By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – “Where are we going to put our things and keep our wards this rainy season and pressing economy?” That’s the crying of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) senior staff after they were evicted from the institution’s Boys’ Quarters (BQs). The staff alleged abuse of power by management, while the…
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 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…
