He was shot in the left leg to prevent his escape and was subsequently re-arrested. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber in Calabar, recovering a firearm, live ammunition, and hard drugs in the process. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
“The time to move from rhetoric to action is now,” the Ajuga stated, adding that “A progressive, inclusive, and accountable constitution is possible—if the political will exists.” By TheInvestigator The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented comprehensive proposals to the National Assembly calling for a rights-focused constitutional review to advance good governance, gender inclusion, […]
The briefing, held on Saturday afternoon, highlighted the necessity for collaboration and accountability in developmental initiatives in the region. By TheInvestigator During a recent media briefing at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre in Calabar, Honourable Pius Ankpo Edet, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Cross River State, addressed the ongoing tension between the […]
The Governor confirmed that construction activities are actively underway in the Calabar axis of the highway, with contractors mobilized to site. By Government House Press Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has hailed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a genuinely transformative infrastructure project that encapsulates the vision and aspirations of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed […]
Kaura told the governor that the agency rescued the 19 children from Calabar and other parts of the Niger Delta region and also caught and detained the alleged abductors. By News Agency of Nigeria The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday, reunited the remaining nine of the 19 children […]
Responding, the PHED Regional Manager, Engr Gabriel Modupe, says steps are already being taken to address some of the listed concerns. By Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) Electricity consumers in Calabar have staged a peaceful protest at the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) headquarters to decry estimated billing practices and poor power supply. The […]
The league provides a platform for secondary school students aged 12–18 to showcase their skills, with the ultimate goal of securing educational and sports scholarships. By TheInvestigator Season 3 of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) culminates with the prestigious Aketi Bowl II, as revealed during a press conference held Tuesday in Calabar, […]
Details of the incident remain unclear, and it is yet to be confirmed what led to the alleged detention. By TheInvestigator A Facebook post by renowned human rights advocate Leo Igwe has brought to light the alleged detention of a German citizen, Ulli Schauen, at the Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. […]
Efforts were made to get the response of Captain Jemila Jimoh, a spokesperson of the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army on the incident. By Ebube Bruno In Calabar, the Cross River State capital, soldiers of the Nigerian Army, on the night of Wednesday, 27TH of November 2024, assaulted a 19-year-old botany student of the […]
CP Augustine Grimah spoke with them before they were released and pleaded that the protest be shelved. By Patrick Obia After pressure from the public, the Police in Cross River State, have released peaceful protesters in Calabar. The Police squad attached to Governor Bassey Otu and led by his Aide De Camp, DSP Victor Duke […]
The Cross River State Government has yet to respond to these allegations, and the whereabouts of the detained protesters remain unknown. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government is under fire following allegations of the violent abduction of peaceful protesters by members of the State Governor’s convoy. The incident occurred earlier today along Marian Road, […]
Despite the heavy rain, four police vans were stationed around Freedom Park, and Air Force personnel were spotted inside the Palladium bar. By TheInvestigator The 10-day #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest is yet to begin in Cross River State. A visit by TheInvestigator to the kick-off point, Freedom Park by Mary Slessor roundabout revealed a heavy security presence. […]
Dr Adamu Aliyu, Chairman of ICPC reiterated the commitment of the Commission to rooting out corrupt elements and practices in Nigeria. By TheInvestigator Social Action Nigeria in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) supported by the MacArthur Foundation has organized a one-day state-level anti-corruption sensitization and education workshop in […]
Just last month, June 2024, the street adjacent to Ibom Close known as Iso Qua, a new Toyota Corolla car was stolen. The owner had parked his car briefly to see a friend, by the time he came out, the car was gone. That car is still at large just like my organization’s car and […]
The Governor, while speaking at the event, recounted the rich sports history of Cross River… By Government House Reporter Cross River state governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, officially performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the commencement of work on the remodeling of U. J. Esuene Stadium Hostel to Calabar Sports Resorts and Leisure Hotel. The […]
Investigation revealed that Kingsley Eyo Andem was attacked based on allegations of dating the girlfriend of the gang’s leader, identified as ‘Olismam,’ the mastermind behind this brutal act. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended a notorious kidnapping gang leader known as “Tallest,” whose other names are yet unknown. This arrest was […]
Hundreds of customers gathered outside the bank’s headquarters in Calabar, opposite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at 7am, demanding access to their funds. By The Nation The Heritage Bank office in Calabar, Cross Rivee State, was thrown into chaos on Wednesday morning, with customers threatening to break down the facility for fear of losing […]
The trucks are parked on the highway while waiting for their turn to lift fuel. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard In June last year, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu inaugurated a Task Force on Petroleum Products Monitoring to ensure that petroleum products were not diverted or hoarded. They were to […]
The case involves an allegation of rape. By Able Winnard The Federal High Court in Calabar has adjourned the judgment hearing in the case of FRN vs. Prince Joseph Mark in Suit No: FAC/CA/86C/2023. The hearing, originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, was adjourned to May 22nd, 2024. The reason for the adjournment is […]
The one-day town hall meeting was organized by Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) with support from MacArthur Foundation. By Ofem Christiana A citizens’ town hall meeting on electoral reform has ended in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. It was held on the 22nd of April 2024 at Marian Hotels, Ndidem Usang […]
South-South APC Zonal Executives Meet In Calabar Confident of victory in upcoming governorship polls in Edo State. By Government House Press The executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of Nigeria, Saturday, convened in Calabar to discuss crucial political issues bothering the zone, with Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State […]
The exercise began at Lemna dumpsite, moved to Ndidem Usang Iso (Marian) road, Cultural center, and ended in Bogobiri. Safe Child Africa, a UK-based charity, funded the activity. By Archibong Jeremiah In commemorating the 2024 International Day for Street Children, the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and the Coalition of Youth Serving NGOs and Individuals […]
Furthermore, the older brother is reported to have stabbed their mother in the back during the struggle. WARNING: This report contains descriptions of violence. By Archibong Jeremiah At approximately 3:02 pm today, a disturbing incident occurred on U-Jimco Road by Etta-Agbor. Two brothers, reportedly sharing the same biological mother, engaged in a violent altercation. The […]
Participants and organizers of the marathon will be given special clearance to move around during sanitation hours, which are between 6:00 am to 10:00 am. By Able Winnard The Cross River State government has announced that the scheduled maiden marathon event will still take place as planned this Saturday, March 30, 2024. The marathon is […]
By Archibong Jeremiah Inibehe Effiong’s appeal hearing against his 2022 contempt of court conviction was postponed today, March 18th, 2024, at the Court of Appeal, Calabar Judicial Division. The reason for the postponement was due to circumstances beyond the control of the judges. Mr. Effiong, who is a lawyer himself, filed the appeal in 2022 […]
In an amateur video obtained by our newsroom, the alleged gang’s leader is Kingsley Agara. They have been taken into Police custody. By TheInvestigator Youths in State House Estate Calabar Municipality in Cross River State in collaboration with the Police have arrested two thieves. They were apprehended at about 3 am on Friday while vandalizing […]
Participants will embark on a walk starting from the 11/11 roundabout and culminating at Calabar Municipal, symbolizing their collective steps towards a brighter future for technology and wellness. By Christiana Ofem Guru Innovation Hub is calling all tech enthusiasts in Calabar for a highly anticipated Techies Walkathon. Oyo Effiom, founder of the hub in a […]
He recommended that the leaders address the press, articulate their grievances, and disperse peacefully thereafter. By Agency Reporter In preparation for the nationwide peaceful protest organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) slated for 27th & 28th February 2024, the Commissioner of Police for Cross River State Command, CP Augustine Grimah, has outlined stringent security […]
A prominent artist was among those arrested and he had 116 pinches of colos (hard drugs). By TheInvestigator The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the organizers of a smoke carnival in Cross River State. While on patrol yesterday Wednesday 31st of January, 2023 in Calabar, the Cross River State capital NDLEA officers […]
By TheInvestigator Blessing Okechukwu, mother of twin boys, has hidden her son away from treatment. One of the twins was diagnosed with cerebral palsy but is nowhere to be found to commence treatment. During a medical examination at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Samuel (not his real name) was discovered to have severe […]