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We Did Not Receive Any Application From Chef Dammy – GWR
According to the Guinness World Records, they have stated that they did not receive an application regarding the recently concluded cookathon in Oye-Ekiti by chef Dammy.
Chef Dammy took on the challenge of cooking in Oye-Ekiti starting on Friday, June 9. The organizers had announced that she would cook continuously for a duration of 120 hours.
However, Chef Dammy faced both criticism and strong support as she undertook her cooking endeavor in Oye-Ekiti.
While some individuals criticized her, accusing her of imitating Hilda Baci, others rallied behind her with overwhelming support.
Amidst the mixed reactions, confusion arose as people continued to criticize Dammy, suggesting that her intentions were to gain attention similar to Hilda Baci.
One businessman even took it to the extreme by offering her N1 million to cease her cooking marathon.
On social media platforms, some Nigerians accused her of intentionally turning off the gas while picking beans, while others advised her to go home and rest.
Despite the scrutiny, Chef Dammy persevered and remained dedicated to her goal, cooking non-stop until she successfully completed the 120-hour mark.
In order to clarify the public’s curiosity regarding Dammy’s cooking marathon, Legit.ng reached out to the Guinness World Records by submitting a press enquiry on Tuesday, June 13.
It appears that her cooking endeavor was driven by her passion for cooking and a desire to showcase her skills, which many people have acknowledged.
Legit.ng sought to ascertain if the Guinness World Records was aware of the cookathon, aiming to provide clarification to the interested members of the public.
The body said: “We have not received an application for this attempt. Applications can be made via the Guinness World Records website for our records management team to review.
“Once an application is accepted, the record claimant receives a set of detailed guidelines specific to that record category that must be adhered to.
“This also details a list of evidence that must be submitted for our team to verify the record. Guinness World Records maintains a rigorous review process to maintain the integrity of each Guinness World Records title.
“There is no waiting time to attempt to break an existing record.” It added
In a tweet shared on June 7, just before the commencement of the cookathon, the organizers of the event, The Spirit Word Mission, expressed their intention to pursue a world record by Friday, September 5, 2023.
Legit.ng attempted to seek clarification on this story by sending a WhatsApp enquiry to the published contact number of the organizers of Chef Dammy’s cookathon however, no response has been received thus far.
In addition, Legit.ng also engaged in conversation with Chuwuebuka Ezugha, the founder/chairman of Chukwuebuka Freestyle Entertainment and Academy, who has applied for 16 record attempts for talented footballers under his training.
Chuwuebuka confirmed the statement made by the Guinness World Records regarding the necessity of submitting an application before attempting to break a record tofurther validates the importance of the application process in the Guinness World Records’ procedures.
He said: “It takes up to 12 weeks in each process and possibly five working days if you choose and pay for “Priority Application.” I applied for all 16 records by myself. Without receiving and following GWR attempt guidelines, the record won’t be approved.”
Although it is now evident that the organizers of the cookathon may not have intended to break any records, it is important to note that the event was not a failure.
The support from Nigerians on social media was overwhelming, and some even expressed their admiration by offering generous incentives, such as one individual who pledged to give Dammy N500,000 and a cooking tour of the United States.
Notably, several prominent figures, including Hilda Baci, took to Twitter to encourage and endorse Dammy’s efforts.
As a result of her dedication and bravery, she has gained significant popularity despite the criticism. Furthermore, Dammy’s cookathon served as an inspiration for other Nigerians to direct their energies towards positive endeavors.
Embattled Nigerian pastor and founder of SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has defended his opulent lifestyle, claiming it serves to inspire young people rather than flaunt wealth.
This statement comes amid a UK Immigration Upper Tribunal ruling ordering his deportation over visa violations.
Adegboyega, 44, faced accusations of overstaying his visitor visa, which expired after he arrived in the UK in 2005.
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He had applied to remain in the country on human rights grounds. The tribunal, however, ruled against him, citing his failure to regularize his status.
The pastor’s luxurious lifestyle, including designer clothing and expensive cars, was a focal point of the case.
Addressing the tribunal, Adegboyega stated that his lifestyle is fully funded by his wife, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 annually at AON.
He said, “I live with my partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 per year working for AON. I spend my time working for the church, for which I am unpaid. I am entirely supported by Mary. I have a first-class law degree from Nigeria, but I have ‘sacrificed’ my legal career to help those who cannot help themselves.”
Defending his appearance, Adegboyega emphasized the importance of projecting success to his young congregation.
The court noted, “For instance, people have pointed to the fact that he wears designer clothing and drives expensive cars. He was adamant that all of his personal possessions had been paid for by Mary.
“He believes it is important for him to dress the way that he does because he needs to inspire these young people – they need to understand that there are legitimate ways of making money, for instance through entrepreneurship.”
Despite the ruling, Adegboyega dismissed the deportation concerns as insignificant.
“I’m right here at home, no cause for alarm. Naturally, I will dismiss things that have to do with retrogression; every Nigerian should be proud of me. Living in the UK, a city that is well known for pulling people down, I have survived all sorts, so the matter that they are propagating is the smallest matter,” he said.
He further expressed confidence in his resilience. “No panic, I love London city, it is my city, and nobody can do anything. Of all the people of colour you know here – pastors and leaders – I have survived everything. I’m here, I am at home, nobody should panic for me.
“I succeeded well in this country despite all challenges, and I’m in the league of people you look up to. I have survived that well; nothing has changed, nothing will change,” he added.
Amid the growing controversy surrounding the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Aare Afe Babalola has publicly addressed the defamation allegations leveled against Farotimi.
The legal action stems from claims made in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, which Babalola asserts contains false and defamatory statements about him and his law firm, Afe Babalola & Co.
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In a petition dated November 19 and submitted to the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Adeniran Akinwale, Babalola accused Farotimi of making “criminally defamatory” statements about him, his law firm, and two senior lawyers at his firm, Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro.
The defamatory remarks are tied to the Supreme Court case Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu & Ors v. H.R.H. Oba Tijani Akinloye & Ors.
Babalola revealed that the allegations came to light when one of his lawyers purchased Farotimi’s book while traveling through Murtala Muhammed Airport.
After reading the book, the lawyer immediately brought its contents to Babalola’s attention.
Other members of his firm reportedly did the same, prompting the senior lawyer to take legal action.
In his petition, Babalola pointed to specific passages in Farotimi’s book that accused him of corruption and unethical conduct. The petition reads:
“I write to report the criminal defamation of myself, my law firm Afe Babalola & Co., and my lawyers, Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro, by one Dele Farotimi in his book titled ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, published by Dele Farotimi Publishers, in respect of Suit No. SC/146/2005: Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu & Ors v. H.R.H. Oba Tijani Akinloye & Ors.
“Sometime on 2/11/2024, one of our lawyers, while traveling through Murtala Muhammed Airport, bought a book by Dele Farotimi titled ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’. He read the book and immediately brought it to my attention. Many of my lawyers also bought the book and read it.”
“The defamatory statements are as follows:
- That Aare Afe Babalola corrupted the Supreme Court to procure a fraudulent judgment in the service of his client.
- That Aare Afe Babalola, Olu Daramola, Olu Faro, and the law offices of Afe Babalola & Co. (Emmanuel Chambers) compromised the Supreme Court and the remaining semblance of integrity it might have had, when they went back to the Supreme Court and got the Court to swim in the sewer of corruption and shameful self-abnegation.”
Babalola strongly denies the allegations, claiming that they are false and damaging to both his personal reputation and the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary.
Nigerian author and activist Dele Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, has surged to bestseller status on Amazon amid a legal battle with prominent lawyer and businessman, Afe Babalola.
The controversy surrounding the book has captivated public attention, driving both online and offline demand.
The book, which critiques systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary and highlights alleged misconduct by key legal figures, saw modest sales following its release in July 2024.
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However, Farotimi’s arrest on Tuesday, following a petition filed by the 93-year-old Babalola, triggered a wave of public curiosity.
By Thursday evening, it had climbed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller rankings, according to checks by Vanguard. Bookstores across Nigeria also reported a significant uptick in demand.
Biztellers reports that Farotimi was detained in Lagos by armed police officers and transported to Ado Ekiti, about 300 kilometers northeast of the city, where Babalola is based.
The senior lawyer alleged that the book accused him of compromising Nigeria’s judiciary—a claim that has sparked heated debates about freedom of speech and accountability in the legal profession.
On Wednesday, Farotimi was arraigned in an Ekiti court, where the judge ordered his remand pending a bail hearing scheduled for December 10.
Farotimi’s legal team has vowed to contest the charges, framing the case as an attack on intellectual freedom.
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