By Patrick Obia In 2006, the Cross River State Government signed into law for free education for all primary and secondary school students in the state. This move followed concerns about the high number of out-of-school students in the State. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that despite the existence of this law and public show of
By Godwin Otang The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has suspended all payments of school charges following a peaceful protest by students of the institution on Monday morning in Calabar. The students had gathered at the Malabor Square which houses the Students Union Government secretariat and moved to the female hostels bearing placards.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Amidst an ongoing protest by students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) over a hike in school charges, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi has appointed one Mr. Samuel Eno Okoi as her Special Adviser on Student Affairs. The appointment was contained in a letter addressed to Mr. Okoi who is popularly
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Students of the University of Calabar are currently protesting a hike in the charges levied by Varsity’s management. Students gathered at the Malabor Square which houses the Students Union Government secretariat and moved to the female hostels bearing placards. They marched from the areas where hostels are situated, popularly referred to as
By Able Winnard Barely 41 days or less than six weeks a fresh graduate of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Calabar campus, Confidence Ogar Enya passed on after being involved in an auto crash, another 300-level student of the varsity – Deborah Urom is called yonder. The 300-level student in the Department of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Ministry of Education has threatened to expel Secondary School students from Government Secondary School Ikot Ansa Calabar if found culpable of the recent alleged gang-related activities in the school. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Stephen Odey in a visit to the school on Thursday said the visit is
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Amateur footage has shown the moment some Senior Secondary Two (SS2) students allegedly imported gangsters to fight their senior counterpart – Senior Secondary Three (SS3) in Government College Ikot Ansa, Calabar, Cross River State. In the video that shows a rowdy scene, some students are seen fighting with sticking and what is
By Able Winnard Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State chapter has paid a warm visit to the faculty of Communication Technology, University of Cross River State, to foster a healthy collaboration with the varsity. NIPR was established in 1963. The body attained the status of a Chartered Institute in June 1990 through