This decision was made during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC Cross River State Chapter on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. By TheInvestigator The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr Usani Uguru Usani, effective immediately, due to alleged anti-party activities and insubordination to the party’s […]
Earlier, in his welcome address, Dr Prince Michael Abuo, the Director General of CRISPON, praised the governor for his outstanding leadership qualities. By TheInvestigator Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has emphasised the importance of the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise, encouraging Nigerian youth to equip themselves with their voter cards ahead […]
He was also the Winner of the 2023 Cowbellpedia TV Quiz Show Junior Category, securing ₦5 million and an educational trip to South Africa. By TheInvestigator A 15-year-old student, Agbo Adoga, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to score a perfect 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Adoga, a student of Graceland […]
Tiwa Savage was previously married to music executive Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TBillz. By TheInvestigator Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that she would not mind becoming a second wife, admitting that most of her romantic prospects are either much older or already married. Speaking […]
The proposed law seeks to create a steady and transparent system for giving scholarships and bursaries to students of Bakassi origin, especially the vulnerable. By Emmanuel Ita A public hearing on students’ scholarship and bursary has been held by the Bakassi House of Assembly on Wednesday, October 15, at the Council Hall. The bill was […]
Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon Okon Owuna, praised the participatory process, describing it as a hallmark of responsive leadership. By TheInvestigator The government of Cross River State has reaffirmed its dedication to participatory governance and financial transparency by hosting the Southern Senatorial District session of the 2026 Budget Consultative Forum […]
This contract cancellation follows a critical assessment of the Secretariat by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Rivers Emergency Rule … By TheInvestigator In a decisive move, the Rivers State Executive Council has officially cancelled a staggering ₦134 billion contract for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt, originally awarded […]
The group described the 100-kilometre stretch linking Cross River and Akwa Ibom States as a “vital artery of Nigeria’s economy” … By Emmanuel Ita The Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly has issued a strong call to the Federal Government to urgently fix the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene highway, describing the dilapidated federal road as a “national disgrace” and “a […]
NYCN Cross River State Inaugurates Committees For 2025 Sports Fiesta “This exercise is not just about sports; it’s about building unity, leadership, and healthy competition among the youth,” said Ngban Basil Ngban. By TheInvestigator The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, has unveiled the list of officials appointed to serve in […]
Alesi and Ochon communities in Cross River State, in Nigeria’s South South, remain torn apart over a boundary dispute that has claimed several lives. The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta has tried to broker peace, but the problems persist. By Arinze Chijioke It was a sombre Thursday afternoon in Alesi, a community […]
It further explained that the new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide. By SaharaReporters The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to obtain a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination to qualify for admission […]
“The appointments, which take immediate effect, underscore the Governor’s commitment to repositioning the education sector in line with his People First agenda,” the statement said. By TheInvestigator Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of new members to the State Senior Secondary School Education Board as part of his […]
The project, themed “Constant Water Supply for All,” was facilitated by Hon Efa Nyong, Chairman of the Calabar Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA) … By Our Reporter The First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Edet Otu, has commissioned a borehole project in the Umoh Edem community, Calabar South Local Government Area, as part of […]
The consultative forum forms part of the state’s efforts to ensure inclusive governance and citizen participation in the budget-making process. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through its Department of Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, has announced plans to host a one-day consultative forum on the preparation of the proposed 2026 budget. According to an […]
The climax of the conference was the Launch of Tori AI, Citizens College, Connected Newsrooms, Kohort, and Falasa. By TheInvestigator Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, academics, and media professionals converged in Lagos on Wednesday for a one-day conference that explored Nigeria’s readiness for AI adoption and the nation’s emerging technology ecosystem. The conference, organised by the […]
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 […]