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VIDEO: Again, Wike Displays His Culinary Skills As He Hosts Saraki

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, attracted internet users’ attention once more with a viral video that showed him demonstrating his culinary skills while entertaining former Senate President Bukola Saraki at his residence in Abuja.

At one point, Wike asked for a small spoon to sample the soup, and after doing so, he said, “We are there,” to which Saraki responded in jest.

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This is not the first time Wike has put up this kind of performance in the kitchen, and he’s also no stranger to playful banter.

Recall that Wike recently gave the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the same treat when the latter visited him.

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Senate Confirms Olubunmi Adetunmbi Chairman Of South-West Development Commission, MD, Others

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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi from Ekiti State as the Chairman of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC).

Also confirmed was Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the commission, alongside 16 other nominees to serve on the board.

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The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the report by the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, chaired by Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central).

While presenting the report, Senator Akintunde said: “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on the South-West Development Commission on the confirmation of nominations for appointment as Chairman, Managing Director, and Members of the Board of the South-West Development Commission.”

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The confirmed board members include:

Bolaji Ariyo

Joseph Olugbenga

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Scholastica Omoworare

Olumuyiwa Olabimtan

Ibrahim Olaifa

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Kabiru Lakwaya

Abdul Adamu (Retired General)

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Arinola Fagbemi

Ukoha Onyekwere

Howell Ihenacho

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Also confirmed were:

Olugbenga Olufehinti – Executive Director, Projects

Tele Ogunjobi – Executive Director, Finance

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Funmilayo Tejuosho – Executive Director, Corporate Services

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Fatai Ibikunle – Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development

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Lateef Ajijola – Executive Director, Social and Human Capital Development

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had last month forwarded the list of nominees to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation as members of the SWDC board.

The request was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, which was given one week to report back.

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With the confirmation, the South-West Development Commission board is now fully constituted and expected to commence work aimed at driving regional development across the six South-West states.

 

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NDLEA Seizes 91.768kg Of Cannabis Sativa, Psychotropic Substances In Ebonyi

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The Ebonyi Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it recorded a total seizure of 91.768kg of cannabis sativa and psychotropic substances from January to date.

The state Commander, Mr Okechukwu Nkere, disclosed this during a news conference in Abakaliki to commemorate the 2025 United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking.

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Nkere said that the 2025 celebration, tagged “The Evidence is Clear; Invest in Prevention,” was to advocate, educate and enlighten members of the society to resist the pressure of succumbing to abuse of drugs and illicit substances.

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“The Command also arrested a total of 212 suspects, comprising 169 males and 43 females, for various degrees of complicity in drug-related offenses.

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“Within the period, we record a total seizure of 91.768kg of cannabis sativa and psychotropic substances and the conviction of seven persons.

“We successfully treated and rehabilitated seven clients and have 11 persons currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, while 83 males and 21 females were provided with brief counselling intervention in our facility,” Nkere said.

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The commander added that the command had also carried out public enlightenment campaigns in schools, communities and religious places across the three senatorial zones in Ebonyi.

He warned the general public, especially the youths, to desist from drug abuse, stating that there was no positive impact of illicit drugs on man and society.

He commended the support from the Ebonyi Government and other stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state.

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Senate Confirms Olubunmi Adetunmbi Chairman Of South-West Development Commission, MD, Others

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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi from Ekiti State as the Chairman of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC).

Also confirmed was Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the commission, alongside 16 other nominees to serve on the board.

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The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the report by the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, chaired by Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central).

While presenting the report, Senator Akintunde said: “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on the South-West Development Commission on the confirmation of nominations for appointment as Chairman, Managing Director, and Members of the Board of the South-West Development Commission.”

READ ALSO: Nigerian Senate Passes 2025 Budget For Rivers State

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The confirmed board members include:

Bolaji Ariyo

Joseph Olugbenga

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Scholastica Omoworare

Olumuyiwa Olabimtan

Ibrahim Olaifa

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Kabiru Lakwaya

Abdul Adamu (Retired General)

Arinola Fagbemi

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Ukoha Onyekwere

Howell Ihenacho

Also confirmed were:

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Olugbenga Olufehinti – Executive Director, Projects.

Tele Ogunjobi – Executive Director, Finance

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Funmilayo Tejuosho – Executive Director, Corporate Services

Fatai Ibikunle – Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development

Lateef Ajijola – Executive Director, Social and Human Capital Development

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It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had last month forwarded the list of nominees to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation as members of the SWDC board.

The request was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on South-West Development Commission, which was given one week to report back.

With the confirmation, the South-West Development Commission board is now fully constituted and expected to commence work aimed at driving regional development across the six South-West states.

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