{
  "id": 10737100,
  "title": "Nigerian dancer completes GWR longest dance attempt in seven days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/nigerian-dancer-completes-gwr-longest-dance-attempt-in-seven-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerian-dancer-completes-gwr-longest-dance-attempt-in-seven-days/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, also known as Ben Dancer, has completed a seven-day dance marathon in Lagos, recording over 176 hours to attempt setting a new Guinness World Records title. Daniel surpassed the previous record of 127 hours held by Indian dancer Srushti Sudhir Jagtap, which was set in 2023. Guinness World Records is currently reviewing Daniel's application and evidence before officially confirming him as the new record holder. The marathon, held at Freedom Park, featured various Nigerian dance styles and musical genres, showcasing the country's cultural diversity.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Meet Nigerian dancer attempting 168-hour Guinness World Record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/meet-nigerian-dancer-attempting-168-hour-guinness-world-record",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:58:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "DP World deepens Nigerian trade with TGI Logistics partnership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dp-world-deepens-nigerian-trade-with-tgi-logistics-partnership",
        "published": "2026-09-29T14:00:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/nigerian-dances-non-stop-for-seven-days-in-world-record-bid",
        "published": "2026-09-29T14:50:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}