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Nigeria’s Hilda Baci breaks Guinness World Record for longest cooking session
Social media was awash with congratulatory and inspirational messages when it emerged that Nigerian chef and entrepreneur Hilda Effiong Bassey popularly known as Hilda Baci has broken the Guinness World Record.
Hilda Baci broke the record for the longest individual cooking session. 
The Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time is 87 hours 45 minutes.
That record is held by India’s Lata Tondon in 2019.
The restaurateur kick-started the competition on Thursday at exactly 4 pm after she turned on her cooker.
Currently, she is now on a mission to set a new record of 96 hours.
Some well-meaning Nigerians, her fans, followers and celebrities are at the location of the event to cheer her up at Amore Gardens, Lekki Lagos where the cooking is happening live.
Interestingly, it is also streamed live on her Instagram page.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
