By Kelvin Ololo The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, has suspended its Provost, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku, over allegations of irregularities, misappropriation, and embezzlement. The suspension, which followed growing concerns and threats of protest by the college’s joint unions, is to last for three months to allow for a thorough
By Favour Adinya Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a press release signed and issued on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Linus Obogo,
By Kelvin Ololo The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has banned with immediate effect the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), UNICAL Chapter over alleged misconduct and unethical behavior. The proscription which was conveyed in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha and made available by the University Public
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Government has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state will resume for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, September 15, 2025. This was contained in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, referenced MOE/ED/2025/09, and signed by
By Ogar Monday The Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Calabar (UNICAL) has encouraged individuals to pursue education, describing it as the key to unlocking opportunities. The charge came during an event organized by the Department to mark the 2026 International Literacy Day. Speaking at the event, the Head of Department, Prof. Love
Established decades ago, as a School of Basic Midwifery and on August 15th 2023, was elevated to a College of Nursing Sciences by Governor Otu, receiving interim accreditation from the Nursing Council and the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, to award certificates in Basic Nursing, Basic Midwifery, Community Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing as well
By Godwin Ajom Books warning against abortion, religious and tribal bigotry and other social vices have been launched in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The five new literatures; “Verses of Mbube Prince”, “My Poems and I”, “Poetic Calling of Free Verses”, “Tales of Love”, and “Spiritual Musing” are authored by Dr. Michael Nku Abuo,
By Patrick Obia The family of the late first female helicopter pilot in Nigeria, Gladys Ben Erriom, have cried for help, 17 years after her demise in a fatal auto crash. On a beautiful day of April 24th, 2008, young Gladys Ben Erriom was returning from her elder sister – Gift Smart’s marriage in Bekpor