This year’s edition promises to be even bigger as Challex D Boss continues his tradition of delivering unforgettable live performances. By TheInvestigator Calabar-based music sensation, Challex D Boss, is set to light up the stage once again as he headlines the fifth edition of his highly anticipated event, Unleashed Concert 5.0, scheduled for Saturday, November […]
“The officer was still insisting that I go and get a permit for my vehicle glasses from the police and that the cost is N30,000,” he added. By TheInvestigator Police in Calabar, the capital of Cross River, continue to harass drivers and impound vehicles under the guise of enforcing a tinted glass permit, despite an […]
“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 […]
Joy said the brother, as of Tuesday afternoon, had not been seen or his body recovered. By Emmanuel Una A man, identified as Brother Sonny, has reportedly vanished in a river in Ogoja, northern Cross River State, while he was taking a bath at midnight. The incident happened at Ishaya village, in Ogoja Local Government […]
The Village Head of Idundu, His Highness Chief Effiom Ebagha, expressed gratitude to the Governor for remembering his people … By Agency Reporter The Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Sen Bassey Edet Otu, has commenced the rehabilitation of electricity infrastructure in Idundu and Anyanghanse communities in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, with a firm assurance […]
Infrastructure development topped the list of concerns. By TheInvestigator As part of ongoing efforts to deepen participatory governance and ensure inclusive budgeting process, the Cross River State Government on Wednesday hosted a strategic consultative forum in Ikom, engaging residents and stakeholders from the Central Senatorial District in preparation for the 2026 fiscal year budget. Held […]
Two years after the incident, the family says justice has remained elusive, with their mother’s health deteriorating due to the prolonged struggle. By TheInvestigator A family in Cross River State has accused a Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Peter Chinwagba, of involvement in the killing of their son, Princewill, a youth pastor with a Redeemed Christian Church […]
The Rector/CEO of NCAT, Dr Danjuma Isma’ila Adam, commended Governor Otu’s passion for development, facilitating his aide, Amb Awatt’s visit to Zaria, which today will have a positive generational impact on the state. By Solomon Azu Cross River State is taking another bold leap toward economic transformation and tourism development with the announcement of a […]
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 […]
The combined transaction amounted to 64,878,668 shares, translating to an investment worth about N2.01bn at the stated unit price. By Temitope Aina First HoldCo Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited of insider dealings involving its Chairman, Olufemi Otedola, and his affiliated company, Calvados Global Services Limited, which jointly acquired 64.8m shares of the group […]
As part of the inauguration, a two-day gender awareness training was held for key stakeholders … By TheInvestigator The Network of Female Professionals in WASH Nigeria (FEMinWASH) has inaugurated its Cross River State chapter, marking a significant step in advancing gender equality and inclusive governance in the state’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. The […]
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 Youth Mobilisation, Dan Obo, has congratulated Governor Bassey Edet Otu for empowering 400 citizens, including farmers and former members of the defunct Bakassi Defence Force, […]
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 citizens’ engagement on the 2026 budget with a town hall meeting held at the Ogoja Council Hall on Tuesday, where residents raised a wide range […]
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 Between 2001 and 2023, 138 million hectares (Mha) of global tree cover were lost to fires, while 350 Mha were cleared due to other causes, […]
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 braided or dyed hair, long eyelashes, fake nails, and other forms of what it described as “indecent appearance.” The directive was issued in a circular […]
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 and the protection of citizens’ rights took centre stage at the recently concluded 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference in Enugu, where senior legal […]
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 Ibom State have arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area for the alleged attempted murder of his sibling. The State Police […]
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 the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting growth, investment, and transparency. Excerpts: Q: You came into government from the private […]
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 strengthen the capacity of Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) members in Cross River State on financial accountability, BudgIT, a Nigerian civic organisation that applies […]
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 much introspection after perusing the contents. Whether it is a fact or fiction is the subject of interrogation. It sounds like a fiction for one […]
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 correspondent of Vanguard Newspaper, is dead. The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, announced her passing in a […]
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 23-year-old man, Onyekachi Moses, in Calabar. The Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to Premium Times on Monday. The killing […]
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 pattern of neglect that puts their health and safety at risk. By Justice Nwafor, Christine Ro, Cemre Demircioğlu, Craig Shaw Dorathy Ushiya was sitting on […]
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 Pastor of Grace Network Evangelical Outreach (Grace Consulate), Barrister Lawrence Agbata, has disclosed that over 100,000 persons have benefited from the Free Food Centre. According […]
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 weekend in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, for the Niger Delta Security Summit, a high-level forum focused on addressing security challenges and driving sustainable […]
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 of private schools in the state to a mandatory meeting ahead of the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive was issued by the […]
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 Enoh, on Friday unveiled a ₦500 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) intervention fund for entrepreneurs and artisans in Cross River State. Announcing the […]
“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 TheInvestigator Dr Oscar Ofuka, the immediate past Special Adviser on Cocoa Development and Control in Cross River State, has raised alarm over what he described […]
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 in strengthening its HIV/AIDS response with the commissioning of a newly renovated office for the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) in Calabar, […]
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 Owan Enoh (JOE), will on Thursday, August 28, 2025, unveil the OWAN-MSME Support Initiative in Calabar.” This revelation was made by Citizen Agba Jalingo on […]
