By Our Reporter The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has described the erstwhile Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, Prof. Thomas Agan, as a friend and pillar of hope. The Vice-Chancellor said this at a Valedictory Senate Session in honour of the late Prof….
By Our Reporter Law students and staff at the University of Chester joined together in aid of a Cheshire charity, celebrating the festive season and a decade of an awareness and fundraising campaign. More than £200 was raised for Chester and District Samaritans with a Christmas quiz and raffle held in late November. The activities…
By Frank Ulom The Chairman of the National Youths Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Cross River State Chapter, Comrade Daniel Obo Jnr., has asserted that the peaceful protest embarked upon by the University of Calabar, UNICAL students on Monday 4 December 2023 over fees increment was political. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at…
By Frank Ulom Dr Arnold Udoka of the Department of Theatre and Media Studies has been appointed as the Director of the University of Calabar Performing Company (UCPC). CONVERSEER learned that his appointment was approved by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated 4th December…
By Frank Ulom Comrade (Dr) Inyali Peter was inaugurated as the new National President of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS Alumni Association on Tuesday 12 December 2023 at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. CONVERSEER reports. ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF UNICROSS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, COMRADE INYALI PETER Fellow Alumni, The onerous task…
By Frank Ulom Barring any last-minute changes, Dr Inyali Peter has emerged as the new National President of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS Alumni Association. Inyali, a graduate of Mass Communication from the University and former Students’ leader was the only Presidential candidate screened and cleared in a list released and jointly signed…
By Austin Akan Days ago, our attention was drawn to a supposedly truthful remark, but emotionally manipulative statement by Chief Ray U. Morphy on the reviewed, yet suspended school charges in the University of Calabar, entitled “#That_Unical_Fee_hike_Fiasco!”. While the supposed Chief’s remark could be dismissed with a wave of hand, it is pertinent to address…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
By Alex Egbona I have tried to resist the urge to react to the trending outright misinformation, half-truths and facts surrounding the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. More than twice, I have made moves to do a reaction. More than twice, I had to hold myself because I did not want to offend the…
By Cynthia Maduekwe The University of Calabar, UNICAL Radio’s “Campus Connect” is set to host a crucial studio session this Wednesday at 7pm, delving into the recent school fee increments mandated by the university’s management. The session aims to provide a platform for informed discussion on the impact of these fee adjustments, particularly in light…
