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Breaking News Investigation

INVESTIGATION: How Young Factory Workers Are Disabled, Denied Compensation In Kano

By Uzair Adam, SolaceBase The Bompai Industrial Area in Kano State hosts a range of companies, including foreign-owned firms. It is also home to numerous unregistered recycling businesses, where many youths toil for meager earnings. The hazardous plastic manufacturing and crushing machines in these facilities have left countless young workers disabled, with some losing fingers

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Breaking News Education Politics

House Of Reps Committee To Carry Out Forensic Investigation In UNICAL, UNIPORT, Others

By Samson Atekojo, Daily Post The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has resolved to carry out a forensic investigation into the financial activities of the University of Calabar, Cross State, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurum, Delta State, Federal University Uyo, Akwa Ibom State among others over

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Breaking News Health Investigation

INVESTIGATION: Government Unbothered As PHCs Battles Accommodation, Security Threats, Others In Cross River 

By Sylvia Akpan CrossRiverWatch visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, and Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State and found the conditions of the facilities generally disheartening. The sun was still bright when this reporter arrived at Itigidi after a 55-minute ride on a motorcycle in search of Agba Health

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Breaking News Crime Reports

Police Command To Probe Operation Akpakwu Commander Accused Of Financial Misconduct

By Patrick Obia  The Cross River State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force, says embattled Commander of Operation Akpakwu, SP Erem, accused of financial misconduct will be investigated. SaharaReporters had accused SP Eremi, in a report of “pocketing allowances and committing other infractions” meant for personnel. In a press release signed and made available

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Breaking News Investigation Reports

After CrossRiverWatch’s Investigation On Age-Long Communal Crisis, Stakeholders In Cross River, Ebonyi Begins Peace Talks

By CrossRiverWatch Admin In the wake of CrossRiverWatch’s thorough investigation into the longstanding communal crisis affecting several communities in Cross River State and their counterparts in Ebonyi, stakeholders have commenced peace talks to address these enduring conflicts. The investigation, unveiled on May 4, 2024, uncovered the tragic loss of over a hundred lives and extensive

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Breaking News Politics

Cross River Assembly To Probe Former Ayade’s Aide Alleged Cocoa Farms Mismanagement

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has raised alarm about the improper handling of the state-owned cocoa farms by former Governor Ben Ayade Special Adviser on Cocoa Development, Mr. Oscar Ofuka. The House ran the alarm bell during its plenary on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, by the member representing Abi State

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Breaking News Civic Space

Court Grants Informant247’s Editor-in-Chief, Managing Director Bail

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

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Breaking News Investigation

How Kwara Polytechnic Rector Made False Claims About Institution’s Financial Status, Commissioned Shoddy, Uncompleted Projects

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

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