{
  "id": 13951489,
  "title": "Nigerian tailor attempts Guinness World Record with 120-hour sewing marathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nigerian-tailor-attempts-guinness-world-record-with-120-hour-sewing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerian-tailor-attempts-guinness-world-record-with-120-hour-sewing-marathon/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nigerian tailor Abdulkadir Basari has commenced a 120-hour non-stop sewing marathon at the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria in Kano, in an effort to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon by an individual. The challenge, called \"Sew for the Nation,\" aims to produce school uniforms for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in public schools, while also showcasing creativity, resilience, and vocational skills. Basari hopes to surpass the current record of 106 hours and 55 minutes set by fellow Nigerian tailor Oluwaseun Kuforiji in January 2025. The attempt is subject to Guinness World Records' verification requirements before any new record can be officially recognised.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigerian tailor attempts Guinness World Record with 120-hour sewing marathon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nigerian-tailor-attempts-guinness-world-record-with-120-hour-sewing-13953080",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:32:06.000Z"
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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."
}