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…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (NAN, CONVERSEER) – Prof. Florence Obi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has disclosed that recent development strides in the institution were achieved because staff gave their best. Obi made the remark at the 2025 Staff Meritorious Service Award held at the Senator Godswill Akpabio International Conference Centre in UNICAL…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Recall that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), was jailed for two and five years respectively. The sentences are to run concurrently, according to Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The conviction of Prof. Ndifon followed…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A Professor of Physical and Materials Chemistry in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Peter Chukwuma Okafor, has revealed that his research efforts are focused on understanding the mechanism, inhibition and modelling of corrosion processes and environmental pollution as it relates to corrosion….
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years imprisonment for sexually harassing his female students. According to Vanguard Newspapers, the court, in a judgment that was delivered by Justice James…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Solemn Assembly marks the beginning of the 2025/2026 Academic Session and welcomes the New students into the institution. It was also the last Solemn Assembly under Prof. Obi’s administration. Dignitaries at the event include the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, Deputy Vice Chancellors of Academics and Administration, Profs…
…commends outgoing VC Prof. Florence Obi By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The newly appointed University of Calabar (UNICAL) Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has pledged loyalty to the 14th Governing Council of the institution. The 12th Substantive VC stated this shortly after receiving his letter of appointment on Friday, declaring his determination to work…
By Frank Ulom, Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong has emerged as the 12th Substantive Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He was elected in the selection process that was concluded on Thursday, 30th October 2025. The rigorous screening process, which started at 10:00 AM, involved a total of…
