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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...

Wife of South Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol Jailed on Corruption Charges

 

South Korea has entered an unprecedented chapter in its political history as former First Lady Kim Keon-hee has been jailed on corruption charges, making it the first time both a former president and first lady are imprisoned at the same time.

A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for Kim on Tuesday, August 12, citing concerns she might destroy evidence. She is now being held in solitary confinement at the Seoul Nambu Detention Center. Her cell reportedly contains only a floor mattress and minimal amenities, a stark contrast to her glamorous public image as South Korea’s first lady.

Kim faces multiple serious allegations, including bribery—accepting expensive gifts such as Chanel handbags, luxury jewelry, and designer items from individuals tied to business interests and religious organizations like the Unification Church. She is also accused of stock manipulation, particularly linked to share price activities involving Deutsch Motors, a local BMW dealership. Additionally, prosecutors allege she engaged in political interference by influencing candidate selections through polls and campaign meddling.

This arrest follows ongoing investigations launched by a special prosecutor under President Lee Jae-myung’s liberal government, which has pledged to clean up corruption at the highest levels of power. The crackdown also extends to Kim’s husband, Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached in April 2025 for attempting to impose martial law in December 2024. Yoon is currently jailed and facing trial for insurrection and abuse of power.

The simultaneous imprisonment of both Yoon and Kim has shocked the nation, sparking debates on the accountability of political elites. While some view the arrests as a victory for justice and transparency, others see them as politically motivated actions aimed at dismantling the conservative establishment.

For now, Kim’s once high-profile life has been replaced by isolation and legal battles. Her trial is expected to be one of the most closely watched cases in South Korea’s modern history, with potential implications for the country’s fight against political corruption.

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