As schools in Cross River State prepare to resume on September 14, 2026, parents must return to the drawing board and take a fresh look at their responsibilities. The education and upbringing of a child cannot be left entirely in the hands of teachers and school management. Many parents are already eager for the resumption
By Kelvin Ololo Every morning in Efut Ibonda, residents begin another difficult journey across a road that has become a symbol of neglect. For farmers carrying baskets of palm oil, bunches of plantains, coconuts, and other agricultural produce, getting to the market is a daily struggle. For students, the challenge is even more painful, as
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has announced Monday, September 14, 2026, as the official resumption date for all public and private schools across the state for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement, which is aimed at ensuring adequate preparation for the new school year, calls on parents, guardians, students, teachers, and school
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has deployed a high-capacity swamp buggy to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Staff Quarters in Calabar to clear blocked waterways and mitigate flooding caused by recent torrential rainfall. The intervention, ordered by Governor Bassey Otu, followed flooding in parts of the staff quarters, which affected
By Sylvia Akpan The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has directed 214 students in the Faculty of Law to return to their original departments after discovering that they were not officially admitted into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) program. The decision followed an internal review of the admission status of students in LL.B
By Sylvia Akpan The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Education to improve the quality of higher education in the state. The Vice Chancellor Professor Bassey disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Education,
By Ettah rejoice The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that it will not admit candidates into its Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory Science, and Dentistry programs for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made in an urgent public notice issued by the University’s Public Relations Unit, advising all affected candidates to immediately visit
Technology has transformed the way students learn across the world, and Cross River State is no exception. Today, smartphones, laptops and the internet have become important learning tools, making it easier for students to carry out research, attend virtual classes, access e-books and complete assignments. Educational materials that once required hours in the library can