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  Cyprus International University has extended its condolences to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) following the tragic passing of three students and one staff member on May 1, 2026. Since the incident, there has been an outpouring of deep grief and emotion from individuals and institutions across the academic community. The condolence letter from Cyprus International University exemplifies the many messages of sympathy received by the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS during this period. The message from Cyprus International University was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Professor Dr. Majid Hashemipour , Senior Adviser to the Board of Trustees, and addressed to Professor Francisca Bassey , Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS (see attached letter). The relationship between UNICROSS and Cyprus International University commenced in April 2026, when both institutions formalized a partnership aimed at fostering academic collaboration . This initiative forms part of UNICROSS’s b...

  It did not come as a surprise when on Monday May 4, 2026, the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, inaugurated Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD , as Chairman of the Table Tennis Association in the state. Duke was inaugurated alongside several other eminent personalities to steer a clean path for the development of various sports in the state. Prior to this appointment, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD had long served as a tireless advocate for sports development, particularly table tennis, in Cross River State and Nigeria as a whole. With distinguished service as Cross River’s Sports Ambassador since 2007 and later as Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission (2015–2019), he brought vision and resources to grassroots sports development. Under Duke’s leadership, the Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar has evolved into a national powerhouse and incubator of multiple generations of champions. From the late 1980s onward, Duke helped revive the state’s tabl...

  By Kingsley Agim  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Utilities , Dr. Jerome Egbe , has faulted protesters over the vandalism of the General Hospital, Calabar , urging that attention be redirected to road safety concerns following the tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Dr. Egbe made the remarks while joining the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , and his delegation on an on-the-spot assessment of the facility after the ill-fated protest by UNICROSS students on Monday. The state government has since condemned the destruction, describing it as avoidable and counterproductive to ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector. Expressing condolences to the university community over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of some students, Dr. Egbe said the attack on the hospital was a misdirected response. “First, let me express my condolences to the management of UNICROSS and the students in general,”...

  Following the tragic auto crash involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on May 1, 2026, a delegation of the University’s Alumni Association on Sunday Amy 3rd paid a solidarity visit to victims receiving treatment at different hospitals in Calabar . The delegation, comprising the Member representing Convocation in the Governing Council, Dr. Ofut Ofar ; National Legal Adviser, Barr. Romeo Ojong ; Treasurer, Engr. Peter Ikem ; Public Relations Officer, Dr. Mrs. Peace Egbai ; and Alumni Relations Officer, Engr. Joel Agbaragba , announced a donation of Five Hundred Thousand Naira ( N500,000 ) on behalf of the Association to support the medical expenses of the hospitalized students. During the visit, the delegation encouraged the students to remain strong and assured them that they are not alone in this difficult moment. The Association also pledged to work closely with the UNICROSS Management to ensure that the victims receive adequate care and support ...

  By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar , following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , described the incident as “unfortunate and overblown” during an on-the-spot assessment, confirming that infrastructure including an ambulance, electrical installations, doors, windows and ward equipment were damaged. “We are assessing the extent of the damage. The ambulance screens have been broken, and parts of the hospital have been destroyed. We will also evaluate the impact on the wards,” he said. Ayuk explained that the protest stemmed from a fatal road accident along the Calabar–Uyo highway , where some students reportedly died at the scene. He clarified that injured victims brought to the General Hospital were promptly attended to, with critical cases referred to the University of C...

  By Kingsley Agim Cross River State has once again recorded a major public health milestone the following the successful treatment and discharge of the state’s only confirmed case. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , disclosed that the lone case was confirmed on April 16, 2026, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) isolation centre. According to him, the State Government swiftly activated its public health emergency response mechanisms, including the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), to contain the situation and prevent further spread. Dr. Ayuk explained that the response, carried out in close collaboration with key partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the NCDC, involved comprehensive contact tracing , line-listing of exposed persons, clinical monitoring, as well as sample collection and testing. He noted that all identified contacts were closely followed up, and none develo...