By Patrick Obia In the face of scorching temperatures across Nigeria, there are growing concerns that 2024 might set a new record as the hottest year in history. Much like the economy, the persistent heat has become a central topic of public discourse, underscoring the severe impact of climate change on the nation. According to
By Godwin Otang Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media have charged the government with Fiscal Responsibility and prudent management of public debts and funds in Cross River State. The brainstorming session was held a few days ago in Calabar, the State capital. Under the auspices of the Center for Transparency Advocacy (CTA); Hipcity Innovation
By Godwin Otang As Governor Bassey Otu’s administration gets older by the day amidst subsisting expectations from Cross Riverians across the 18 local government areas of the State, the agricultural sector and the rule of law have been identified as two key areas that can drive the State forward to achieving the gains of democracy.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A magistrate court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, granted The Informant247’s Editor-in-chief; Salihu Ayatullahi, and Managing Director; Adisa-Jaji Azeez bail. The two senior staff of the investigative medium were docked following the petition of the Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Engineer Abdul Jimoh Muhammed. The defendants were dragged before Magistrate
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed has ordered the detention of two investigative journalists, Salihu Ayatullahi and Adisa-Jaji Azeez, in Ilorin on Monday. It was learned that Ayatullah, the Editor-in-Chief, and Jaji, the Managing Editor of Informant247, were detained when they honored a police invitation. Salihu Ayatullahi and
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has presented a brand new 18-seater bus to the Press unit of the Government House. Presented on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Government House, Calabar where the Chief of Staff to the governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, officially handed over the keys to
REDD+ is perhaps one of the most celebrated and promising climate change mitigation programs under the UNFCCC frameworks. Touted as a ‘nature-based solution’, REDD+ has been widely propagated as a safe and prudent strategy to curb carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. However, the implementation of REDD+ in Nigeria proved counter-productive, with adverse implications for
By Frank Ulom A senior journalist working with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) Mr. Peter Okon who was hit by a reckless driver in the early hours of Saturday 20th January 2024 in Calabar is currently seeking financial support. Mr. Okon was seen jogging along the way with his wife when the driver on