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“We did it! We did it! Yes, we did it!” John Obot, a Nigerian man from Akwa Ibom State exclaimed as he smashed his 145 hours Guinness World Record (GWR) official attempt for the longest marathon reading aloud. “Glory! Glory! Glory!” the excited audience in the hall stood up, chorused and clapped for Mr Obot as soon as the timing device conspicuously displayed in the front of the hall indicated he had successfully clocked 145 hours on Monday, September 18. Mr Obot, Jnr, interrupted, paused the reading. He rushed down excitedly, stared at the timing device, threw both hands into…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over an alleged failure to stop the former governors who are now serving as ministers in his administration from collecting life pensions and other ‘retirement benefits’ from their states while they serve as ministers. Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP Deputy Director, stated this in a statement on Sunday. The ministers mentioned in the suit are Badaru Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, Bello Matawalle, Adegboyega Oyetola, and David Umahi. Others are: Simon Lalong; Atiku Bagudu; and Ibrahim Geidam. Also read: SERAP to block ex-Governors-Ministers in court  over life pensions In the…

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is adamant despite backlash on him by the Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) and other groups to apologise for disrespecting the royal monarchs in Oyo State. This is as the former president on Saturday described as fake, a purported video of him meeting with President Bola Tinubu and also seeking a job from the president during the 80th birthday reception of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, in Abeokuta, on Thursday. Recall that Obasanjo had on Friday at a public function in Iseyin, said “Please, please, all of you, the traditional rulers, I greet you.…

Nigerian Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, United States of America. Amusan clinched the trophy on Sunday evening after she got to the finish line in 12.33 seconds to successfully claim her third consecutive Diamond League title. Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quin came second in 12.38s, while Kendra Harrison of the US finished third. Also read: Tobi Amusan Wins 100m Hurdles At Silesia Diamond League The Nigerian won her first Diamond League trophy in 2021 in 12.42 seconds and defended the title last year after dipping 12.29 seconds in Zurich. Amusan’s…

As a Nigerian, Mr John Obot, in his official attempt is edging to break the Guinness World Record for longest reading aloud marathon, the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio tells him ‘‘Keep it up, John.’’  In a letter he sent to the Akwa Ibom teacher, entitled: A note to encourage you, Senator Akpabio hoped that Mr Obot would have the stamina and focus to reach his 145 hours’ target. The message came before Obot surpassed the previous Guinness World Records of 124 hours set by a Kyrgyzstan, Rysbai Isakov, in Bursa, Turkey in September 2022. Also read: Readmania: Nigerian at…

Akwa Ibom Government has granted a waiver for fees worth N95 million to secure Certificate of Occupancy for the immediate take-off of the Federal College of Education, Ididep in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The State Governor Umo Eno who announced this on Friday, during inspection of facilities at the Presbyterian Senior Science School, Ididep, the proposed site of the institution, said the certificate of occupancy would be ready this week. The gestures though deliberate, according to him, demonstrated his government’s commitment to development and deeper collaboration between the state and the Federal Government. “We have come today; we have…

Tons of controversies are being reeled out after the death and burial of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, prompting suspicions and deep concerns among his siblings and fans. The talented music sensation died on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried on Wednesday, September 13 in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. Following the death of the singer, videos have emerged of distant relatives of the deceased trying to seize the late singer’s properties from his wife, Omowunmi. Among the first viral videos was of an elderly man, supposedly a family member, captured saying the singer’s wife should…

A Nigerian, John Obot, is jogging at the brink in his attempt to clinch Guinness World Records of Longest marathon reading aloud diadem. Despite Obot’s early impediment of starting all over again after forfeiting 50 hours to some glitches on Tuesday, September 12, the determined but prospective Guinness World record breaker has notched 100 hours as at 5 p.m. om Saturday, September 16, remaining 45 hours to score the vital goal. Supported by Uyo Book Club, Watbridge Hotels and Suites, Snaeder, National Library of Nigeria, among others, Obot is promoting a reading culture and showcasing Nigerian literature. Also read: Read-a-thon:…

The Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio is said to be stable and harmonious, working towards a greater and better Nigeria. Reacting to syndicated reports in some weekend newspapers about plots to destabilise the Senate and its leadership, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the President of the Senate said the Red Chamber cannot be distracted by the innuendo of the merchants of political tar brush by what appears to be a syndicated media attack from outside the precincts of the National Assembly. According to him, some media reports against the Senate are complete…

Former Nigerian president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, was seen in a video ordering royal fathers in Oyo State to stand and greet him at a public event.  In a viral video where he spoke in Yoruba language, the ex-president stated that when he was still ruling, he prostrated to greet kings and he expects the same for rulers now that he has retired. He said that anywhere a Governor or President is, Kings are expected to stand up to greet him. “Please you Kings. Thank you for coming but let me say something. Wherever a governor or a President is,…