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  The Directorate of Alumni Relations, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), is set to host a historic gathering of graduates from the successive generations of institutions that have occupied the university’s Calabar Campus, Ekpo Abasi. Tagged “ Different Institutions Eras Meet and Greet ,” the event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the New Mass Communication Block of the Calabar Campus. The interactive gathering will bring together alumni of the defunct College of Technology Calabar , which later became The Polytechnic Calabar (POLYCAL); graduates of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH); and alumni of the present University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The initiative is part of the efforts of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey , to strengthen the relationship between the university and its alumni.  In furtherance of this commitment, the Vice Chancellor established the Directorate of Alumni Relations in May 2025 and app...

  The Leader of Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage , Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD , has promised a bigger and more distinctive Tinkoriko celebration in 2027, with the event expected to further showcase the culture and identity of the people of Calabar . Duke gave the assurance in a recent statement, saying the 2027 celebration would offer participants and visitors an experience that reflects the history, creativity and communal spirit of Calabar and Cross River State . He said Tinkoriko had grown beyond a mere cultural gathering, describing it as an avenue for people of different ages and communities to come together, interact and celebrate their shared heritage. According to him, the celebration also provides an important opportunity to preserve indigenous traditions and ensure that younger generations remain connected to the values and history of their people. “Tinkoriko is about who we are as a people. It is about our history, our culture, our unity and our shared values. This c...

  Student leaders from universities and tertiary institutions across Cross River State have honoured the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , with an award recognising her visionary leadership, motherly care, selfless service and commitment to the growth, unity and empowerment of students and Comrades across the State. The honour was presented to the Vice Chancellor on Thursday, 27 August 2026, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of student leaders to her office at the Calabar Campus of the University. Presenting the award on behalf of the student leaders, the leader of the delegation and Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee (NANS JCC), Cross River State, Comrade Victor Antigha Asuquo , described Prof. Bassey as both a leader and a mother to the student community in Cross River State. Comrade Asuquo said the recognition was a sincere appreciation of the Vice Chancellor's leaders...

  The Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) hereby notifies candidates who took part in the recently concluded physical and medical screening exercise for recruitment into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), that the Board has concluded the assessment and shortlisting process. Consequently, all successful candidates who applied under the Graduate Category are required to visit the official CDCFIB recruitment portal at " https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng " from Monday, 31 August to Wednesday, 2nd September 2026. While candidates who applied with NCE/OND/SSCE should also visit the same official CDCFIB recruitment portal at "https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng" from Monday, 7th to Wednesday, 9th September 2026 to check for shortlisted successful candidates for the Oral Interview . Furthermore, kindly note that the ...

  Professor of Genetics and Biotechnology and Director of Academic Planning at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Hannah Edim Etta , has delivered the University's 12th Inaugural Lecture , drawing a compelling connection between the molecular structure of DNA and the social bonds that sustain a cohesive and resilient society. The lecture, delivered on Thursday, August 27, 2026, was titled “Links, Linkages and the Missing Link: From DNA Backbones to Social Cohesion .” It explored the significance of connections and interdependence in both biological systems and human society. Drawing from the structure of the DNA backbone, Prof. Etta explained how the links between biological components create stability and continuity, noting that similar linkages among individuals, institutions, values and social structures are essential to the stability and resilience of society. She examined key concepts in genetics and biotechnology , including heredity , mutation , adaptatio...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has intensified efforts to secure urgent relief and rehabilitation support for staff members whose residences and properties were devastated by recent flooding at the University’s Calabar Campus . In an urgent appeal to the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Uyo, dated August 12, 2026, Prof. Bassey disclosed that 24 staff families had been displaced by the flooding and were left without temporary shelter and essential household items. The Vice Chancellor described the situation as a grave humanitarian crisis, noting that household belongings of the affected staff members were washed away, leaving families in dire need of immediate assistance. She appealed to the SSDC for emergency relief materials, including mattresses, bedding, electrical appliances, televisions, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, gas cookers and cylinders, as well as financial assistan...

   The Department of Journalism and Media Studies in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies , University of Calabar has opened opportunities for qualified UTME and other candidates seeking admission into its four years degree programme in the institution. The department of journalism and Media Studies is a fledgling academic discipline in the university and it is designed to train future media professionals to meet the demands of the industry and related fields in the 21st-century.  According to the department's arrowheads who reeled out this opportunity on Monday in a notice to the general public said the department aims to equip students with cutting-edged media expertise and the requisite technological skills for effective modern journalism and meaningful contributions to societal development. In a notice to the public issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, interested candidates are expected to apply for Journalism and Media Studies through the Joint Admi...

  By Christian Ita At 41, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has already built a public service career that cuts across financial management, state administration, legislative representation and regional development. His journey, however, is not defined only by the offices he has occupied, but by the relationships he has built and the lives he has touched. He entered public service with a professional background in economics, banking and finance. That experience became particularly relevant when he was appointed Commissioner for Finance in Cross River State in 2015, at the age of 29. For almost eight years, he remained at the centre of the state's financial administration. His tenure exposed him to the complexities of public finance, budgeting, fiscal management, resource mobilisation and the broader demands of running government. That experience would later prove valuable when he moved to the National Assembly . As Senator representing Cross River South since 2023, Suki as he is fondly ...

    The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, Ph.D., has expressed deep concern and sadness over the fire outbreak that gutted sections of SPAR Mall , popularly known as Calabar Mall, in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, Duke sympathised with the management of Artee Group /SPAR Mall Nigeria, affected traders, shop owners, workers and others who suffered losses in the incident. He noted that the mall had previously been protected from destruction during the EndSARS protests and recalled that he personally mobilised citizens of Ward 1, Calabar South, to help safeguard the facility at the time. Duke expressed relief that no lives were lost and no serious injuries were recorded, attributing this to the grace of God and the efforts of emergency responders. He commended the Cross River State Fire Service , the Nigeria Police Force and othe...

  The Niger Delta Youth Assembly has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima over the appointment of former member of the House of Representatives , Rt. Hon. Ochiglegor Idagbo , as Zonal Secretary, Support Group Coordination, South-South, under the APC Presidential Campaign Council . The group described the appointment as timely and strategic, saying Idagbo’s extensive experience in grassroots mobilisation, governance and legislative affairs would strengthen political coordination and mobilisation across the six South-South states . The National Coordinator of the Niger Delta Youth Assembly, Comrade Bedford Berefa Benjamin , stated this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt , Rivers State, on Saturday. Benjamin said Idagbo had acquired decades of experience in grassroots politics and public administration, beginning with his days as a student union leader, where he developed skills in mobilisation, organisation and consensus-building. He said Id...

  Seven students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), drawn from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Civil Engineering, have emerged second at the Enactus Nigeria National Competition and Julius Berger Innovation Challenge held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos . The national competition brought together 18 Enactus teams from 27 universities across Nigeria, with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) emerging first, UNICROSS placing second and the University of Calabar (UNICAL) coming third. Representing Team Enactus UNICROSS, the students impressed the judges with their innovative project, B.U.D.D.Y. (Built-in UHF Detection & Defense for You), an intelligent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance system designed to improve safety in the workplace. B.U.D.D.Y. combines Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered co...

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akamkpa Local Government Area has reaffirmed its unity, loyalty and commitment to the party following a peace accord and stakeholders’ interactive session led by the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Chris Etta , and members of the State Working Committee. The engagement attracted about 6,000 APC members, who gathered in a strong show of solidarity and reconciliation, demonstrating their determination to put past differences behind them and move forward as one political family. Speaking at the event, Commissioner Pius Ankpo thanked God for the peace in Akamkpa and commended the State Chairman and his team for taking the peace-building initiative to various parts of the state. He also appreciated Governor Bassey Edet Otu for his continued interest in Akamkpa and reiterated his support for the administration. According to the Commissioner, disagreements arising from the party’s primaries had been resolved through consultations and the collective und...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Betta Edu as the Director of Women Mobilisation for his 2027 presidential campaign council .    Edu’s appointment was contained in the list of members of the campaign council released on Saturday morning.    The council will be chaired by President Tinubu, while APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda , will serve as Vice Chairman.  Former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari , has been appointed Director-General, while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma , will serve as Secretary.   APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru , and Hadiza Bala-Usman were named Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively.    The campaign council will also have an advisory body comprising former APC National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande ; Chief Segun Osoba; Senator Rochas Okorocha ; Senator Abdullahi Adamu; and Senator Florence Ita Giwa.    Senate President Gods...

  “ Children of a lesser God ” is a metaphor used to describe marginalized or misunderstood people—like the deaf protagonist in Mark Medoff 's 1979 play and 1986 film.  The phrase originally comes from Alfred Tennyson 's 1859 poem Idylls of the King , where it describes a world degraded by war. It implies that if a supreme, perfect God created the privileged and the able-bodied, then those who suffer, are marginalized, or have disabilities were seemingly created by a "lesser" god. The line in Idylls of the King, reads thus: "For why is all around us here  As if some lesser god had made the world". I have come to the belief that the Okada operators of Calabar , are not wrongly targeted, neither are they criminalized by the Cross River State Government , for daring to eke out a living using their motorcycles. During their organised protest of Tuesday, July 5, 2026 and their consequential clash against the State Security Outfit, “Operation Okwok”, they dared to...

  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Ph.D., has called for a more proactive and coordinated approach to disaster management in Cross River State following the devastating flooding along Anansa Road and other parts of the state. Duke, while expressing deep sympathy to residents, and organizations whose homes, businesses and properties have been affected by the disaster, also commiserated with the Cross River State Government and Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu over the enormous challenge posed by the unfolding flood crisis. He, however, stressed that the situation should serve as a major lesson in disaster preparedness, urging relevant authorities and stakeholders to pay greater attention to early warning systems and take decisive preventive measures before disasters occur. According to him, early warnings are only useful when they are followed by timely action. Duke noted that the Ni...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has received the report and survey documentation on the University’s land boundaries, including the outcome of a recent survey exercise conducted by the Surveyor-General of Cross River State , Surv. Patrick Edet Bassey, and his technical team. Prof. Bassey received the documents during a meeting with the Surveyor-General at his office, where she was accompanied by members of the University Management Team. A major highlight of the engagement was the resolution of the boundary issue involving the University’s Ogoja Campus .  The Surveyor-General confirmed that the University’s land had been properly delineated and mapped, following which a new survey plan was prepared and presented to the University. He congratulated the Vice Chancellor and the University Management on the development, while Prof. Bassey formally received the survey documentation on behalf of the University. The Su...