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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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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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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8 d. ago Lawmakers Assure Quick Passage As Gov Eno Presents N1.390trn 2026 Budget

Ahead of the 2026 fiscal year, Governor Umo Eno, of Akwa Ibom state has presented the N1.390 trillion budget estimates before the House of Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong (Abak). Addressing the 26 lawmakers, governor Eno solicited their cooperation for timely passage for his subsequent assent into law to tackle the […]

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1 week ago 2027: Gov Eno Pacifies Aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party Stakeholders

Ahead of his crucial re-election project with stiff opposition by the remnants of the former ruling Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) still waxing stronger after his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre, governor Umo Eno, waved the olive branch to the aggrieved PDP adherents who failed to defect with him. In […]

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2 w. ago Gov Eno Warns Appointees Still Loyal To Peoples Democratic Party

Barely 48 – hours after sacking two appointees for flouting his order to attend the just concluded national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Ibadan, Oyo State, Governor Umo Eno, has warned that more heads would roll if such disloyalty persists. Mr. Joseph Ekpak, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) and Felix Ekuri, Special Assistant […]

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2 w. ago Commission’S Performance Under Tinubu Attracting South South Politicians To APC– Emami

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South-South, Ayiri Emami, has attributed the influx of prominent politicians from the zone into the party to the performance of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) since President Bola Tinubu took office. Notable politicians from the oil-rich zone, including three governors – Umo Eno of […]

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2 w. ago 30% Capital Gains Tax: Eno, Izunaso Urge Balanced Reforms To Protect Investor Confidence

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, Senator Osita Izunaso, have called for a careful and balanced implementation of ongoing fiscal and financial reforms to sustain investor confidence, ensure inclusive growth, and strengthen the country’s economic foundation. Both leaders made this statement while delivering […]

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3 w. ago 6 Months After Defection To APC, Akwa Ibom Governor’s Images Still Dot PDP Office

About six months after he officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 6, 2025, Akwa Ibom State governor Umo Eno’s larger-than-life images still adorned the state headquarters of his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). LEADERSHIP reports that Governor Eno was voted into office on the PDP platform in 2023. […]

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4 w. ago Eno pledges partnership with Rotary to boost healthcare in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has pledged partnership with Rotary International to strengthen healthcare delivery and expand access to read more Eno pledges partnership with Rotary to boost healthcare in Akwa Ibom

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4 w. ago Akwa Ibom Partners Rotary To Fight Maternal, Infant Killer Diseases

Akwa Ibom State government has expressed commitment to combating and eliminating maternal and infants’ killer diseases like diarrhoea, malaria and pneumonia, plaguing children under age five. Towards this end, the governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has extended his administration’s hands of fellowship to the Rotary International (RI) for partnership and effective collaboration in the ongoing health […]

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