By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar Faculty of Communication and Media Studies has held an orientation exercise for its fresh students who were recently admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session. The faculty comprises seven departments: Advertising, Broadcasting, Development Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, Mass Communication, and Strategic Communication. In an opening…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A University Don and Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Dr Ukam I. Ngwu, Esq., has identified invasion of the media space by unqualified persons as the root cause of rising quackery and fake news syndrome threatening society development. Speaking…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Dr Eyo Essien has been appointed as the Director of the Centre for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), University of Calabar (UNICAL). A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Offiong, disclosed that the appointment is for a period of two (2) years with effect from January 1,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed Dr Ukam Ivi Ngwu as the Acting Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. A release from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, signed by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, on 12th…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed 14 new directors and three deputy directors to strengthen efficiency and service delivery. According to Negroid Haven, the appointments were approved by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Effanga Offiong, and will take effect from 1 January 2026 to 31…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the appointment of Prof. Ekaette Enang as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academics. The University also approved the appointment of Prof. Egrinya Eneji as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Research, Linkages and Collaboration. The approval was given by the Senate of the University, on…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River North Family Forum (CRINFAF) has honoured Prof. (Mrs) Rose Ohiama Ugbe, a professor of law, with a Meritorious Award, following her promotion which dates back to 2024. Converseer reports that Prof. Ugbe is the first female Professor of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Unknown gunmen have robbed top University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) management staff and a professor from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) [names withheld] in Calabar, the state capital. Converseer learned that the staff were robbed alongside over ten fun seekers on Saturday night at a relaxation spot adjacent…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has stated that she wants to be remembered for her fight against sexual harassment, delayed results and highhandedness. Prof. Obi stated this on Friday, 28 November 2025, in an interview with journalists during a parade on campus…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has stated that she is not going to run for any election after her term elapses; rather, she would go back to the classroom. Prof. Obi stated this on Friday, 28 November 2025, in an interview with…
