By The Informant247 While the practice of mark-for-grade and extortion is common at the Kwara State Polytechnic, it is far more systematic under Mr. Abdul Olarewaju Hassan, a senior lecturer and former head of the Estate Management and Valuation Department. In this investigation, The Informant247’s Toheeb Omotayo documented, with evidence, how Mr. Hassan has been
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar has officially welcomed eleven thousand, six hundred and forty (11,640) new students during a vibrant matriculation ceremony held today, Friday 6th, 2024, marking the start of their academic journey. The 47th matriculation event was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, at the Abraham Odia sports stadium,
By Patrick Obia The Diocesan Education Board, Catholic Diocese of Ogoja, Cross River State, has shifted the blame of her school – St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy, Obudu questionable curriculum to the Ministry of Education. A disturbing Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1) class assignment surfaced online where the students are asked to define homosexuality,
By Fortune Erim Parents of students of Nursing Science, Ititgi in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River, have decried massive extortion in the school. Some parents and students who disclosed to CrossRiverWatch said the school management drives joy extorting from students. “There’s a lot of extortion and exploitation going on there, the school is
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended all planned elections for the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), citing an existing ban on electioneering activities within the faculty. This decision comes after the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi received reports of students planning to conduct LAWSAN elections despite the ban. According to
By Beatrice Ori The Government of Cross River State has suspended immediately the scheduled interviews for candidates intended to be employed as teachers in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, in a press release signed and issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa on Monday, September 23, 2024, instructed the immediate suspension of the scheduled
By Victory Aunty The Government of Cross River State, is set to host the inaugural Cross River Students entrepreneurship, employability, and mentorship summit, tagged “After Studies, What Next?” The summit is organized through the office of the Special Adviser on Student Affairs in collaboration with Cross Riverians in the Diaspora. Scheduled for November 18 to
By Winifred Michael And Favour Adinya It was a triumphant welcome by teachers, school Administrator, and students of Amethystfield Schools, as they rolled out drums to celebrate the first young Cross Riverian gold medalist, Master Augustine Ellah, in the Shooting category at the just concluded National Youth Games, in Asaba, Delta State. In a standout