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
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 Godwin Otang The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has charged the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL) Professor Cyril Ndifon to Court on a 4-count charge. In the charge sheet number: FHC/ABJ/CR/511/2023, the ICPC’s charge against the Professor of Law is bordering on sexual harassment,
By Veronica Utsu Some aggrieved staff of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) who were employed between 2019/2020 staged a peaceful protest in front of the University gate Friday morning. The protesters carry placards with various inscriptions indicating that they have not been paid for the past four years. According to some of the protesting staff,
By Godwin Otang The Foundation for Partnership Initiative In the Niger Delta (PIND) has commenced a capacity-building program at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to help in conflict resolution and promote peaceful coexistence. The Initiative was opened with the inauguration of the PIND’s UNICAL Peace Club on Thursday, October 12, 2023, made up of students
By Ebika Precious Foundation for Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND) has inaugurated its new executive in the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Peace Club. Giving an insight, the capacity building coordinator of the organization Dr. Chukwudi Njoku and Mrs. Violet Eneyor said the foundation focuses on peacebuilding and economic development, by managing crises and
By Godwin Otang The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has owned up to the arrest and custody of the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor of Cyril Osim Ndifon on Thursday 5th October 2023. The ICPC in a statement dated October 5, 2023, and signed