November 17, 2024

Panelists Set For Cross River Central Town Hall Meeting

85 The Town Hall Meeting will be held on November 22, 2024, at the Ikom Council Hall, starting at noon. By TheInvestigator Prominent leaders and professionals are set to headline the Central Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting in Ikom, a groundbreaking event focused on empowering youth and addressing key issues affecting the region. The Town […]

November 17, 2024

Victims Explain Why Igbo Apprenticeship System Is Failing

85 The fear expressed by Chizoba is shared by Mrs Juliana Odo, from Ezimo. “I can’t entrust my child upon anyone. There are many stories of disappearance, deaths and failure to settle these apprentices.” By Ben Aroh Jude Eze looks frail. At his Orhom Orba village in Udenu LGA of Enugu State, Jude appears to […]

November 14, 2024

Cross River: Key Figures Set To Address Youth Development At Central Senatorial District Town Hall

93 Governor Bassey Edet Otu, who is the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to deliver an address outlining the government’s vision for youth inclusion and development. By TheInvestigator The Office of the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization to the Governor of Cross River State has announced a significant event aimed at empowering the youth […]

November 10, 2024

How Hunger, Insecurity Push Underage Children In Niger State Communities To Abandon Schools, Embrace Illegal Mining

109 In this remote area, where government oversight is virtually absent and law enforcement scarce, illegal mining has become a lifeline for many underaged and adults in the area. Twelve-year-old Abdulrasheed Awal and his father Awal Dapkai make between N45,000 and N50,000 each day through illegal mining, a hazardous pursuit he has adopted in Farindoki, […]

November 9, 2024

The Road To Nowhere: How A Stalled Project Left Enugu Community In Limbo

169 The Federal Government’s abandonment of a multi-billion-naira road project in Enugu State has taken a serious toll on agriculture and maternal health in Ugwueme. Residents endure hazardous travel conditions to reach healthcare facilities, putting pregnant women, especially at risk. Although a contract was awarded to IDC Construction Limited in 2017, construction has stalled, leaving […]

November 8, 2024

New Key Officials Announced For Obudu Local Government Council

221 In a statement signed by Honourable Undiandeye, the appointees were introduced as crucial players … By TheInvestigator  The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Honourable Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, has announced the appointment of five new officials to key administrative positions, marking a strategic step to enhance governance and efficiency within the council. In […]

November 8, 2024

Nigeria Govt Announces Free Cesarean Sections For Pregnant Women

157 Mr Pate, a professor, said the initiative is an ambitious commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. By Nike Adebowale-Tambe The Nigerian government has announced that cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The […]

November 7, 2024

CLEEN Foundation Study Uncovers Major Gaps In Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System Compliance

328 CLEEN Foundation’s findings shed light on critical areas for reform within Nigeria’s criminal justice system. By Archibong Jeremiah A new study by the CLEEN Foundation has brought to light significant challenges in the implementation of Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law (ACJA/L), highlighting inconsistent compliance, outdated investigative practices, and systemic bottlenecks that hinder the […]

November 5, 2024

Transmission Company Of Nigeria To Conduct Maintenance On Delta-Oghara 132kV Transmission Line

109 During maintenance, electricity distribution will be temporarily disrupted, affecting customers serviced by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (Benin DisCo). By TheInvestigator The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced scheduled maintenance on the Delta-Oghara 132kV transmission line, set to occur on Saturday, November 2, 2024, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. According to TCN’s […]

November 4, 2024

Appeal Court Acquits Former Nigerian Chief Justice Onnoghen, Orders Release Of Bank Accounts

128 Justice Onnoghen, who was convicted on April 18, 2019, by the tribunal led by Umar Yakubu Danladi, faced a legal battle that sparked a nationwide debate about judicial independence and integrity. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, overturning his […]

November 4, 2024

How Tinubu’s Minister Umahi Orders Security To Remove APC Supporter For Questioning N15Trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project

103 The woman, a campaigner for President Bola Tinubu, claimed the project had been diverted into her estate, resulting in the demolition of her properties despite her government-issued certificates. By SaharaReporters Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, ordered security to remove a woman who identified herself as a patron of the Tinubu Campaign Organisation after she […]

November 4, 2024

How Unregulated Mining Exposes Residents Of Nigeria’s Abuja Community To Earth Tremor

128 Olabisi Ayodele, a resident of Mpape, told SaharaReporters that she was in the house with her kids and husband when the tremor started. By SaharaReporters Mpape is located in Bwari local government of Nigeria’s federal capital territory. Despite the apparent tranquility, residents of the area live with lingering uncertainty. Just weeks before this report, […]

October 31, 2024

Nsukka Community In Ecological Trauma

112 By Ben Aroh The signpost, already consumed by grasses, stands beside a gully, which has taken over the once-serene road leading to Achom Village known for hospitality and farming. The road is no more, and currently serves as a water channel whose echoes resemble vibes of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the result of […]

October 31, 2024

Human Rights Lawyer Decries Alleged Attempt To Suppress Free Press

156 Ibor believes the action reflects a pattern of political intimidation aimed at restricting press freedom. By TheInvestigator In an exclusive interview with The Investigator, James Ibor, Principal Partner of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, has voiced strong criticism over the alleged harassment of the publisher The Converseer, Mr Frank Ulom following a recent police case […]

October 29, 2024

Police Declare Elderly Woman Missing In Cross River State

122 The police urge the public to stay vigilant and help in any way possible to bring Mrs Archifene back safely. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has declared 67-year-old Mrs Sylvia Archifene missing. According to a statement released by SP Irene Ugbo, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Cross River Command, […]

October 29, 2024

Cloned ThisDay Newspaper Where Uzodinma Declared Free Marriages Between Between Fulani Settlers And Imo Ladies Resurfaces Online

162 Claim: Uzodinma Declared Free Marriages Between Between Fulani Settlers and Imo Ladies Resurfaces. Verdict: False and misleading. Both Thisday Newspaper and the Imo state government debunked the claim, which has been online since 2021 as fake.  By Arinze Chijioke On September 30th, 2024- a day before Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration—at exactly 11:11 pm, an […]

BREAKING: Governor Otu Proposes N498 Billion Budget For Cross River State In 2025

145 More details on specific allocations and targeted projects are expected to be released soon as the budget proposal moves through legislative review. By TheInvestigator  Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has presented a proposed budget of N498 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget, titled the “Budget of Sustainable Growth,” […]

October 29, 2024

How Abandoned Dump Sites Take Over Sokoto Metropolis, Endanger Public Health

142 Environmental expert Nasir Lawal warned that indiscriminate waste disposal has significant implications for both public health and the environment. By Shehu Muhammad Shehu Ibrahim Ali, a 65-year-old resident of the Kofar Dundaye area in Sokoto metropolis, is thankful to God for surviving after falling seriously ill from inhaling smoke at a burned dump site. […]

October 28, 2024

Justice At Stake: Activists Demand Fair Investigation For Journalist Summoned By Police

213 As tensions rise over transparency in police procedures, civil society and press organizations are pledging to closely monitor this case, advocating for justice and accountability in the interest of civic freedom in Nigeria. By TheInvestigator  In a recent development highlighting concerns over civic rights and press freedom in Nigeria, journalists and civil society organizations […]

October 25, 2024

Global Partners Rally For Sustainable Development At Afrihealth Optonet Forum

196 As the 2030 deadline approaches, the forum underscored a call for action, collaboration, and resource mobilization. By TheInvestigator In a recent gathering, the Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) brought together representatives from over a dozen countries to discuss the pressing needs and challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The forum, held […]