Mr Odum said the judgment marked the end of a long and frustrating journey for justice. By Obeten Godfrey Five years after misplacing a passenger’s luggage, Max Air Limited has paid N10 million in compensation to the passenger following a judgment by a Federal High Court in Abuja. In suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/909/2020, the court delivered […]
Mr Kusi described the investment as a significant development in the sector, aligning with the Prince Otu-led administration’s vision of a rapidly growing and diversified economy. By TheInvestigator In a bold move to redefine luxury living and promote economic growth in Cross River State, Kingston Luxury Apartments has officially launched, promising a new era of […]
The nominations are subject to Senate screening and confirmation. By Obeten Godfrey President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms Usoro Akpabio as the pioneer Managing Director of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). In a correspondence to the Senate on Thursday, President Tinubu nominated a total of 55 individuals across the […]
Hope Obeten, media aid to Senator Eteng Jones Williams when contacted for comment said “those are political merchants and not Central Youths.” By TheInvestigator The youths of the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State have unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on Senator Eteng Jones Williams, citing poor performance and lack of effective […]
Raising alarm over environmental health concerns, he warned of increasing levels of heavy metals in food consumed in Calabar and other parts of Nigeria. By Asuquo Cletus A clarion call for urgent and sustained action against parasitic diseases across Africa echoed through the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) as Professor Emmanuel Chukwunenye Uttah delivered […]
While there have been calls for a reduction in public expenditures, the Ondo State budget for the 2025 fiscal year has raised eyebrows. By SaharaReporters A SaharaReporters’ review of the Ondo State budget performance document has shown that the Office of the Deputy Governor plans to spend N15million on two executive chairs and another N20 […]
The event was in collaboration with the Think Cross River Initiative, the Department of Climate Change and Green Economy (Calabar Municipal Government), Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA). By Our Reporter De New Calabar Leo Club, the youth affiliate of the New Calabar Lions Club, has marked the 2025 World Earth Day in Calabar Municipal, the […]
Farmers under the banner of Concerned Cocoa Farmers in Etung, including Matins Isaac, Pastor Ubi Ofem, and Obi Amba, are demanding urgent intervention from the Cross River State Government … By Our Correspondent The cocoa estates in Etung Local Government Area are turning into a battlefield — and at the center of this crisis is […]
As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. By NigerDelta Insider Tragedy struck in the Eagle Island area of Port Harcourt in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Inspector Maxwell Zabu, a serving police officer, reportedly took […]
The suspension, the state government said, is indefinite. By NAN Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Dr George Egabor over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. The suspension is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary […]
In his response, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams thanked the people of Yakurr for celebrating Easter with him at his residence. By TheInvestigator Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Yakurr communities in the 13 council wards of Constituency I and II in Yakurr Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River […]
TheInvestigator contacted Mr Darlington Edem, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the state governor to verify the claim. In a short response, Edem said, “No. Please ignore.” By TheInvestigator Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The New Testament describes […]
He appointed Comrade Gifted Nelson as his new Special Assistant on Youth Affairs following a request by the youths … By TheInvestigator The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Central Chapter, today had an interactive session with Sen Eteng Jonah Williams, a member representing the central senatorial district in the senate. The interactive […]
Senator Degi stated that the BCS leadership remains firmly under the spiritual headship of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu … By TheInvestigator The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has reaffirmed its leadership structure and corporate status under His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, dismissing recent claims by a breakaway group as false and misleading. […]
“The vaccine is free, safe, and effective for all children,” the statement reassures. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of the first round of the 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDS 1) aimed at combating the spread of poliomyelitis. According to an official notification released on April 14, the exercise […]
As a partner in the SMGL programme, CHEDRES implemented a range of activities to improve maternal health outcomes, including: Maternal health is a crucial component of global public health, particularly in developing nations where maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high. Nigeria, one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates, has been the focus […]
Inibehe Effiong lamented that while people are hungry, schools are dilapidated all over the State, and civil servants earning ridiculous amounts as minimum wage, the governor was coming with a white elephant project. By Ekemini Simon Despite several criticisms, the Government of Akwa Ibom State has voted N25 billion for the construction of Ibom Hotels […]
John stated that the transport manager declined to provide the driver’s phone number and has not offered any explanation for the disappearance. By TheInvestigator A man identified as Isaac Enameh has been declared missing by his brother, John Enameh, after allegedly boarding a commercial vehicle operated by the “Young Shall Grow” transport company from Ajah, […]
“This very malicious allegation was widely reported in both print and electronic media between the 16th and 17th of March 2025. By Ayorinde Oluokun Businessman and ex-agitator, Chief Bibopere Ajube the Beleukoriwei of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom of Ondo State aka General Shoot-At-Sight has alerted President Bola Tinubu of threat to peace in Niger Delta as […]
He called on governments, corporations, and international bodies to uphold justice, equity, and sustainability in climate policies, adding: By Godwin Oritse Indigenous communities affected by environmental degradation have launched a movement to combat environmental injustice and protect their lands from further harm. At a recent summit themed “Addressing Environmental Impact of Oil & Gas Extraction […]
Let it be said clearly: any candidate who emerges under the current structure must be prepared to build their own political machinery, as support from the state party apparatus is far from guaranteed—and in some cases, may even be actively undermined. Recently, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State demonstrated an uncommon show […]
Mr Umahi assured that procurement regarding the project would start as soon as the discussions were over, after which work would start. By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Federal Government is set to flag off the Cross River section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction on April 14. Works Minister David Umahi disclosed at […]
“Anambra is the heart of the Southeastern states,” Governor Otu said. By Kingsley Agim The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) can secure victory in Anambra State in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election. Governor Otu, who was appointed Chairman of the APC […]
The police stated, “To set the record straight, Hadian Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor an operative of the Kaduna State Police Command.’’ By Ahmed Oluwasanjo The Nigeria Police Force said it arrested Hadaina Dan-taki, who threatened to attack southerners in the North in retaliation for 16 travelling hunters killed […]
Another hunter, Bala Danburan, echoed the sentiment, vowing, “We know how to sneak into Uromi and take revenge ourselves if justice is not served. This is not a threat; it is a promise.” By SaharaReporters The hunters, who were reportedly travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano State for the Sallah celebration, were intercepted […]
The prolonged detention of these workers is a breach of Nigeria’s constitutional guarantee of the presumption of innocence. By SaharaReporters In a blatant violation of Nigeria’s constitutional provisions on the presumption of innocence, former First Lady Patience Jonathan has kept 15 of her domestic staff locked up in Bayelsa State’s Okaka Correctional Centre since 2019 […]
With Senator Eteng Williams, the journey towards a greater Cross River Central has just begun. The future is here, and it is brighter than ever! In less than two years, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, has redefined effective representation with a transformative blueprint that has touched every sector of the […]
FIJ called Onyema Nwachukwu, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, but he did not respond. At press time, he had not replied to the text message sent to him. By Emmanuel Uti Emmanuel Obe, a Nigerian photojournalist, has narrated how officers of the Nigerian Army in Abia State harassed and detained him for taking pictures […]
Eba also called on all members and support groups to mobilise for grassroots outreach while reaffirming its stance against unauthorised legal actions in its name. By Emem Julius The Cross River State All Progressives Congress have unanimously endorsed the state governor, Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, as the party’s sole candidates for the […]
Quote: “Health diplomacy is not just about aid; it is about power, influence, and the ability to shape global health narratives.” – Chatham House Global Health Report. Introduction Trumpism, characterized by nationalism, populism, and a transactional approach to international relations, has significantly influenced global health diplomacy. The impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies […]