President Bola Tinubu has addressed the suffering of Nigerians as a result of the elimination of subsidies, saying that their sacrifice would not go in vain.

He said this on Monday during a national broadcast to mark 2023 Democracy Day.

In order to mitigate the effects of the loss of gasoline subsidies, Tinubu continued by saying that the government would make significant investments in the infrastructure for transportation, education, regular power, healthcare, and other public utilities.

I admit that the choice will place an additional strain on the majority of our people, he remarked. We must make this choice in order to prevent the financial collapse of our nation and free our resources from the tyranny of elements.

He said, “I admit that the decision will impose an extra burden on the masses of our people. This is one decision we must bear to save our country from going under and take our resources away from the stranglehold of a few unpatriotic elements.

“Painfully, I have asked you, my compatriots, to sacrifice a little more for the survival of our country. For your trust and belief in us, I assure you that your sacrifice shall not be in vain.

“The government I lead will repay you through massive investment in transportation infrastructure, education, regular power supply, healthcare and other public utilities that will improve the quality of lives.

“The democracy MKO Abiola died for is one that promotes the welfare of the people over the personal interests of the ruling class and one where the governed can find personal fulfillment and happiness. That is the hope MKO Abiola ignited throughout our country in 1993.”

Nigerian Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, has been praised by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, for being the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

On Tuesday, Baci was named the new record holder for the longest cooking by a single person by Guinness World Records.

In a tweet he published, Obi praised the cook for having faith in her plans and said she had written her name in the “golden books of history” and brought tremendous honor to Nigeria.

Congratulations to Hilda Baci for breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking, he remarked in a tweet.

He wrote, “Congratulations to you Hilda Baci #hildabacicooks on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. You believed in your vision, you persevered till the end, and you have now carved your name in the golden books of history and have brought great honour to our nation.

“You have, by your victory, reminded us that the path through which one attains victory in any endeavour must be excellent. By towing the path of hard work and determination, you broke a world record.

“Millions of people across the world are now inspired by you. I remain committed to building a new Nigeria that will provide various noble and productive platforms for Nigerian youths to live out their dreams and compete favourably on the global stage. It is POssible! -PO”

Tuesday, the Labour Party and Peter Obi, its candidate for president in the presidential election scheduled for February 25th, submitted an additional 188 exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s designation as the election’s victor is being contested by Obi and the LP.

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s results sheets and reports, which made up the majority of the exhibits, were offered and accepted as proof that Tinubu’s election as president was lawful or not.

Obi submitted forms EC40GPU, EC40G1, and reports created by INEC after the election through one of his attorneys, Peter Afoba SAN.

A breakdown if the documents showed that 45 EC40GPU forms were tendered from Local Government Areas of Niger State, 23 from seven Local Government Areas of Osun, 17 from three Local Government Areas of Edo State and 52 EC40GPU forms from five Local Government Areas of Sokoto were tendered.

Obi also tendered 15 forms EC40G from 8 Local Government Areas of Osun State, 12 forms EC40G1 from 12 Local Government Areas of Edo, 15 forms EC40G from four Local Government Areas of Sokoto and 9 forms EC40G1 from two Local Government Areas of Sokoto.

More so, the petitioners tendered 5 Reports on the conduct of the election in Niger State and 8 in Edo to back up his allegations of malpractices during the conduct of the election.

Obi also tendered INEC Results Viewing (IRev) reports from 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, 20 from Ogun State, 16 ilfrom Ekiti State, 19 in Rivers State and 25 Akwa Ibom State.

INEC opposed the admission of the documents as exhibits, but Chairman of PEPC, Justice Haruna Tsammani admitted them as exhibits.

The PEPC has adjourned further hearing to June 14.

The Ntokon oil and gas discovery on OML102 off the coast of Nigeria was announced by NigTotalEnergies on Tuesday.

The Ntokon-1AX finding well, located in shallow waters 60 km off the southeast coast of Nigeria, found 73 meters of net oil pay in reservoirs of high quality, while its side-track Ntokon-1G1 found 38 meters of net oil pay and 15 meters of net gas pay.

According to a release, Ntokon-1G1 tested satisfactorily up to a maximum throughput of about 5,000 barrels per day of 40° API oil.

Ntokon, which is situated on OML102 and is 20 km from the Ofon field facilities, is intended to be built using a tie-back to these current facilities.

Nicolas Terraz, President, said: “The Ntokon discovery opens a promising outlook for a new tie-back development.”

“The Ntokon discovery opens a promising outlook for a new tie-back development’’,
said Nicolas Terraz, President, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies. “After the
start-up of production of the Ikike tie-back on OML99 in 2022, this new success in the
area further demonstrates the potential of nearby exploration to create value within our low cost, low emission strategy”.

OML 102 is operated by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria with a 40% interest, alongside partner NNPC Limited with the remaining 60%.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has greeted World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON, on her 69th birthday on June 13.

The Governor described Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku and the first female Director-General and African to lead the global trade body, as an epitome of integrity, professionalism, and a huge role model to the girl-child in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba.

He praised the WTO chief for her illustrious and exceptional achievements in the service of Nigeria and the global finance industry.

The statement reads: “As a two-term finance minister, Okonjo-Iweala made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria’s economy, according to Oborevwori.

” Okonjo-Iweala made remarkable contributions to the development of Nigeria’s economy, as a two-time finance minister.

Oborevwori celebrated Okonjo-Iweala for her brilliance and competence as a world-class economist and international development expert whose impeccable work over the years had given her global acclaim.

“As a State and nation, we remain very proud of your antecedents which had earned you numerous awards and recognition over the years.

“You brought several innovations when you served as Finance Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate you, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, CFR on the occasion of your 69th birth anniversary.

“I join your family, global colleagues and associates, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life which has been evidently blessed with sterling accomplishments and amazing fulfillment.

“As you celebrate, it is my prayer that Almighty God blesses you with good health and many more years of happiness and contributions to the global economy,” Oborevwori added.

Hilda Baci has been confirmed as the new cookathon record holder by Guinness World Records.
Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, has been named the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual by Guinness World Records.

GWR stated on Tuesday through its Twitter handle that Hilda’s approval came after an examination of the film presented by the Nigerian chef.

“Following a thorough review of all evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes,” according to the statement.