LEGAL EDUCATION

Suspended UniCal Lecturer Cries Out Over Threat to Life

The suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has cried out over threat to his life. Recall that the lecturer was suspended over allegations of sexual harassment.  In a chat with newsmen on Monday after a church…

26/09/2023

Council Of Legal Education Releases Mandatory Criteria For Call To Bar Screening

The Council of Legal Education, and Nigeria Law School administration has outlined requirements for the Call to Bar screening – a key step for law graduates pursuing legal practice. Applicants must provide the following: Evidence of N30,000 payment to the Body of…

22/09/2023

Prof Ndifon Shuns Probe Panel Invitation 4 Times

The Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, accused of sexual harassment by female students of the faculty failed to appear before the panel constituted by the university to investigate the allegations. Female students…

18/09/2023

We Followed Due Process In Tackling Sexual Harrasment Case — Unical VC

The Vice Chancellor University of Calabar, Prof Florence Obi, on Friday defended the actions of the institution towards addressing the sexual assault case against the Dean of Law faculty stressing that the Institution followed due process. The Vice Chancellor stated this in an…

16/09/2023

Sexual Harassment: Law Faculty Principal Officers Now Women, Says UNICAL VC

Following the sexual harassment allegations levied against suspended Dean of Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof Cyril Ndifon; the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university, Prof Florence Obi, has said that the management of the school carried out…

27/08/2023

Implementation of New Varsity Curriculum Begins September 2023 – NUC

The National Universities Commission (NUC) says the implementation of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards CCMAS (CCMAS) will begin by September 2023. The CCMAS document is expected to guide institutions in the design of curricula for their programmes while bringing necessary innovation into…

24/08/2023

UNICAL: Dr. Rose Ugbe Appointed Acting Dean Faculty Of Law

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has approved the appointment of Dr. Rose Ohiama Ugbe, as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law. They also set up a Committee to take charge of students’ mobilization to…

23/08/2023

UNICAL to Recall Students Lists Sent to Law School by Suspended Prof

The management of the University of Calabar has said it will recall the lists of students sent by the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law of the university, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, to the Nigerian Law School in the last two years…

22/08/2023

Council Of Legal Education Issues Guidelines For 2023/2024 Bar Part 1 Applicants

Application Procedure: Aspiring candidates are reminded that the official application process for the Bar Part 1 program necessitates meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to established procedures. Preferred Devices: Applicants are advised to utilize a laptop or computer, preferably using the Google…

19/08/2023

UNICAL Suspends Prof Accused Of Sexual Harassment

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar Prof Florence Obi has suspended and relieved Prof Cyril Ndifon of his position as Dean of the Faculty of Law. He has also been barred from entering the university’s campus except he is invited by…

18/08/2023