MALABITE TO MARRY JONATHAN’S FIRST DAUGHTER

An alumnus of University of Calabar (Unical), also known as a 'Malabite', Godswill Edward Osim will on Saturday 12th April be joined in holy wedlock with his heartthrob, Miss Faithm Sakwe Elizabeth who is also an alumnus of Unical known as Malabress. Edward Osim is an indigence of Usomutong in Abi Local Government while Faith was adopted by President Goodluck Jonathan before he became the...

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'SLEEPING DELEGATE'-RETIRED POLICE AIG HAMMA MISAU IS DEAD!

A delegate at the ongoing National Conference in Nigeria, retired police AIG Hamma Misau has died at the National Hospital in Abuja. Sahara Reporters had it that Mallam Misau died last night of an undisclosed illness at the age of 67. Mallam Misau became famous after a photo of him taking a nap at the conference was shared  on social media three days ago. The report revealed that Barrister...

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Blind Student Sues University for Introducing Technology

A federal lawsuit  filed by a blind Miami University student accuses the university of using technology that presents a barrier to her education. Junior Aleeha Dudley, of New Paris, says course materials are inaccessible to her text-to-speech software and she hasn't received material in Braille or other tactile forms she can use without help to offset her lack of sight. The lawsuit,...

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Boko Haram's Letter to Nigeria

This is the full text of the latest message from the Boko Haram leader, ABUBAKAR SHEKAU. The transcribed message, which was delivered in Hausa and in Kanuri, reads as follows: “Of course there is no doubt about it; we carried out the attacks in Maiduguri and we were responsible for the other attacks being carried out all over. But the Giwa Barracks attack is something worth telling, because Allah...

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'Nigerian Youths Should Unite'- Ogar

Ogar Emmanuel Oko, a 500 level student of Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) UNICAL. He is the leader and coordinator of the Youth Alliance for Northern Cross River Dreams (YANCRID); one of the most vibrant youth forum in Cross River State. In this interview, he tells Sam Ibok a 400 level Curriculum and Teaching about the objectives of the forum and the Challenges facing Nigerian Youths. Q:...

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Bowen University Shut Down!

Authorities of the Bowen University, Iwo, yesterday shut down the institution and ordered the students to vacate the campus immediately following a student disturbance on Wednesday over alleged incessant power outage and epileptic water supply. The students protested poor power supply to the hostels and insufficient water service. The protest, however, turned violent with reports of damage to school...

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'I didnt suck Biola's....'-

Muna Obiekewe is recently faced with a huge charge of buzzing-off his image from an internet clip which displayed him and Biola Ige partially naked while he sucks Biola's boobs. In the interview the Nolywood star confessed that the scence hasnt ever taken place anywhere either in a movie or real life. Are you aware there is an x-rated picture of you and Biola Ige all over the internet, both of you...

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'Dont rush into marriage'-Lady D

Diane Oputa also known as Lady D is an American-Nigerian. She hails from South American and ended up marrying Charles Oputa, a Nigerian Musician whose stage name is Charly boy. He tips the secret of her 35 years marriage. What's been happening for 35 years? Sometimes, I wonder if it is really up to 35 years. Maybe it’s because one is just enjoying the ride. When you are comfortable and you do the...

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LEARNING DOESN'T END IN CLASS HALL

The Principal of Ifako Comprehensive Senior High School, Ifako-Gbagada, Lagos, Mr. Adekunle Okunowo, has urged pupils to develop their innate talents, declaring that learning does not end in the classroom. According to a report by Myschoolgist, the principal stated this during the school’s English Studies Students Association Day on Wednesday.Okunowo, who urged the pupils to exploit their innate...

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DELTA GOVT GIVES OUT 400M TO GRADUATES

DELTA State Government, yesterday, disbursed over N426 million to 84 first class students and 85 physically challenged pupils and students of the state origin with a promise to continue to give financial support and provide  sound education programmes for students in the state says a report by Myschoolgist. The report has is that during the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries of the...

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CRUTECH'S GOT NEW VC!

The Cross River Government has approved the appointment of Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh as the new Vice-Chancellor of Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH). According to Naij247news, the announcement took to the airwaves following a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Cross River, Mr Mike Aniah. The report by Naij247 revealed that Prof. Owan-Enoh, who was the former Provost,...

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SUG PRESIDENT ESCAPES DEATH;CONFESSES HIS MOVEMENT

THE president of the Students’ Union Govrenment (SUG) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Bassey Eka, and three others crashed in a Toyota Camry wagon along the Ikom-Calabar Highway. The tragedy which rocked the airwaves at about 4:30pm on Valentine’s Eve tour the students community who were already dotting-up with their red and black colour-touches for the huge Valentine show which Eka was...

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‘CUECO DOES NOT RIG ELECTION’- Dr. Idaka

The students of University of Calabar giving it up on the Election day The Chairman of the Calabar University Electoral Committee (CUECO) Dr. Idaka Idaka has reiterated that the committee does not rig the SUG election. Dr. Idaka made the remark in a chat with Campuslight crew who visited him recently. The CUECO is mandated by section 50 of the SUG Constution to organize the SUG elections and...

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UNICAL STUDENTS BLOW UP FOR FUN!

Twas a blow of pomp and pageantry in the Calabar city as students of University of Calabar blow up hugely, tripping for the fun of the Studnets Week. The students week is a fraction of the fun and social life often found in Nigerian Campuses. For the University of Calabar Students, it was of fun and commedy. The excerpts cracks the ribs: Our Online Editor, Raymond chilling it out as he covered...

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APPENDICES SURGERY; STUDENT THANKS GOD

A student who was identified as Paul Mikki has expressed appreciation to God for successful surgery which was described as a narrow escape. While giving the details of the surgery, Mr. Mikki a graduate of University of Calabar challenged the Nigerian Government to improve on funding for health facilities and activities because health is wealth. Mikki recently relaunched his usual Facebook rolls,...

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“YES”, TO GENDER EQUALITY; “NO”, TO FEMINISM

I am one of the proponents of anti-Feminism. The reason I chose to tread the path is because Feminism, as an ideology, just like the screeching force of Capitalism, it’s acts and styles, have never meant well for our society and country. Can I tell you this? FEMINISM is far beyond the usual lifting of pla-cards by female activists which you see on Television. It is more than the usual perception...

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NANS HOLDS CONVENTION; ELECTS NEW LEADERS

In the 3-day journey to the Collage of Education (COE) Akampka, Cross River State, the students from tertiary institutions in the South East and South-South Geopolitical zones in Nigeria, which make up the Zone B branch of NANS came together to reason on new strategies to adopt in leadership order than crisis and victimization. The students, who came with their school buses, gathered in the COE...

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SA TO PRESIDENT WELCOMES CAMPUSLIGHT

The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Students and Youths, Comr. Jude Imagwe (MON) has granted a warm welcome to the editorial board of Campuslight Newspaper. While presenting the copy of the newsletter to Comr. Imagwe, the Editor of Campuslight Newspaper, Comr. Emmanuel Shebbs said that the campus tabloid was initiated with the spirit of disseminating information and establishing...

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STUDENT LEADERS WED AT YULETIDE

As the whole world of Christians celebrate the birth Christ on December, 2013, student leaders took out some time to tie the nuptial bliss with their heartthrobs. Charles Udenze reports. As 2013 was winding up, Christians all over the world were popping in merriment during Christmas time. The joy of the Christmas was not just the hue for Nigerian Students but the news that student leaders at...

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UNICAL WINS FIRST NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES DEBATE

University of Calabar (Unical) has come first at the All Nigerian Universities Debate Championship (ANUDC). The debate which was hosted by Unical had the theme “Corruption, Insecurity and National Development”. The five day event featured nine Nigerian Universities. In a chat with the Dean of Students, Prof. Eyong U. Eyong who is also the Chairman Local Organizing Committee, he blamed the poor participation...

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VC DONATES LAND JET TO MAN O’WAR

The Vice Chancellor University of Calabar, Prof. James Epoke has donated a brand new Sienna Land Jet to Unical’s Chapter of M an O’War. The official vehicle which was procured recently was formally handed over to the Corps by Prof. Epoke at the VC’s Administrative Quarters. While presenting the key, Prof. Epoke who was represented by the Director of Works, Engr. Alderton Ewa Ewa appreciated the role...

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AFRICAN STUDENTS PROCESS FOR MANDELA

More than 200 African students from 23 African Universities have held a candle procession in honour of late freedom advocate, Nelson Madiba Mandela of South Africa (SA). The candle procession was organized by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), SA in partnership with University of Calabar (Unical). The demise of President Mandela coincided with the Pan African Universities Debate Championship...

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IWUANYANWU LAYS FOUNDATION FOR UNICAL’S FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

The Pro Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of University of Calabar, Chief Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has laid the foundation for the Faculty of Engineering of the University. The foundation laying event which featured the presence of other members of the University Governing Council held at the proposed site of the Faculty of Engineering. During his brief remark, the Vice Chancellor,...

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