By Mary Bassey Former Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Chairman Cross River State chapter, Dr. Lawrence Ekwok has been appointed as the new acting head of Department of Mass Communication, University of Calabar (UNICAL). In a letter of appointment signed by the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, states that the appointment is for
By Godwin Otang In society, stereotypes often portray boys as enduring hardships without complaint, akin to the expectations placed on girls. Despite facing numerous challenges such as mental health issues and emotional distress, boys are frequently told to “be a man” and suppress their emotions. Recognizing the struggles experienced by boys, May 16th is observed
By Godwin Otang Gender and Development Action (GADA) and the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA) in a bid to straighten the rules guiding the Nigerian Universities environment have sought stringent measures from the Nigerian University Commission (NUC). The duo made the prayers in a suit against NUC, the University of Calabar (UNICAL); the Vice
By Godwin Otang Five years after war erupted in Erei-speaking communities in the Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, authorities are yet to find a solution as the number of deaths continues to pile up and the communities are left in ruins, this investigative report by Godwin Otang reveals. More than 150 people,
By Patrick Obia As parents, proprietors and the public continue to express concerns about the dismal result of the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, JAMB-UTME, where at least 75% of the results released are below 200, students from Chilion International Schools soar high. Nineteen (19) students from the school all performed excellently well, scoring
By Hafsah Muhammed Ibrahim, WikkiTimes The school, established in 1996, serves disabled children from six northeastern states but struggles with dilapidated facilities and minimal funding. Students often find themselves abandoned during vacations, and their parents viewing the school as a dumping ground. Facing severe infrastructure issues, lack of security, and insufficient resources, the school’s staff
By CrossRiverWatch Admin It was learned that the gunmen contacted the families of the victims and informed them of their demands. A group of gunmen who abducted three students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Thursday, March 28, have demanded N14 million to release two, FIJ has learned. It was learned that the gunmen
By Able Winnard The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that 32 graduates have bagged First Class honors, fixed Friday March 22, 2024 as the 36th convocation ceremony. The Vice Chancellor of the institution Professor Florence Obi in a pre-convocation press briefing on Monday said the introduction of quality assurance measures helped increase the number