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GWR: Ogbomoso Chef Takes On 200-Hour Cook-a-Thon Challenge
Tope Maggie, an Ogbomoso-native Chef has embarked on a bold endeavor aiming to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon.
Biztellers reports that Maggie has set an ambitious 200-hour target, equivalent to at least eight days. The ‘cook-a-thon’ is billed for the Ogbomoso Recreation Club.
The cooking marathon commenced on Thursday at 6 pm.
Maggie was motivated to pursue his goal after Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, broke the previous GWR held by Lata Tondon, an Indian.
Hilda cooked non-stop for 100 hours (4 days), although 7 hours were later deducted as a penalty for mistakenly extending one of her rest breaks early in the attempt.
She showcased her culinary skills by preparing over 100 pots of food, primarily featuring Nigerian cuisines, during the contest thereby surpassing Tondon’s record of 87 hours and 45 minutes, which stood for 4 years.
However, an Irish chef Alan Fisher made headlines by sensationally breaking Hilda’s GWR by cooking for an impressive 119 hours and 57 minutes.
This achievement exceeded the previous record by more than 24 hours. Fisher, the owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, claimed the new title.
Notably, Maggie, who has owned and operated restaurants in Ogbomoso for years, is also venturing into this challenging realm.
Anticipation is high as the venue is expected to be filled with numerous supporters cheering Maggie on in his pursuit of the ambitious goal.
Maggie, confident in the attainability of his objective, reassured his fans in a voice note obtained by ogbomosoinsightonline.com on Wednesday evening. He expressed readiness and high spirits for the contest, calling for prayers and support.
He was heard saying “Good evening everyone and thank you for the support and everything you have been doing for me.
“As you know we are going to start the cook-a-thon tomorrow (today) and we are going for at least 200 hours, that is about eight days, non-stop.
“l need you guys to at least pray for me and l want you to be calm and have trust in me and in God. It is going to be successful. I need your prayer and to watch me wherever you are. God will bless you.”
According to one of his team members, Seun Ogunbiyi, the chef is in need of support from Nigerians in terms of foodstuffs and financial assistance.
Ogunbiyi mentioned, “We still have a very long way to go in terms of those. But there is no cause for alarm; he assures he will not disappoint.”
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”
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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.
“I can’t wait to share all the incredible things we’ll be doing together! 🚀💡
And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! Let’s grow together! 💪🏼🔑
“@JaizBankNG is a non interest Financial institution poised with a mission to make life better through ethical Finance. 👌👌”
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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