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Nigerian Dancer Ben Dancer Completes Seven-Day Dance Marathon, Awaits Guinness Verdict

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Nigerian dancer and choreographer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel , popularly known as Ben Dancer , has completed a remarkable seven-day dance marathon in Lagos as he seeks to set a new Guinness World Records title . The dancer ended the physically demanding challenge after dancing for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds , according to reports, taking his performance well beyond the seven-day target he initially set for himself. However, despite completing the marathon, Ben Dancer has not yet been officially declared a Guinness World Records holder. His evidence will have to go through the organisation's verification process before the record can be confirmed. Ben Dancer Goes Beyond His Seven-Day Target Ben Dancer began the endurance challenge in Lagos on September 22, with the aim of dancing continuously for seven days. His initial target was 168 hours , equivalent to seven days. But after reaching that milestone, he continued dancing for several more hours. His team said the fi...

Brazil’s Vice President Visits Nigeria to Deepen Strategic Relations



Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, has arrived in Nigeria for a high-level diplomatic visit aimed at revitalizing bilateral relations between the two major economies. The visit marks the second session of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue and is the first such engagement in over a decade, signaling a renewed commitment to cooperation across various sectors.

The VP’s trip is expected to open new avenues of collaboration in agriculture, defense, oil and gas, healthcare, trade, and culture. One of the key highlights of the visit is the Nigeria–Brazil Trade and Investment Forum, which is designed to attract public and private investments from both countries. Brazilian companies, especially those with expertise in agriculture and manufacturing, are eyeing opportunities in Nigeria’s growing market.

A top priority on the agenda is the Green Imperative Project, a $1.1 billion agricultural initiative that will help modernize Nigeria’s farming techniques with Brazilian technical support. This project is critical to addressing Nigeria’s food insecurity and transforming rural economies.

In the energy sector, Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras, is reportedly exploring a return to Nigeria’s deepwater oil fields. This could boost foreign direct investment and enhance technical expertise in Nigeria’s oil industry. Additionally, plans are underway to establish defense industry hubs in Nigeria, following discussions on formal defense cooperation agreements.

Culture is also taking center stage in the talks, with Nigeria pushing to reopen its cultural house in Brazil and host an annual Orisha Festival to strengthen historical ties.

Vice President Kashim Shettima described the visit as a “strategic reset,” and emphasized that President Tinubu’s administration is committed to making Nigeria a prime destination for international partnerships.

This visit underscores the evolving nature of South-South cooperation and positions both nations to benefit from shared economic and cultural strengths.

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