By Ovat Abeng The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor through the Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC), Awka Diocese in collaboration with the Help For All (HIFA) Initiative, Austria, a Non-Governmental Organization on Saturday, 7th February 2026 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, paid the tuition fees of 84…
Despite the Federal Government’s announcement that it has commenced implementation of the renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), investigations reveal that the 40 per cent salary increase is yet to be reflected in the pay of lecturers across many federal universities. Findings by The Guardian showed that of the 74 federal universities nationwide, only ASUU…
By Ovat Abeng In a sweeping move to transform from a quiet academic enclave into a vibrant community hub, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State, has fired up the transmitters of its long-dormant campus radio, 106.1 FM, signaling a new era of outreach, culture, and practical innovation of the present administration of…
By Cletus Asuquo Youths under the aegis of the Cross River Youth Coalition for Good Governance on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, over the ongoing process of appointing a new rector for the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. The protesters, who marched through major streets of the…
…Distributes 1,000 free UTME forms to indigent students in Yakurr I Constituency Education has been described as a critical instrument for empowerment and sustainable development as a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly representing Yakurr I Constituency, Hon. (Obol) Cyril Omini, distributed 1,000 free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms to indigent…
By Sylvia Okoi No fewer than 150 students from Yakurr Local Government Area have benefitted from a N15 million educational scholarship scheme sponsored by the Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Moses Osogi. The beneficiaries received the scholarship on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Sir Thompson Egbe Educational Foundation, Anong, Abi Local Government…
Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, in Cross River State, held a peaceful demonstration at the Governor’s Office in Calabar on Thursday. They strongly opposed reports of plans to appoint a non-indigene as the institution’s substantive Rector. Carrying placards with slogans like “Respect Catchment Area Policy,” “No to Non-Indigene Rector,” and “Our Indigene Deserves the…
By Kelvin Obambon The management of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) has broken its silence regarding the challenges and delays surrounding the institution’s student result portal, citing a complex data migration process and a systemic “fight back” from those profiting from old irregularities. Speaking during a press conference at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press…
By Ovat Abeng A chieftain of the African Democratic party ADC, Mr Peter Obi has presented cheque of N5million to Immaculatata Girl’s Model Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra state. The presentation took place at the school premises on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026. Addressing both students and staff of the school, Obi said the donation was in…
The BAT Ideological Group has partnered with the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies. The group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Arabinrin Aderonke, said in a statement obtained on Thursday that the move aims to deepen ideological orientation and strengthen political leadership…