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4 Appointed To Head Programs In Cross River New University

By Kelvin Ololo The Vice Chancellor of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE) Akamkpa, Prof. Patrick Asuquo has approved the appointment of two coordinators, one director and one head of department to head various programs in the institution. The appointment is contained in a press release with reference number UEE/AK/VC/VOL.1/004, signed by the Acting

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Cross River-Born Drexel PhD Student USA, Essien Oku Shines Again, Bags Award On Climate Change Research

By Kelvin Ololo Essien Oku Essien, a 26-year-old doctoral student at Drexel University, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice in the intersection of climate change, indigenous knowledge systems, and cultural studies. His groundbreaking research and academic excellence have earned him multiple prestigious recognitions on the global stage. This was evident as the Odukpani LGA

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UNICROSS Mass Com Department To Host International Conference On Communication

By Favour Adinya  The Department of Mass Communication, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), is excited to announce its maiden International Conference and calls for abstracts. The Conference with the theme: ‘Science of Communication and the Communication of Science’ will be held from May 13 to May 16, 2025. According to the Conference Planning Committee

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UNICROSS Appoints Ellah As Head Of Media Team

By Kelvin Ololo The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey has appointed the Acting Head of Department of Journalism and Media studies, Mr. Cornelius Ellah as the Chairman of the University Media Team. The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Registrar of the University,

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How UNICAL Cooperative Society Meeting With VC Turned Violent

By Kelvin Ololo A fixed meeting by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, to settle leadership concerns in the school’s Staff Multi-purpose Cooperative Society has ended in violence as a member is left to battle for life. The meeting, CrossRiverWatch, learned did not pan out well when the VC

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Poverty Threatens Public Schools In Cross River – FG, Encourage Students Loan

By Kelvin Ololo The Managing Director of Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has said poverty is one of the major threats to quality education in Cross River State and Nigeria’s public schools. Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this in a sensitization workshop and interactive session with students of the University of Cross River State

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BREAKING: UNICROSS Graduate Arrested And Incarcerated On Order Of Acting VC Released After 17 Days

As at press time, is unclear whether the Magistrate reverted himself. However, Mr. Martins has been ferried to the Governors office with pictures showing him next to the office of the State Security Adviser.

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JUST IN: UNICROSS Committee Begins Sitting To ‘Investigate’ 19 Days After Suspending Seven Students

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Students Disciplinary Committee, SDC of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS has finally begun sitting to investigate the activities of seven students who were suspended by the varsity’s management who claimed they led a demonstration against its “No Fees, No Exams” policy. The students are Emmanuel Olom – 20/CSC/109 Computer

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