16 h. ago UNICAL alumni affirms support for Justice Agim amid convocation controversy

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Calabar Alumni Association has come to the defence of an alumnus of the institution and Supreme Court judge, Justice Emmanuel Agim, over the controversy about his participation in the 37th convocation ceremony and 50th anniversary celebration of the institution. The alumni in a statement by its national president, […] The post UNICAL alumni affirms support for Justice Agim amid convocation controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago From student to statesman: Deputy Speaker, Kalu blazes a trail at UNICAL’s 37th convocation lecture

By Levinus Nwabughiogu The crowd surged forward into the hall, adorned with elegance. From the staircase, imposing banners and retractable flex stands littered the environment, setting the tone for a grand occasion. It was a day for scholars from the ivory towers, elites, and political juggernauts to gather. Incidentally and fortunately, the skies had unleashed […] The post From student to statesman: Deputy Speaker, Kalu blazes a trail at UNICAL’s 37th convocation lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CJIA Dismisses Reports Linking Justice Agim To Wike At UNICAL Convocation

The Coalition for Judicial Integrity and Accountability (CJIA) has dismissed as false the claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court accompanied Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) convocation ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025.   The group said after carrying out findings into the […]

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3 d. ago Supreme Court Justice Agim Denies Accompanying FCT Minister To UNICAL Convocation

Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court, who recently delivered the judgement that restored the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers into the Rivers State House of Assembly, has denied accompanying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the last convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He claimed that he attended the […]

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3 d. ago Supreme Court denies claims Justice Agim accompanied Wike to UNICAL convocation

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to a convocation ceremony at the University of Calabar. In a statement on Monday, the apex court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event Read More

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4 d. ago Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees

Tribune Online Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has named the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, among its honorary doctorate degree awardees for the next convocation, slated for March 29. Ekiti varsity honours Senator Bamidele, Adedeji, Muhtar with doctorate degrees Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Wike hails Tinubu’s ‘transformative’ interventions in education

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to advancing higher education in Nigeria, describing his interventions as transformative. Speaking on Saturday at the University of Calabar after receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law during the institution’s 50th anniversary and 37th convocation ceremony, Wike praised Read More

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5 d. ago University of Calabar has written my name in its golden records — Wike

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the University of Calabar has written his name in its golden records. The minister disclosed this in his speech after being conferred with an honorary degree in law by the institution. The conferment was held as part of activities to mark […] The post University of Calabar has written my name in its golden records — Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 28 bag First Class as Trinity University holds 3rd convocation ceremony

Tribune Online 28 bag First Class as Trinity University holds 3rd convocation ceremony Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, will, on Friday, 22nd March, graduate a new set of students (122 in total) across various disciplines, of whom 28 (representing 22.95%) achieved First Class honours. 28 bag First Class as Trinity University holds 3rd convocation ceremony Tribune Online

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1 week ago Akpabio, Wike, Otu, others to receive honorary degrees at UNICAL’s 37th convocation ceremony

Tribune Online Akpabio, Wike, Otu, others to receive honorary degrees at UNICAL’s 37th convocation ceremony Prof. Florence Banku Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has announced the recipients of honorary doctorate degrees at the institution’s 37th convocation. Akpabio, Wike, Otu, others to receive honorary degrees at UNICAL’s 37th convocation ceremony Tribune Online

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1 week ago Unical to honor Wike with political science degree at 37th convocation

Senator Bassey Otu, Arthur Eze, Ekaette Akpabio also listed for honors From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike is scheduled to be awarded an honorary degree in Political Science by the University of Calabar (Unical). The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, disclosed this during a briefing to mark the […] The post Unical to honor Wike with political science degree at 37th convocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago VC urges Aiyedatiwa to upgrade Ondo hospital to teaching hospital

The Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to upgrade the state’s General Hospital in Igbokoda to a teaching hospital to support the university’s medical programmes. Speaking at the third convocation ceremony of the institution on Tuesday, Ologunorisa stressed that the Read More

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