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FEC okays N605mn consultancy fee for Dandikowa 40 megawatts hydropower project

The Federal Executive Council has approved the sum of N605 million as consultancy fee for the supervision of the concession of the Dandikowa 40 megawatts hydropower project. The approval is…

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FEC unveils 37 new universities days to bowing out of office

Despite complaints of proliferation of universities in Nigeria, the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the licensing of 37 new universities in the…

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Guinness World Record: Hilda Baci completes 100 hours cooking record

Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking hours. Hilda earlier surpassed the previous record set by…

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Darma praises Yar’Adua, knocks leaders for shunning Islamic teachings

President of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Human Development Centre, Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma has described the late Yar’adua as an excellent transformational leader. He eulogised the former Nigerian leader during…

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Murphy Afolabi was a good ambassador of Osun State – Gov Adeleke condoles family

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described the late Nollywood actor, Maroof Afolabi aka Murphy Afolabi as a good ambassador of Osun State who dedicated his life through his…

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Hilda Baci: Real reason I love Nigeria – Orji Kalu

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has reacted to the emergence of a Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong as Guinness World Record breaker after cooking for 87…

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Buhari lauds Hilda Baci on new marathon cooking record

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, said he shares the joy of celebrations as 27-year-old gourmet chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, aka Hilda Baci, makes history by breaking…

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Cook-a-thon: Why we’ve not confirmed Hilda Baci’s success – Guinness World Records

Following Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci’s success at breaking a world cooking record, the Guinness Book of Records has acknowledged her laudable effort. The acknowledgement was made in response to an…

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Assault: Seun Kuti apologised, gave policeman ₦‎12,000 to repair vehicle

Webteam@ipledge2nigeria gathered that following the incident that led to the arrest and detention of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti on Monday, the suspect had apologised and given the sum of ₦‎12,000…

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10 Most Recent Nigerian Guinness World Record Holders

Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey popularly known as Hilda Baci, is attempting to break the Guinness world record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. The cook-a-thon held in…

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