By Godwin Otang The Management of the University of Calabar, UNICAL says the crowd crush and collapse witnessed at an examination venue on Saturday was due to “unruly student’s behavior.” This is even as the management confirmed CrossRiverWatch’s report of students being hospitalized due to the stampede and announced that it was actually 21 students
The Varsity is currently administering semester examinations, and those writing GSS Courses have had a hard time finding halls to do so due to the sheer volume of students who registered for them
By Able Winnard The Department of Nursing Services in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) hosted its annual prize-giving award ceremony which is centered on recognizing excellence, dedication, and commitment to service. In the event yesterday, Nurse Rebecca Mendie was honored and celebrated as the best Nurse of 2022, owing to her dedication and
By Ike Uchechukwu, Vanguard Newspaper In a disconcerting turn of events, Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim, a highly regarded neurologist and consultant at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), has been forcefully taken captive. The distressing incident was confirmed by the Cross River State Police Command on Friday morning. According to Police Public Relations Officer,
By Sylvia Akpan The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has received a 50KW Solar Hybrid System from a delegation from the South-South geopolitical zone of Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The delegation was led by Mrs. Catherine Ajubike who is a board member and a representative of the South-South geopolitical zone of REA. The purpose
By Sylvia Akpan Chief Medical Director/CEO of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme has lauded Nigeria LNG Limited for the successful commissioning of the neurosurgical and stroke center. Prof. Ikpeme also thanked the management of the institution for their commitment and support to ensure the project is actualized. He shared his
By Patrick Obia Bikers of all riding clubs in Cross River have sympathized with victims of the 2022 bikers parade tragedy that left 10 dead and many injured in Calabar, the State capital on December 27th. Six people were initially confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry driven by one Toyin Wahab Salawu with plate number
By Patrick Obia The Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme has expressed optimism the institution will become a world-class health facility in no distant time. Prof. Ikpeme stated this during the facilities tour on Thursday in Calabar, where he said the quest is to see a