Guinness World Record Names 116-year-old Japanese World Oldest Person

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1 year ago

August 21, 2024

Guinness World Record has recognised 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka as the world’s oldest living person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera.

The GWR disclosed this in a statement on its website on Wednesday.

GWR further disclosed that Tomiko is currently the 24th oldest person in record history

The statement read, “116-year-old Tomiko Itooka (b. 23 May 1908) is now the world’s oldest living woman and oldest living person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera.

“Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (directed by Robert D. Young) and she was confirmed to be alive today by a Guinness World Records representative.”

The statement added that Tomiko resides in a nursing home where she gets timely help from carers.

“Tomiko resides in a nursing home in the city of Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

“She’s lived there since 2019, having previously lived at home with her two daughters until the age of 110,” the statement read.

Tomiko reportedly celebrated her 116th birthday three months ago, receiving flowers and a cake as well as a card from the city’s mayor.

“Her carers said that she remains able to communicate clearly, despite being hard of hearing, and routinely expresses gratitude towards them.

“Bananas are her favourite food, and she drinks Calpis (a milky, acidic drink) every morning.
“Tomiko is currently the 24th-oldest person in recorded history.

“She has been the oldest living person in Japan (and Asia overall) since December 2023, following the death of 116-year-old Fusa Tatsumi.

“The oldest person ever authenticated was Jeanne Calment (France), who lived to the age of 122 years 164 days.”

PUNCH reported on Tuesday that Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, died at the age of 117.

According to her family, “she died in her sleep, peacefully and without pain.”

How Our Airstrikes Stopped Christmas Attacks In Nigeria — US Lawmaker

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December 27, 2025

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Riley Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia’s 2nd District, has linked the absence of Christmas attacks in Nigeria this year to US military airstrikes carried out against Islamist militants on Christmas Day.

In a post on his official X account on Saturday, Moore contrasted the situation with the past two Christmas seasons, during which he claimed Christians were killed in attacks across parts of Nigeria.

The lawmaker noted that this year’s response targeted extremist groups instead of marking another period of violence.

He added that US forces acted decisively against militants in coordination with the Nigerian government.

“For the past two Christmases, Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. This year, thanks to @POTUS, Radical Islamic Terrorists were on the receiving end of 12 Tomahawk missiles as a present.

“The successful strikes on ISIS, in coordination with the Nigerian government, are just the first step to secure the country and end the slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Moore wrote.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that American forces had conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in north-western Nigeria.

Trump, who spoke via his Truth Social platform, warned that more attacks would follow if the militants continued killing Christians, adding that the Department of War executed numerous “perfect strikes.”

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U.S. Lawmaker Reacts To Nigeria, U.S. Airstrikes

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December 26, 2025

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United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists.

Moore made the statement on Friday via his official X handle.

According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first step in addressing what he described as the ongoing slaughter of Christians and the broader security crisis affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines.

“President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end,” he said.

He that the administration’s resolve on the matter should not be underestimated.

“As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump‘s resolved in this matter.

“Tonight’s strike in coordination with the Nigerian government is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians,” he said.

He stressed that the operation signals a stronger stance by the United States in support of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle terrorism and violent extremism, noting that further measures could be taken if the situation does not improve.

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US Dept Of War Shares Video Of Air Strikes In Nigeria

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December 26, 2025

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A video footage of the US military air strikes in Nigeria has emerged.

The video was released by the US Department of War following its air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto.

Earlier, the US secretary of War, Pete Hegseth had confirmed that military air strikes hit terrorists in Nigerians, saying it was deadly.

Later on, the US. African Command, confirmed that it conducted the attacks described as very deadly by President Donald Trump.

Trump said he was only keeping the promise he made earlier last month to strike the terrorists he believes are killing innocent Christians.

Although described as powerful and deadly, the casualty caused by the attack is yet to be released.

Explaining further, security expert, Brant Philip, said the strikes may have been launched “from the USS Paul Ignatius, using a Tomahawk missile.”

The Nigerian government through its ministry of foreign affairs has also confirmed that the strikes were successful.

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