By Chris Njoku The University of Calabar, UNICAL on Monday held its first solemn assembly for the year 2024 to herald a new academic session. Speaking at the service, held at the institution’s International Conference Centre on the theme “Walk With Me Oh Lord”, Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of UNICAL said the essence of…
By Frank Ulom Barely five months after being accused of sexual harassment by his students, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, UNICAL has been remanded in Kuje Prison, Abuja. CONVERSEER learned that Prof. Ndifon was remanded on Monday 8 January 2024 on the orders of a Federal High…
By Mo Isa The petroleum sector has proposed N1,200 as new petrol (fuel) pump rice but the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has opposed the proposal by the stakeholders. According to a statement by the NANS South West zone, which was signed by the Coordinator, Comrade Alao John, such a price hike would increase…
The Senate of the University of Calabar, UNICAL has announced the promotion of 18 staff of the institution to the positions of Professors and Associate Professors respectively. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, who disclosed this at the 238th Senate of the institution held at the Senate Chamber of the University, said 13…
By Our Reporter The University of Cross River State, UNICROSS Alumni Association has written a passionate letter to Governor Bassey Otu to consider giving the University bailout funds to offset the three-month backlog of salaries of staff of the institution. The National President of the association, Dr Inyali Peter who signed the letter noted that…
By Frank Ulom Following the incessant increase of fee charges across the board coupled with the harsh economy being faced by the country, Hon. Peter Akpanke, a lawmaker in Cross River has put a smile on the faces of 12 of his constituents. The 12 constituents are law school students and Akpanke who represents Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu…
