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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
In this interview with TheInvestigator, Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Mike Odere speaks on his transition from the private sector to public service, the state’s economic direction under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting growth, investment, and transparency. Excerpts: Q: You came into government from the private […]
The police said the operative is in detention. By Saviour Imukudo Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered the arrest of a police operative for allegedly killing a 23-year-old man, Onyekachi Moses, in Calabar. The Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to Premium Times on Monday. The killing […]
Although the Ministry did not disclose the full agenda, education stakeholders anticipate discussions on compliance with government regulations … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has summoned all proprietors of private schools in the state to a mandatory meeting ahead of the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive was issued by the […]
Applications can be submitted online via hmindustry.ng or through physical forms available across the 18 LGAs. By TheInvestigator The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Friday unveiled a ₦500 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) intervention fund for entrepreneurs and artisans in Cross River State. Announcing the […]
In his welcome address, SACA Director General, Dr Charles Iwara, expressed delight at the transformation … By Nakanda Iyadim and Kingsley Agim Cross River State has taken a major step in strengthening its HIV/AIDS response with the commissioning of a newly renovated office for the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) in Calabar, […]
Jalingo urged the public to watch out for further information and discouraged lobbying regarding the programme. By TheInvestigator “Barring any last-minute changes, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh (JOE), will on Thursday, August 28, 2025, unveil the OWAN-MSME Support Initiative in Calabar.” This revelation was made by Citizen Agba Jalingo on […]
Community engagement was a crucial aspect of the CR-SACA campaign, with many attendees expressing gratitude for the medical screening services. By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (CR-SACA) has assured individuals living with HIV/AIDS that the state government has implemented sufficient plans to address their […]
In his response, Dr Abuo expressed gratitude to God, his family, and friends for their support through the years. He described turning 40 as both a milestone and a call to greater responsibility. By TheInvestigator It was an evening of glamour, reflection, and celebration as family, friends, associates, and dignitaries converged to honour Dr Michael […]
Speaking for the beneficiaries, Prof Nchor Okorn expressed relief that the law had stepped in. By TheInvestigator Beneficiaries of the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung Local Government Area have expressed confidence in the judiciary after a High Court issued an order restraining state agents from harassing them on their farms. The farmers, who gathered at […]
Both officials who spoke to journalists separately in Calabar expressed gratitude to Governor Otu for what they described as his passion, wisdom, and fatherly role in addressing the state’s sanitation challenges. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the release of ₦95 million as counterpart funding for a three-year […]
Bassey explained that, though currently self-funded, the project aims to build a sustainable “pad bank” that will ensure a constant supply to girls in need. By Tina Agosi Todo The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Archibong Bassey, has unveiled the Padbank Mobile Outreach, a personal initiative aimed at […]
According to the Ministry, the comprehensive list of shortlisted cooperatives is now available at the Ministry Headquarters located in Calabar. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development has announced the release of a shortlist of successful farmers’ cooperatives for the Subsidized Mini Tractor Acquisition Scheme. The announcement, made via a […]
We urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and all federal oversight bodies to support a fair reassessment. Dated: 18th August 2025 Overview of the Current Situation In recent weeks, the Government of Cross River State has renewed its campaign concerning the 76 offshore oil wells previously awarded to Akwa Ibom State […]
“We will not compromise public health, as our Ministry is committed to enhancing service delivery in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sector,” Mensah added. By Nakanda Iyadim In a move to uphold regulatory standards in the water sector following the recent enactment of the State’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Law of 2025 by Governor […]
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 initiative promises substantial benefits for the State, especially in light of cuts in funding from the American government…” By Nakanda Iyadim In its bid to reduce reliance on foreign aid and donor funding for HIV/AIDS response and treatment, the Cross River government has mulled the production of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Director General of the […]
The exercise underscores the Cross River State Government’s commitment to the Federal Government’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation by 2030. By Nakanda Iyadim Following the implementation of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Programme, under the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)/Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, supported by UNICEF in Ogoja local government area of Cross River […]
This is the heart of the paradox: a state dismissed as maritime-null continues to act—and be treated—as a maritime player. In Yoruba mythology, Abiku is the tragic spirit-child—born only to die, again and again, returning with cruel persistence to the wombs of grieving mothers. It is a child whose fate is not to live but […]
Dr Nnimmo Bassey, the keynote speaker, delved into the historical roots of deforestation, exposing the exploitative tactics employed during colonial times. By TheInvestigator The ecological catastrophe unfolding in Cross River, home to West Africa’s largest remaining pristine rainforest, has reached alarming proportions. Experts and activists warn that without immediate and decisive intervention, these vital rainforests […]
The exercise underscores the Cross River State government’s commitment to the Federal Government’s roadmap to end open defecation by 2030. By TheInvestigator The certification exercise for 207 communities in Ogoja Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State that have claimed to have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status officially commenced, marking a significant milestone […]
“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, […]