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Why is Nigerian trending?

Updated 28/09/2026, 18:37:23 UTC

Nigerian is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel is trying to dance for 168 hours straight in a bid to set a world record.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.

Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.

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