By Edem Ekpo, Weekenders CALABAR (WEEKENDERS, CONVERSEER) – The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the establishment of a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a milestone aimed at advancing academic training and research in media-related fields. The faculty, which received Senate approval on Thursday, will begin operations with seven pioneer…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief Hilary Bisong, Ph.D, has celebrated his mother, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi, on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and passion…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Prof. Stephen Odey, has cautioned head teachers and principals of public and private schools against collecting illegal levies from students, warning that offenders would face strict sanctions. Odey gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting with school heads in Calabar,…
The official unveiling of the State Electricity Regulatory Policy and the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Law, by Governor Eno, assisted by his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi and others By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pst. Umo Eno PhD, has declared the Akwa Ibom Electricity Summit 2025 open, with a vow to end electricity impasse…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has elected new athletes and technical representatives board members in a closely contested election. Pastor Jasimiel Nseobong Samuel emerged as the Technical Representative by defeating Sunday Tilije 24 votes to 18, while former Olympian Eric Williams won the Athletes’ Representative slot at the poll. Veteran swimmer, Rachael Tonjor,…
