By Archibong Jeremiah, TheInvestigator A disturbing pattern emerges in the shadowy corridors of Cross River’s judicial system — Magistrates abusing their power, turning justice into a commodity. The narrative unfolds with stark clarity as TheInvestigator delves into instances of judicial malpractice, revealing a system where justice is often for sale and the vulnerable are exploited
The multi-hectares of land donated by neighboring Obeagu Awkunanaw and Amechi Uwani communities to the old Anambra State for the building of the main campus of then Anambra State University of Science and Technology, ASUTECH, have become a source of controversy between the donors and the state following the conversion of the land to private
By Violet Ikong, TheInvestigator As bad as the water situation in Agbara and Ekureku is, it has yet to get the government’s attention, and community members get attacked or threatened for publicly calling out the government to address the issue. Helen Echeng leaves her house every morning before 6 am in search of water for
In this investigation by Sylvia Akpan, workers and patients of Primary Health Centers in Akamkpa and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas of Cross River State, decried the poor state of roads leading to these facilities that play an integral part in increasing patients’ risk of miscarriages, delayed treatment amongst many other sundry issues. This piece gives
By Sylvia Akpan Every healthcare delivery system requires primary health care. But in this shocking investigation, CrossRiverWatch exposes the deplorable condition of healthcare centers in Cross River State’s Abi Local Government Area. The gradual collapse of critical healthcare facilities in Cross River State has put the lives of its citizens at risk. Amidst the lush
By Ben Aroh, The Whistler The bad state of Obollo-Oturkpo road on Enugu-Benue borders makes passengers traveling from Eastern parts of the country to the North apply Enugu-Kogi route, which today records steady kidnap cases. Ben Aroh examines the economic importance of the road in this report. Victims Recount Ordeals Samson Ejikeme, a commercial driver,
By Ben Aroh, The Whistler Ben Aroh, in this investigative report, explores how farmlands and cash crops of Ezuruike, an agrarian suburb of Ezimo-Agu in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, were destroyed without compensation in 2019 by Queensec GlobalResources Limited, an unlicensed coal mining company. Tales of Woes Emenike Nnadi is from Amadin
By Abdulrahaman Taye, The Informant247 The 29th convocation of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin in November 2023 marked the commissioning of projects funded by the institution’s internally generated revenue. Rector Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed claimed financial distress during his speech, urging the government to take over staff salary payments. However, this investigation by The Informant247’s