TheInvestigator Centre And NUJ Forge Strategic Partnership For Training And Support

By TheInvestigator

The Cross River state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and TheInvestigtor Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TIJDIC) have forged a strategic partnership for journalism training and other support. The collaboration was sealed during a courtesy visit to the NUJ at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre, State Housing Calabar.

Opening her doors to TheInvestigtor Journalism Development and Innovation Centre, the Cross River chapter chairman of NUJ, Mrs Archibong Bassey said she’s exhilarated by the visit.

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Journalism And Civil Society Unite For Transparency And Accountability In Cross River State

By TheInvestigator

On Friday, August 16, 2024, TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Centre (TIJDIC) with support from the MacArthur Foundation through the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) organised an engagement session on Environmental and Accountability Governance at TheInvestigator Hub.

The event brought together representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the media to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in environmental and accountability issues within the state.

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Investigation: Community Left To Suffer After ₦297.7 Million Road Project Stalls

By Archibong Jeremiah

Residents of Ayeabam community in Akamkpa local government area in Southern Cross River State, are suffering due to an unfinished road project awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2014 and the Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA) in 2021. Both contractors abandoned the project, and NDDC violated the Public Procurement Act of 2007, TheInvestigator uncovered.

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Broken Promises: Callywood Studio Lies Fallow Despite Millions Spent

By Christiana Ofem

Public money intended to revitalize Cross River’s Callywood studio went astray. A probe found the N43 Million contract for studio equipment went to an unregistered company, violating procurement laws. The studio is now derelict, and the entertainment industry is frustrated. Pressure mounts on the new governor to investigate and breathe life back into the project.

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INVESTIGATION: Despite Spending N5 Billion, 16 Years Later Owena Multipurpose Dam Is Uncompleted

By Alaba Adeyemi

Unveiling the mismanagement of funds and resources, TheInvestigator uncovers a saga of broken promises and governmental neglect spanning multiple administrations, shedding light on the dire consequences faced by Ondo communities deprived of essential water supply services. Citing comprehensive data from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, TheInvestigator presents a stark portrayal of Nigeria’s water crisis, highlighting the concerning decline in access to basic drinking water supply services and the glaring disparities between rural and urban areas.

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INVESTIGATION: Akwa Ibom State Government Spends N114.5bn On Ghost Emergencies

By Ekemini Simon

The scrutiny of the financial statements of Akwa Ibom State between 2008 and 2023 has revealed questionable spending by the Government.

A careful examination of the financial reports from the office of the Accountant General and Budget office of the State for the last 16 years lay bare a revelation that an item tagged “Margin of Increased Cost/Emergency Provision” has served as an outlet to splurge public funds.

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Financial Anomalies Uncovered: Over 10 Nigerian Ministries Engage In Illegal Transactions

By Archibong Jeremiah

The investigation uncovered financial irregularities involving over 10 Nigerian Ministries engaging in illegal transactions. The MDAs reportedly violated Nigeria’s Financial Regulations, 2009 by paying public funds into personal accounts and engaging in questionable transactions. The investigation highlighted numerous instances of financial misconduct and raised significant concerns regarding financial oversight and accountability in Nigeria.

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TheInvestigator Journalism Hub Unveils Monthly Masterclass

By Christiana Ofem

TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub is hosting a journalism masterclass on investigative journalism every last Saturday of the month beginning from January 27, 2024, from 3-4pm. The event will be held online via Google Meet.

The masterclass first episode will cover sourcing for story ideas, pitching stories to media outlets, and other investigative journalism techniques. The speakers for the event include Violet Ikong and Lawrence Peter.

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TheInvestigator Journalism Development And Innovation Hub Births In Cross River

The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State chapter, Comrade Nsa Gill has commissioned TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub in Calabar, the state capital.

The Cross River NUJ Chairman in a witty speech asserted that the union is committed to the growth and development of journalists and the practice hence the need for a hub solely focused on that.

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