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Mixed Reactions As Nigerians Make Guinness World Record Attempts
In a bid to achieve fame and gain acknowledgment, individuals in Nigeria are engaging in unique challenges to secure a place in the esteemed Guinness World Records.
After Chef Hinda Baci from Akwa Ibom State successfully shattered a world record, numerous individuals have made attempts to surpass her achievement.
One such individual was Damilola Adeparusi, also known as Chef Dammy, who embarked on her own competition without seeking permission from the Guinness World Records (GWR) beforehand.
Dammy asserted that she cooked for a duration of 120 hours, but the veracity of this claim could not be confirmed due to instances where she turned off the live video feed during the contest.
Meanwhile, in an effort to surpass Baci’s record of 93 hours and 11 minutes, another woman named Chef Deo from Ondo State disclosed that she had informed the Guinness World Records (GWR) of her intention and received the necessary approval before commencing the cooking marathon.
On Friday, Deo successfully completed the cooking challenge, managing to cook for a staggering 150 hours, surpassing the previous record.
However, the plans of some individuals in Ekiti to initiate a Kiss-a-thon were thwarted as the state government imposed a ban on the activity.
In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, the Ekiti state government strongly cautioned the group planning to host the three-day Kiss-a-thon, highlighting that such an event was not only absurd, unhealthy, and immoral but also had the potential to tarnish the image of the State.
In addition, there are reports of individuals planning to undertake a nationwide trek within a specific time frame in order to establish a new Guinness World Record.
Furthermore, a woman named Big_treshlyn has taken to Instagram to declare her participation in a contest aiming to achieve the longest live video duration.
Her goal is to be live on Instagram for 125 hours, during which she plans to engage in various activities such as cooking, matchmaking, and playing games. Her intention is to set a record for the longest Instagram live video.
As of now, Big_treshlyn has been on her live video for more than 24 hours, steadily progressing towards her goal.
Likewise, in Ibadan, a lady named Bojuri is actively participating in a competition to establish a record for the longest duration spent braiding hair.
Bojuri aims to become the fastest hairstylist to complete 50 Ghana weaving hairstyles within a span of 72 hours. At present, she has already surpassed 24 hours of continuous braiding.
These endeavors have generated various reactions from the public.
One particularly attention-grabbing event is the Kiss-a-thon, where participants aimed to break the record for the longest continuous kiss.
In the midst of numerous attempts by Nigerians to break Guinness World Records, similar to Hilda Baci’s achievement, the Guinness World Records organization issued a reminder last week.
They emphasized that anyone attempting to break a world record should have their title confirmed by the organization before making the attempt.
Furthermore, a Nigerian masseur named Joyce Ijeoma collapsed on Wednesday while undertaking a 72-hour-long massage session on different individuals in Lekki, Lagos State.
In addition to the aforementioned individuals, there are other Nigerians who have announced their intentions to break different records.
Comedian Woli Arole has disclosed his plan to initiate a marathon prayer session lasting for 5000 hours, aiming to establish a new record for the longest praying time.
Adebiyi Israel, a native of Ekiti State, shared a screenshot of an acceptance email from the Guinness World Records, unveiling his plans to break the world record for the longest duration spent watching movies.
Commenting on these recent developments, Abraham Okpe, a social analyst based in Lagos, expressed concerns that Nigerians’ pursuit of breaking records might eventually undermine the achievements of those who have set records in the past.
“Guinness may see the entire contest from Nigeria as a fraud. Nigerians are behaving like there is a cash reward attached to these records.
“There are a lot of productive things to do with your time other than seeking relevance online. People like Chef Dammy collected donations without applying to break the record, that is deceit.”
@Toweebee: “On the other hand, I’m starting to see the positives in Nigerian youths’ obsession with the WBR. It sends out a global message about Nigerians as a group of hardworking, resilient and determined people that’ll achieve the highest standards if given the right platform.”
@frankdonga: ”By the time Nigerians are done with Guiness world record, the country would have broken the record for the most attempts at breaking world records in a year.”
@therealdaddymo1: ”These poorly executed Guiness world record attempts show how many Nigerians really do no’t understand the level of preparation, dedication and hard work that happen behind the scenes to actually pull it off. It’s not by copy and paste. There is a process. It just doesn’t happen.”
@Ariel_Smitt: ”This obsession about breaking Guinness World records by Nigerians is becoming disgusting fr. We honestly don’t know when to stop. Everyone wants to break records. Until someone dies from this madness, you people won’t learn.
@Martinobanti: “The Federal Government of Nigeria should criminalise anyone trying to break any Guinness world record until 2025. The madness should attract a minimum of 2 months imprisonment.”
@IamJohnkelvin: ”Dear Nigerians, Let the Guinness World Record breathe. Don’t suffocate them.”
@DayoAshiru: ”I’m sure, the Guinness World Record will be tired of Nigerians. You want to massage for 72hrs and you collapsed after 12hrs, who will now massage you?
@LadyBaron: ”Dear Nigerians, Guinness world record is not the new ticket out of poverty. Things are hard but don’t die because of GWR. These things takes preparation.”
@_LifeOfViktor: ”My problem with Nigerians is that they believe that they can do anything with their “can-do attitude” . They don’t know the effort, training and preparation someone did to become a record holder. They thought it’s just to wake up and say let’s break Guinness world record.
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and several legal practitioners on Monday escorted a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, to the office of her Local Government Inspector (LGI) after she was summoned for a viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Raye had gained widespread attention after posting a video on her TikTok account, #talktoraye, in which she lamented the country’s worsening economic crisis and blamed President Tinubu for the hardship faced by Nigerians.
She further described the president as a “terrible leader.”
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In a subsequent video, Raye claimed that NYSC officials had begun to threaten her following her public outbursts.
She was then summoned to appear at the NYSC office in Eti-Osa, Lagos, for questioning on Monday.
However, Sowore, alongside legal practitioners including Festus Ogun, Yinka Oyesomi, and Justice Ojienoh, accompanied Raye to the NYSC office in a show of solidarity.
According to an update shared by Sowore on his official X handle, the NYSC officials failed to show up for the meeting.
“We arrived at the Eti-Osa LGI offices of the @officialnyscng with youth corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, in Lagos. She was scheduled to appear before the LGI today, and we escorted her to their offices with attorneys.
@mrfestusogun, @yinka_oyesomi, and @justiceojienoh, but the LGI official had absconded, failing to show up throughout our stay,” Sowore posted.
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of Inspector Ajele Oloyede, who was on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company in Igbesa, Ado Odo-Ota Local Government Area.
In a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, around 1:20 p.m.
Oloyede, who was attached to the 78 PMF, Zamfara State, was found dead from a gunshot wound under unclear circumstances.
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According to preliminary reports, another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, attached to the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, recounted that he had just returned from Ikeja when he saw Inspector Oloyede resting his head on a table in the security office.
After exchanging pleasantries, Oloyede reportedly assured Stephen that he was fine.
Moments later, Stephen went to the restroom but was startled by the sound of a gunshot. He rushed back to find Oloyede lying in a pool of blood.
With the help of private security personnel, the injured officer was immediately transported to Ota General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by doctors.
The police confirmed that the firearm used in the incident has been recovered, and the body has been deposited for an autopsy.
Reacting to the incident, Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, ordered a full-scale investigation to determine whether foul play was involved or if mental health issues contributed to the tragedy.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for further inquiry.
“The Nigeria Police Force expresses its deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of Inspector Ajele Oloyede. The command remains committed to the well-being of its officers and will ensure that all necessary support is provided during this difficult time,” Odutola stated.
Authorities assured the public that the findings of the investigation would be made known once concluded.
Nine surveyors abducted in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have been released after their families paid a ransom of N20 million.
Recall that the victims were kidnapped a week ago while working at a site in Ilu-Abo.
Their captors initially demanded N100 million for their release.
However, following negotiations, market women intervened, pleading for a reduction to N50 million.
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The kidnappers initially rejected the appeal before eventually settling for N20 million.
Confirming their release, Pastor Ajibade Owolanke, brother to the Ejemikin of Akure, High Chief Oluwole Omotayo, said: “The victims have joined their individual family members.”
It was gathered that after regaining their freedom, the surveyors were taken to different hospitals for medical examinations.
The abduction sparked widespread outrage in the state, prompting market women and youths in Akure to stage a protest.
The demonstrators urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and security agencies to take decisive action against the rising wave of kidnappings in the state.
Security authorities have yet to comment on any arrests related to the incident.
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