By Ita Williams, Calabar The University of Calabar (UNICAL) in preparation for its 37th Convocation and 50th anniversary celebration held a significant interdenominational service, as guest preacher urged graduates to become instruments of hope to the society. The event, held at the Conference Hall of University on Tuesday, centered around the poignant theme: “Spec Nostra…
By Magnus Effiong The University of Calabar (UniCal) is celebrating its golden jubilee after 50 years of existence with a rich history of churning out a total of 168,786 graduates since inception, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has disclosed. Prof Obi said as part of activities to mark the…
…Describes Gesture As Service to God For nearly a decade, Dr Betta Edu has steadfastly covered the school fees for every child in her ward, Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State which amounts to 23,659 scholarship so far. She does not pay fees alone, she religiously shares exercise books, school bags…
By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards improving education in Calabar Municipality, the Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Apostle James Anam, has flagged off the first phase of an on the spot needs assessment for 24 Primary Schools in Calabar Municipality. This was contained in a release dated March 11 by the Chief Press…
By Ita Williams Hope Waddell Training Institution, (HOWAD) one of the oldest schools established in Calabar, Cross River state in 1895 is gearing up for a week-long celebration to mark its 130th anniversary. The grand event, themed “Hope Waddell at 130: A Glorious Heritage Inspiring the Future,” will take place from March 3 to March…
By Magnus Effiong The Presbyterian Church has said that the rift between its Hope Waddell branch in Calabar and the immediate past Cross River governor, Prof Ben Ayade, over part of its land which was taken by the former governor for his residential building, had been settled amicably. The Prelate of the Church, Dr Ekpenyong…