6 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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6 h. ago Prosecutors Order Arrest Of 29 Footballers, Others Over Match

Istanbul prosecutors, on Friday, ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, among them 29 professional football players, in a sweeping investigation into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. According to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office, 27 of the arrested players were suspected of betting on matches involving their own teams, a development that has […]

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9 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

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10 h. ago A’Ibom approves N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno approves a N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants. Discover how 33,461 candidates will receive N50,000 each. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-approves-n1-6bn-transport-allowance-for-cbt-applicants/

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31 h. ago Akwa Ibom commissions first public hospital in Ukanafun since 1976

The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned the General Hospital, Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area, the first functional public hospital in the area since 1976.

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32 h. ago Lawmakers Reject Bill To Ban Consumption Of Dog Meat In Akwa Ibom

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has suffered a significant setback, as 25 out of the 26 members failed to support the motion. LEADERSHIP checks revealed that dog meat is a popular delicacy, mostly consumed with palm wine by most people in Akwa Ibom and neighbouring Cross River States. […]

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38 h. ago Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Reject Bill To Stop Dog Meat Consumption

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has been rejected by 25 of the 26-member House of Assembly. Dog meat is a popular delicacy mostly consumed with palm wine by the people in Akwa Ibom and the neighbouring Cross River State. In major towns, cities, and villages, such delicacies, laced […]

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59 h. ago Akwa Ibom bans masquerade street displays, orders arrest, prosecution

Akwa Ibom State officially bans masquerade street displays due to public harassment and disturbances. Learn about the new executive order and enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-bans-masquerade-street-displays-orders-arrest-prosecution/

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61 h. ago Akwa Ibom ranked cleanest state in Nigeria for 2025 – Report

Akwa Ibom has been named the cleanest state in Nigeria for 2025, securing the top spot for the 8th consecutive time with a 79% score. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-ranked-cleanest-state-in-nigeria-for-2025-report/

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2 d. ago Akwa Ibom faults IPI blacklist, denies repressing press freedom

The Akwa Ibom State Government refutes its inclusion in the IPI Nigeria’s blacklist, denying all allegations of media repression and threats to press freed Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-faults-ipi-blacklist-denies-repressing-press-freedom/

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3 d. ago Police Arrest Masquerader For Causing Public Disturbance In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in violation of the state government’s directive banning such displays. Effiong was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after residents raised alarm that a masquerader was creating a nuisance […]

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3 d. ago Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police orders the immediate arrest of any personnel found on unauthorised VIP escorts, vowing strict disciplinary action to enhance public safety Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-arrest-of-officers-escorting-unauthorised-vips-in-aibom/

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Police detain masquerader for causing public disturbance in A’Ibom

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a masquerader identified as David Effiong for causing a public disturbance, in violation of a state-wide ban. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-police-detain-masquerader-for-causing-public-disturbance-in-aibom/

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3 d. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police launch statewide crackdown on errant officers, masquerade violators, others

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a sweeping enforcement operation targeting internal misconduct and emerging security threats across the state, following

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3 d. ago Senator unveils ₦100m student grants, empowerment scheme in Akwa Ibom

Ekong Sampson, the Senator representing Eket Senatorial District in the Senate, has commenced disbursement of a ₦100 million educational grant read more Senator unveils ₦100m student grants, empowerment scheme in Akwa Ibom

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom ranked cleanest, Kogi rated dirtiest state in Nigeria for 2025 — Report

Nasarawa, Kwara, and Kebbi followed closely with 16 percent each, while Kano...

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6 d. ago Lawmaker laments poor outing of A’Ibom school at quiz competition

A lawmaker expresses deep concern over education in Akwa Ibom after a secondary school’s students failed to answer any questions in a local quiz competitio Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-laments-poor-outing-of-aibom-school-at-quiz-competition/

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7 d. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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7 d. ago Correctional service empowers Akwa Ibom inmates with starter packs

The Nigerian Correctional Service in Akwa Ibom provides inmate empowerment, giving five inmates starter packs for tailoring, hairdressing, and barbing. Read More: https://punchng.com/correctional-service-empowers-akwa-ibom-inmates-with-starter-packs/

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