By Faith Odezulu And Peace Ejema The Management of Cross River State and the South-South most investigative media outfit, CrossRiverWatch, has charged Mass Communication students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on professionalism, integrity and accuracy as they bring their five-week industrial attachment to an end. The over a dozen students have been
By Sarah Ooja The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has elected new student leaders across its campuses, with Ernest Ernest Asuquo of the Department of Civil Engineering emerging as the Students’ Union President at the Calabar Campus. Asuquo won the election with 1,356 votes, while Ayuk Peace Kennedith of the Faculty of Physical Sciences
By Peace Ejema And Agnes Etim The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS ) chapter has resumed its indefinite strike action over the state government’s failed promises. The Union resolved to continue the indefinite strike suspended arising from an emergency congress held today, Monday 2 November, 2026, at the
Every year, thousands of Nigerian graduates leave their homes and families to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. For many young graduates, the program represents an opportunity to contribute to national development, gain professional experience and interact with people from different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Established in 1973 after the Nigerian
By Victoria Tom Arrested Students Union Government (SUG) President of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Ogar Favour Johobe, has declared himself innocent in an alleged involvement in gang initiation activity. Ogar Favour and ten others were arrested and paraded by the Cross River State Police Command after allegedly engaging in gang initiation at
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) students and nine others over suspected gang initiation involvement. Among the three UNICROSS students, is the Students Union Government (SUG) President identified as Ogar Favour Johobe (also known as noble) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a proposed budget of ₦987, 808, 089, 235.92bn for the 2027 fiscal year christened: The Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope. Presenting the budget before the lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Calabar, Governor Otu described the proposed estimates as ” a Solemn
Education is widely regarded as the foundation of national development and a powerful tool for transforming lives. It equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to contribute meaningfully to society. In Nigeria, education is often described as the key to success and a pathway out of poverty. However, the increasing cost of education