3 d. 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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4 d. ago Odinkalu criticises Justice Agim, Wike’s presence at UNICAL convocation

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (Nigeria), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the presence of Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the University of Calabar’s Golden Jubilee Special Convocation that was held on March 22, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Read More

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4 d. 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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5 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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5 d. ago Wike, Supreme Court judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation sparks controversy

The appearance of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Agim at the read more Wike, Supreme Court judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation sparks controversy

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6 d. ago S’Court judge didn’t accompany Wike to UNICAL convocation – Director

The Supreme Court, on Monday, countered claims that one of its Justices, Justice Emmanuel Agim, accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to the University of Calabar’s convocation. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the apex court, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the convocation as an esteemed honoree Read More

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6 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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6 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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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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