
Gridlock UNICAL students protest fee hike
Students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, have taken to the streets to protest the recent hike in school fees for the new session. The students, who assembled at the entrance gate of the university chanted protest songs in video clips shared on social media and obtained by The Whisperer. They also carried placards with several inscriptions like; “Let the Poor Breathe”, “Degree, not Debt” and “Fees Must Fall”. Open link below to watch video of the protest: https://youtube.com/shorts/mTBMnZQEevQ?si=hUk8tiZs6iAGN-A8 The school had in a new fee schedule, released last week, increased fees payable by students by…