By Jonathan Ugbal Cross Riverians like millions of other Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief on October 20, 2014 when the world health organization WHO declared the country free of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease ( EVD) The spread of the virus in Nigeria had a rippling effect with the education sector being one of
By Aplefe Ojong A multi-million naira fish hatchery constructed by the West African Agricultural Productivity Program, University of Calabar (WAAPP-UNICAL) has been commissioned by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor James Epoke. Performing the commissioning ceremony recently at the Institute of Oceanography, UNICAL, the VC Professor Epoke, disclosed that government is doing something a
By Monday Ogar Students of Cross River State College of Education Akamkpa have been told to emulate and imbibe the spirit of self-discipline and exemplary leadership exhibited by members of the school Man ‘O’ War command. This admonition was given by the provost of the College, Dr. Ejue Bassey on the occasion of the passing
By Archibong Jeremiah The management of Cross River State College of Education, Awi/Akamkpa has suspended 7 students indefinitely for secret cult related offenses. This was made known through a notice from the college management signed by the college Registrar, Barrister Uno Ogban and made available to CrossRiverWatch. Excerpts from the notice reads: “Following a police
By Raymond Ekemini The Senate of the University of Calabar has appointed two new Deputy Vice Chancellors, DVC. According to our source, a senior lecturer in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, where one of the new DVC was appointed from, the new DVCs are Professor Zana Akpagu, DVC Administration and and Professor Maisie Etuk
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke today, Saturday commissioned a new library complex in the Cross River State College of Education, Awi/Akamkpa. The state governor who was escorted by a large entourage including his deputy, Barrister Efiok Cohbam, the state People’s Democratic Party, PDP governorship flag bearer and his deputy,
By Jonathan Ugbal Over 100 pupils of Saint John’s primary school Okworotung in Obudu local government area now receive classes under tree shades after a heavy rainstorm blew off the roof of their classrooms. An unlikely gust of wind eyewitness say blew off the roof at about 7 pm on January 12 earlier this year.
By Archibong Jeremiah Mr. Robert Sylvanus Atang has emerged as the new Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) in Cross River State College of Education, Awi/Akamkpa. Robert Sylvanus won by pooling 26 votes defeating Dr. Tandu Egbe Ojong who had just10 votes. The election which was generally considered transparent, the Dean of School