A key development came from the tribunal’s review of testimony previously given by General Useni in June 2024, before his death in January 2025. By SaharaReporters The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Judicial Division, has formally opened a criminal case against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over allegations involving a property in […]
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack at the time of this report. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. By TheInvestigator In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of fear through coastal communities, suspected militants intercepted a commercial passenger boat along the Nsidung Beach route to Ibaka […]
The Deputy Governor’s office, which initiated the request on December 2, 2025, has not commented on next steps. By TheInvestigator In a significant legal opinion that could resolve decades-old tensions between neighbouring communities, the Cross River State Attorney-General, Barrister Ededem Ani, has concluded that the Adiwam River serves as the official boundary between Ochon in […]
Among the items recovered were an Expanded GPMG, AK-47 ammunition, a pistol, several locally fabricated rifles with cartridges, and cutlasses.
This latest twist exacerbates the longstanding rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. By TheInvestigator The political impasse in Rivers State took another dramatic turn on Thursday as the Rivers State House of Assembly, under Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to reconvene for its scheduled plenary […]
Angered by the alleged infidelity, he proceeded to remove her belongings from the premises, insisting that since he paid for the accommodation, he had the right to take such action. By TheInvestigator A viral video circulating on social media has captured a tense confrontation in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, where a man […]
To enhance the institution’s IGR, Bassey’s administration has established a 10-hectare oil palm plantation in Okuku Campus, which is set to expand to 30 hectares this year. After a prolonged leadership crisis in the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Visitor to the University, Governor Bassey Otu, took decisive action on February 26, 2025, […]
The governor linked the programme to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda … By TheInvestigator Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has inaugurated 196 Rural Development Officers (RDOs) appointed to drive the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Ward-Based Programme (RHWDP) at the grassroots level. The ceremony took place at the Senate Chamber of the University […]
How To Scam 101: Exposing Kano’s Hidden Fraud Training Hubs A key centre for these operations is a house known as Gidan Komai da Ruwana, an unremarkable building in Jaba. By Lukman Abdulmalik In the busy Jaba community, East of Sabon Gari, a section of Fagge Local Government area in Kano, a quiet threat has […]
From that moment on, Ibrahim’s story became one of frustration, confusion, and helplessness; one shared by countless other students trying to transition into higher institutions. By TheInformant247 After graduating with a Distinction (CGPA 3.70) from Mass Communication at Graceland Polytechnic Offa in 2022, Ibrahim (not his real name) believed, just like thousands of students every […]
According to one of the residents, the fire service in Akure couldn’t respond to the situation; they had to mobilise from the station in Owo. By Alaba Adeyemi According to the Ondo State Fire Service Law 1978, Cap 39, the Ondo State Fire Service was established for “the purposes of the extinction of fires and […]
The Ogoja–Katsina Ala–Jalingo Road is an economic artery connecting Nigeria’s food basket to the south of Nigeria. By Ogar Monday The truck lurches violently as its front wheels slam into yet another crater on Ogbuma Junction section of the Ogoja–Katsina Ala road. Inside, Musa Adamu grips the dashboard as the load of yams he is […]
Welcoming him back to the party, the State Chairman of the SDP, Apostle Stella Archibong, expressed confidence that his return would strengthen the party’s reform agenda in Cross River State. By TheInvestigator The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in Cross River State, Mr Patrick Solomon, has officially defected to the Social […]
What was supposed to nurture knowledge has been transformed into a wasteland carved out by illegal sand miners. Lukman Abdulmalik From a beacon of hope for young Nigerians who had dreams of a future in aquaculture, the School of Fisheries now lies in ruins with its classrooms buried under heaps of sand and the foundations […]
It will be recalled that during the Christmas and New Year period, Akpanke had visited several critical leaders from the constituency in Calabar with various festive hampers and support. By Our Reporter The Member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, yesterday hosted a mammoth crowd at the Obudu Local Government Secretariat for a special […]
“Together, we can transform our diversity into strength and our aspirations into tangible outcomes,” she said. By Our Reporter As Nigerians usher in the New Year, Dr Betta Edu, has described 2026 as a defining turning point,a year poised to unlock new opportunities, deepen national unity, and deliver audacious restoration for all citizens. In her […]
The new PPRO can be reached through the following contact numbers: 07067977330 and 09058273057. By TheInvestigator The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Cross River State Police Command. ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata, an […]
The 2025 edition of the campaign was implemented under the theme “Your Choice Leaves Traces,” aligning with … By Nakanda Iyadim The Cross River State Government, through the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (CR-SACA) and the Ministry of Health, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other partners, has successfully […]
“Such actions would have resulted in a significant loss of our land and heritage,” the lawmaker warned. By Our Reporter Nigeria has halted the plan to hand over 10,000 hectares of land to Cameroon, Hon Victor Abang, the lawmaker representing Ikom/Boki in the House of Representatives, has said. The legislator announced the decision at a […]
TheInvestigator will continue to ask the hard questions, because democracy demands nothing less. By TheInvestigator Editorial Board As the curtains draw on 2025, Nigeria stands at a familiar but uncomfortable crossroads – one defined by grand spectacles, loud promises, and persistent governance deficits. From colourful carnivals to ribbon-cutting ceremonies, the country has once again demonstrated […]
Observing the corpse, it seems it has been lying there for over 24 hours because it is swollen and flies have taken over. By TheInvestigator The stench coming from a lifeless body already decomposing has taken over Harbour Junction in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. The dead body is that of a dark-skinned man believed […]
Theme: Traces of time. By TheInvestigator
The governor stressed the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols … By Aniekan Aniekan The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, says the state is safe and ready to host tourists as it braces for today’s Carnival Calabar. The governor, who spoke through his deputy, Peter Odey, disclosed this while flagging off this year’s […]
According to the DSS source, the suspects have confessed to the crime, admitting that they killed the professor after collecting multiple ransom payments from her family. By TheInvestigator Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip-Ephraim, a renowned neurology specialist, in […]
“The project will contribute greatly to the economic growth of Cross River State. Our people must wake up and tap into the benefits it offers,” he said. By Emmanuel Ita The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme has intensified stakeholder engagement in Cross River State as part of efforts to expand the cultivation, processing, and […]
The Nigerian Navy said search efforts for the missing crew member are ongoing as investigations into the cause of the fire continue. By SaharaReporters The Nigerian Navy has confirmed that it rescued 20 crew members from the foreign vessel MV Chimba Express following a fire incident along the Calabar Channel. According to the Navy, in […]
“Eba did not consult with the Council, acting solely on his own … By Government House Press Leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District have publicly rebuked former APC State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for what they termed an “irresponsible media outburst” regarding internal party matters. The […]
CROSS RIVER STATE CONSULTATIVE FORUM, CRSCF 36/57 Nelson Mandela Road, Calabar 08037242431, 08022219773 Email: le*****@***oo.com PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 CROSS RIVER’S ASCENDANT PATH: ILLUMINATING FACTS IN REPLY TO HILLIARD ETA’S MISGUIDED UTTERANCES Beloved Cross Riverians, As custodians of collective wisdom and forward momentum, the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) emerges […]
The data analysis and presentation were led by two consultants, Mr Benjamin Imoke and Mr Kingsley Ekpenyong. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State government has validated the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) data collated from Obubra Local Government Area. Following a stakeholders’ meeting held on October 27, 2025, the survey was commissioned to determine Obubra […]
The programme combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning delivered by volunteer educators … By CANL Media Cygnus Alliances Nigeria Limited (CANL) has achieved a major milestone in Obanliku Local Government Area, Cross River State, with the signing of three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), marking the launch of a comprehensive public–private initiative aimed at transforming […]