Longest Interview Marathon : Livinus Chibuike Victor hits 74 Hours 10 Sec, Awaits Official Declaration

 Longest Interview Marathon : Livinus Chibuike Victor hits 74 Hours 10 Sec, Awaits Official Declaration

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From Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday October 1st, 2025, ‎The energy inside Tangier Hotel, Utako, Abuja was electric as a young Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor pushed himself beyond limits daring to surpass current title 55 hours 24 Seconds and break the record for the world’s Longest Interview Marathon, which he did with 74 hours 10 Seconds, despite setting 72 hours 30 Seconds for himself.

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‎In A bid to achieve this feat, Victor had to deny himself comfort, sleep, to attain the 74 hours he interviewed a total of 129 Guests in all. Notable among them National President National Council for Women Societies, (NCWS) Princess Edna Azurra, three former NAWOJ Presidents, Chief Moji Makanjuola, MFR, Rtn Evelyn Onyilo, Chief Ladi Bala, Former First Lady Imo State Nneoma R. Okorocha, Chairman NUJ FCT, Comrade Grace Ike, Chairperson NAWOJ, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, JCIN Amb Sharon Akuboh, CEO Bowls and Bottles, global Content Creator Mr Peter, Miss Nollywood.

Others include; Former Chairmen of NUJ FCT Comrade Chief Barr Malachy Uzendu, Comrade Amos Dunia, Mrs Mabel, former Secretary NAWOJ FCT, Comrade Adora Chesa, CEO Adinya Arise Foundation, Dr Jophia Nanker, Founder PAYWODI, Chairman Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Felix Ojo, Dean of Diplomatic Correspondents, Comrade Raphael Oni, Dean of Defense Correspondents Comrade Odinta, King of Radio, Comrade Collins Ajibola, Comrade Alpha Jackden, Comrade Charles Edet, Comrade Ogaba Idu, Comrade Charity Marcus, Vice Chairman Correspondents Chapel Efosa Hutson, Odion Musa Fernandez, Nicholas Adekunle, Queen Kunde Enoch, Publisher Ziti online, Joy Onu, Liberal News, Hope O, and a host of Others. 

He started at about 12 : 45pm, On Sunday September 28th with Comrade Sharon Emephia, Assistant Secretary NUJ FCT Council and finished around 2:45pm on October 1st 2025 with Etim Ekpo Enyogu, hitting 74 hours 12 Seconds.

Victor’s marathon effort has become more than just a personal challenge; it is now a celebration of resilience, storytelling, and the power of the Nigerian spirit, with Theme "Nigeria Our Strength". 

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‎The marathon, which began on Sunday, September 28, 2025, has drew wide attention and solidarity from colleagues across the country. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Nollywood and several media professionals have rallied in support of the young reporter, describing his effort as a symbol of grit and passion in the profession.

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‎“This is not just about breaking a record, it's about being ambassador for Press Freedom” according to Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman NUJ FCT. Adding that she was proud to have Victor as a member of her Council.

Another of his colleague remarked. “Victor is showing us what it means to stay committed to the craft of journalism asking questions, engaging minds, and documenting history without giving up.”

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All through the 74 hours, guests from diverse fields NUJ, NAWOJ, Sisterhood, politics, security, entertainment, health, entrepreneurship, Nollywood and advocacy took the hot seat, lending their voices to the unfolding marathon. Each conversation added a unique layer to the story Victor is telling: that journalism remains a tool for dialogue, enlightenment, and impact.

‎Stressing that for any democracy to thrive the Media must be allowed to say the truth without fear of being gagged or attacked.

According to Princess Joy Idam, when it started the journey seemed far, as Victor aimed to hit the ambitious 72-hour and 30-second mark to set a new global benchmark. He eventually did but with a price of great discomfort but he held in there and finished.

Livinus Chibuike Victor, dedicated his finishing strong to all the interviewees who yielded the call and described them as the true heroes, when eventually declared Winner, I will dedicate it to them and the crew who personalised the task of ensuring that everything was on point.

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