning 40 as both a milestone and a call…
Cross River State Charts New Path For Water And Sanitation With Updated WASH Policy
According to the communique issued at the end of the workshop, participants adopted the policy and developed an implementation plan, calling on the government to approve and sign it into…
Etung Cocoa Farmers Rejoice As Court Orders Protection Against State Harassment
Speaking for the beneficiaries, Prof Nchor Okorn expressed relief that the law had stepped in. By TheInvestigator Beneficiaries of the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung Local Government Area have expressed…
BREAKING: Cross River Governor Approves ₦95m For WASH Intervention In Obubra
Both officials who spoke to journalists separately in Calabar expressed gratitude to Governor Otu for what they described as his passion, wisdom, and fatherly role in addressing the state’s sanitation…
NUJ Chair Launches Padbank Outreach To Fight Menstrual Poverty In Cross River
Bassey explained that, though currently self-funded, the project aims to build a sustainable “pad bank” that will ensure a constant supply to girls in need. By Tina Agosi Todo The…
Akwa Ibom CSOs Forum Refutes Dissolution Claims, Reaffirms Legitimacy
It further pointed out that Mr Udoh was in 2023 elected to lead the National Civil Society Initiative on CSO Self-Regulation in Nigeria … By TheInvestigator The Guild of Community…
RUWATSSA GM, Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku, Named Patron By Mount Carmel Old Girls
He formally accepted the offer of Patron and pledged his continuous support to the Association in any capacity required. By TheInvestigator The General Manager of the Cross River State Rural…
Cross River Government Releases Shortlist For Subsidized Tractor Scheme
According to the Ministry, the comprehensive list of shortlisted cooperatives is now available at the Ministry Headquarters located in Calabar. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and…