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FRSC VOWS TO CLAMP DOWN ON TRUCK DRIVERS FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

The Sector Commander Corps Commander Innocent Tommy Etuk has restated the commitment of the Corps in maintaining a zero tolerance against reckless driving, particularly by truck drivers along Odukpani-Itu road in respect to the incessant cases of fatal crashes and avoidable loss of lives along that stretch. Following the recent crash involving students of the University Of Cross River ( UNICROSS) leaving four victims death, six injured and on admission in Aruba hospital and UCTH respectively, Sector Commander described the actions of some truck drivers as devastating and avoidable noting that, brake failure, wrongful overtaking, excessive speed and loss of control by heavy duty vehicles have continued to account for multiple deaths and injuries on the highways. While strongly condemning the bad driving behaviour of the truck drivers, the Sector Commander further called on all relevant stakeholders to partner with the FRSC in concerting efforts geared towards promoting strict enforce...
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UNICROSS Mourns the Loss of Students and Staff, Extends Sympathy to Accident Victims

  The Management, staff, students and the entire University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) community have received with profound sadness the news of a tragic road accident involving twenty-four (24) students and one (1) staff member of the University. The students, mostly members of the executive body of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), were returning from an official assignment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, when the unfortunate incident occurred at Odukpani Local Government Area. Regrettably, the accident claimed the lives of three students and one staff member. The deceased have been identified as Comrade Solomon Uya, Director of Sports of the Students’ Union Government; Comrade Lucky Erim, Department of Chemistry and President of the Faculty of Physical Sciences Students’ Association as well as President of Presidents; Comrade Favour Darlington of the Department of Educational Management; and Mr. Anthony Arikpo, the driver of the vehicle and a staff member of the University. Su...
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UNICROSS Alumni Mourns Students, Staff Killed in Auto Crash

The University of Cross River State( UNICROSS) Alumni Association has received with deep sorrow the heartbreaking news of the tragic auto crash that occurred in Odukpani involving students returning from an official trip to Uyo. We mourn the painful loss of three promising students and a staff member whose lives were cut short in the unfortunate incident.  On behalf of alumni across the world, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, the management of the university, the bereaved families, friends, and colleagues affected by this tragedy. This painful incident has left the entire university community in grief and disbelief. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 21 other students currently receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state. We pray for God’s healing hands upon them and wish them quick and full recovery.  We also commend the medical personnel and all emergency responders including the VC and her deputies, the Dea...
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2027: Chelsy Joins Obudu State Assembly Race

  A young entrepreneur, Dr. Ugbe Margaret Utsunung popularly known as Chelsy has officially declared her intention to contest for the Obudu State Constituency seat in the 11th Cross River State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a declaration message addressed to the people of Obudu, Ugbe said her decision was driven by gratitude, experience, and a deep commitment to people-centred representation.  She noted that her aspiration is rooted in her early exposure to legislative work during her time as Secretary to the Director of Administration at the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission over a decade ago. According to her, that experience shaped her understanding of public office as a platform for service, representation, and impact, adding that she has since combined entrepreneurship with active political participation and party engagement. According to her, “My passion for legislative service was inspired by my expe...
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COREN, UNICROSS Hold Four-Day Capacity-Building Training for Staff

  The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), in collaboration with the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has concluded a four-day capacity-building programme for lecturers and technologists in the institution’s Faculty of Engineering. The training was designed to enhance professional competence by exposing participants to modern teaching methodologies and aligning instructional practices with contemporary accreditation standards. A major focus of the programme was Outcome-Based Education (OBE), an approach that focuses on measurable learning outcomes, practical competencies, and continuous assessment in engineering education. In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Engr. Professor Simon Odey, underscored the need for continuous learning and adaptability among lecturers. He encouraged participants to embrace innovation and integrate new approaches into their teaching. Professor Odey said: "This training equips faculty with es...
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UNDP Raises Alarm Over Low NJFP Enrollment, Targets Unemployment Through Inclusive Innovation in Cross River

  At a media and stakeholders’ engagement in Calabar on Wednesday, the 29th Day of April 2026, former Cross River Commissioner for Health and ex-Deputy National Coordinator of the National Cash Transfer Office, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, decried the state’s low participation in the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0, revealing that only about 150 youths have registered. The engagement, which took place yesterday, April 29, 2026, at Prof. Eyo Ita House, brought together key stakeholders across government, finance, and the development sector to chart a collaborative path toward job creation and innovation. A renewed push to tackle unemployment through innovation was also highlighted, with a strong focus on identifying and supporting unconventional innovators, particularly women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalised communities. Speaking during the event, Catherine emphasized that the initiative is designed to promote practical, community-driven solutions th...
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Cross River Youths, Students Demand Inclusive Representation, Endorse New Candidate for House of Reps Seat

  Youth leaders under the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Akpabuyo, Bakassi and Calabar South Local Government Areas, in collaboration with university students from the constituency, have declared a loss of confidence in the current member representing the federal constituency at the House of Representatives. The declaration was made on April 29, 2026, during a joint press briefing at the NUJ Press Centre, Calabar. The group cited lack of bursary opportunities, poor youth inclusion and what they described as weak engagement with constituents as key reasons for their stance. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Comrade Sebastian Edet Ekpenyong, former Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, said the youths were dissatisfied with the level of democratic dividends and alleged marginalisation in governance processes. He stressed that the time had come for a generational transition, noting that the youths would n...
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