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Education Minister Commissions Multi-million Naira TETFund Projects At UniCal

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As part of activities to mark the University of Calabar (UniCal)’s 31st convocation, the minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has commissioned three pavilions, two hostels and the state of-the-arts building belonging to the Department of Mass Communication all worth millions of naira to add value to the institution The minister who commissioned the projects […]

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Court dismisses suspended UNICAL Professor, lawyer’s no-case bid

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A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Prof. Cyril Ndifon and his lawyer, Mr. Sunny Anyanwu, against the charge by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, held that the evidence led by the prosecution constituted a prima facie

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UNICAL professor accused of soliciting sexual favours for admission – witness testifies in court

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) presented TKJ, a crucial witness (PW2), who testified that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has allegedly pressured her to exchange sexual favors for admission into the institution. This was known during a hearing

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UNICAL VC appoints aide on student affairs amidst protest over hike in charges

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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) witnessed a significant development today as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, appointed Mr. Samuel Eno Okoi, popularly known as “Sammy Love,” as her Special Adviser on Student Affairs amidst an ongoing protest by students. The protest has been fueled by discontent over a recent hike in school charges. In

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Campus Buzz: Students react to UNICAL recent school charges adjustment

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…Says management inconsiderate In response to the University of Calabar’s recent announcement of a slight adjustment in undergraduate school charges, students across campus expressed a mix of curiosity and concern. As news spread, discussions echoed in lecture halls and dormitories, with some students questioning the rationale behind the adjustment. The Registrar,Gabriel Egbe, emphasised that the

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Campus writers congratulates Daniel Ehis Aiguohkian on Guinness world record feat

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The Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW) proudly announces and celebrates Daniel Ehis Aiguohkian, a Philosophy student at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), for setting a new Guinness World Record in the category of Longest Writing Time. Daniel Ehis Aiguohkian devoted an extraordinary 188 hours, equivalent to 8 days (192 hours), crafting his literary work,

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UNICAL VC addresses sexual harassment Allegations, emphasizes commitment to fair investigation

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In response to allegations of sexual harassment against Professor Cyril Ndifon, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi, held a press briefing on Friday, September 15, 2023, addressing the ongoing investigation and asserting her commitment to the university’s mission and values. Prof. Obi began by clarifying that her administration had nothing personal

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Just In: UNICAL suspends law faculty Dean over sexual harassment allegations

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The Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has been suspended by the management of the school over allegations of sexual harassment. The suspension of the dean which took effect from Thursday,August 17, 2023, followed a probe by the management of the school into the allegations of sexual harassment

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Kamsi graduates top of class at Unical

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Muoka Olivia Kamsi, a 24-year-old from Anambra state, has emerged as the Best Graduating Student from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Calabar (Unical), with an impressive cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.73 out of a total of 5.00. Kamsi’s outstanding academic performance has earned her well-deserved recognition and congratulations

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Police recover remains of UNICAL lecturer with multiple stabs

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The police command in Cross River has confirmed the recovery of the body of a Professor of Political Science with the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Felix Akpan. The command’s spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident, said the body was discovered on Sunday with multiple stabs in his apartment at Plot 181, Duke Town Close,

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UNICAL Suspends Female Student for Traffic Offence on Campus

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The management of the University of Calabar has announced the suspension of a 400-level student of the Department of Sociology, Olunkanmi Oluwafoyin, for violating traffic law on campus. Her suspension is contained in a press release signed by Gabriel Egbe, Registrar of the institution, and made available on Saturday in Calabar. Mr Egbe said that

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UNICAL VC Approves suspension of Four Students over ‘Water Ritual’

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has approved the suspension of four students of the institution identified in a viral video and found culpable of partaking in an unlawful act of water ritual on a fellow female student. The announcement of the suspension is contained in a release signed on

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UNICAL Checkmates Fraud, Creates Platform

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The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), University of Calabar has created an online platform to checkmate cases of fraud associated with the payment of school charges. The platform will also help to improve the working relationship between students and the employers of UNICAL seconded on Industrial Attachment (IT). The director of SIWES, Dr. Imo

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UNICAL Magt Orders Cessation of ‘Water Ritual’ Practice During Matriculation, Convocation

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The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has ordered the cessation of the practice of “water ritual’’ in the school, describing it as unwholesome and not academic. In the “water ritual’’, students pour water sporadically on matriculating and graduating students as a supposed “initiation rite” in celebration. On such occasions, unsuspecting individuals graduating or

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UNICAL Lecturers Under Pressure to Complete Sessions in 12 Weeks

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Lecturers at the University of Calabar are said to be presently under pressure to complete their academic calendars. According to a report, the pressure followed the suspension of eight-month strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The university management came out with an academic calendar for the 2nd semester to complete the session.

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UNICAL Announces Feb 5 for Resumption of 2019/2020 Academic Session

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The senate at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced February 5 as the date for the resumption of its 2019/2020 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof Florence Obi, broke the news while addressing journalists after a meeting of the senate on Monday January 18, 2021. Obi said the date was chosen to

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BABCOCK University: Management Asks Students to Pay N25000 for Covid-19 Test

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The management of BABCOCK University, Ilishan-Remo has asked students resuming for the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic session to come with N25,000 for COVID-19 test. Students are also expected to resume with their personal safety kits – including an infrared thermometer (for those that can afford them), pack of disposable face masks, or three

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UNICAL Appoints Female Vice-Chancellor

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The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has announced the appointment of Prof. Florence Banku Obi as its 11th Vice-Chancellor and first female to occupy the position after 45 years since it’s inception. While announcing the appointment on Friday September 11, 2020, in Calabar, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Unical Governing Council, Sen. Nkechi Nwaogu, said the process

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UNICAL Team Wins World Best Oralist Competition

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The University of Calabar(UNICAL) has won the World Best Oralist Competition held at the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) headquarters, Washington DC, United States of America. The event, which was held recently in the US, was part of activities marking the 2019 International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Commenting on the victory, Vice Chancellor of the University

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