Facilitators were led by Mrs Kogbara Ayaba from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, assisted by Mrs Ikwo Bassey from RUWATSSA, and representatives from partner organisations. By TheInvestigator In a significant step towards improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, members of the Obubra Local Government Area Task Group on WASH (LTG-WASH) have […]
When contacted by TheInvestigator, the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon Raymond Inaku, denied the allegations but stated, “It has been resolved, we just returned from Calabar yesterday.” By TheInvestigator Councillors of the 8th Obubra Legislative Assembly have raised an SOS over what they described as the breakdown of democratic governance and accountability in Obubra […]
The Deputy Governor’s office, which initiated the request on December 2, 2025, has not commented on next steps. By TheInvestigator In a significant legal opinion that could resolve decades-old tensions between neighbouring communities, the Cross River State Attorney-General, Barrister Ededem Ani, has concluded that the Adiwam River serves as the official boundary between Ochon in […]
The data analysis and presentation were led by two consultants, Mr Benjamin Imoke and Mr Kingsley Ekpenyong. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State government has validated the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) data collated from Obubra Local Government Area. Following a stakeholders’ meeting held on October 27, 2025, the survey was commissioned to determine Obubra […]
Reiterating Dr Hippolatus’ call for prosecution of vandals of WASH infrastructure, the RUWATSSA GM warned that “this is not business as usual.” By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has initiated the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in the Obubra Local Government Area. Making inroads, the first activity was the stakeholders’ […]
The meeting will commence at 9:00 a.m. prompt and will feature interactive sessions designed to enhance collaboration, sustainability, and impact in the implementation of WASH initiatives across local communities. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) and the Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Chairman of the State Task Group on WASH revealed that Obubra has suffered neglect from the state government and international organisations, hence, the need for the planned intervention. By TheInvestigator The Cross River state government is preparing to begin implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) measures to tackle the high waterborne diseases in Obubra […]
In conclusion, Inoyo emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue and stated that organizations like Citizens’ Solution Network would continue advocating for … By TheInvestigator In a recent public interest article, Richard Inoyo, Country Director of Citizens’ Solution Network and a member of Friends of Public Accommodation and Education, has raised concerns over the absence […]
The Commissioner praised the Obubra people for the preservation of some of the notable sites in the LGA … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting the Okpambe Fishing Festival as a state event. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Honourable Abubakar Ewa, stated this on Friday, 30 […]
Had the contractor delivered the job Marvellous Simon Friday and his gang would not have been able to steal cassava from the farm and the security man would not have been put at risk. By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reveals discrepancies between the payments made to Ijo Maritime Services Limited and the absence of tangible […]
The schools closed are Glorious Vision Academy, Ugep; Dynamic Premiere Academy, Ugep; and Wealth Academy Nursery/Primary School, Apiapum Obubra. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has sealed three schools in Yakurr and Obubra local government areas. Sen. Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education led the team Thursday morning to seal the schools. The visit was […]
The families were rendered homeless by the windstorm on the 2nd of April, 2024, at Ofumbongha IV, in Obubra Local Government Area. By TheInvestigator Admin Basic Rights Council Initiative (BRCI) has called for a quick response to rescue families rendered homeless by a windstorm in Cross River State. The Principal Counsel of BRCI, Barrister James […]
The funeral service was on Saturday 30th March 2024 at Obubra Township Stadium, Obubra Urban, Obubra LGA Cross River State, by 10 am. By Archibong Jeremiah The remains of late Lt. Daniel Obo Ayang (rtd) have been laid to rest. Late Lt. Obo (rtd) passed away on Friday 9th February 2024 at the age of […]
By Archibong Jeremiah The burial plans of late Lt. Daniel Obo Ayang (rtd) who passed away on Friday 9th February 2024 at the age of 79 years have been released by the family. Comr. Daniel Obo Jr. Special Adviser on youth mobilization to Gov. Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State in a statement notifying […]
By Judex Okoro, The Sun Newspaper The incessant outbreaks of communal clashes in Cross River state have continued unabated as 35 houses have been burnt with three thousand persons displaced in Ovonum and Ofatura in Obubra local government area over the struggle for peace of land. In almost all border communities, it has become the […]