By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – An erudite scholar of Theatre and Media Scenography at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Esekong Andrew-Essien has urged the Federal Government to harness the power of visual and performing arts to advance development communication, boost economic growth, and promote social transformation. Speaking while delivering UNICAL’s 143rd Inaugural Lecture…
By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Concerned Members of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have raised the alarm over N138 million alleged fraud that has rocked the branch. The alleged fraud, which dates back to 2019, follows the non-remittance of check-off dues amounting to one…
By Anietie Akpan The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has expressed strong disapproval towards schools that engage in the illicit practice of inflating students’ grades, thereby encouraging academic dishonesty and corruption within the state’s education system. Lady Obareki in a release from her Media Unit, expressed her…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Ministry of Education has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state will officially resume for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, 15th September 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, the Permanent…
By Frank Ulom OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – In a bid to promote educational advancement and empower the next generation, an illustrious son of Umung Royal Dynasty, Dr Godwin Agbor, has awarded cash scholarships to 70 students of Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku (OBO) Federal Constituency. The official presentation was made during the 2025 Umung Cultural Festival, where Dr Agbor, who…
