By John Ogunsemore
Brazil’s João Marinho Neto has been confirmed as the world’s oldest man.
In a post on its Facebook page on Thursday, the Guinness World Records (GWR) said João was 112 years 52 days old, as confirmed by LongeviQuest in Apuiarés, Ceará, Brazil, on November 26.
He replaced previous record holder, John Tinniswood, who died aged 112 in a care home in Southport, northwest England on Monday.
Born in Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil, on October 5, 1912, João was previously recognised as the oldest living man in Brazil and in Latin America.
He is also now the last surviving man who was born in 1912.
João was quoted as saying the secret to his long life is being surrounded by good people and keeping his loved ones close by.
Japan’s Tomiko Itooka, who is 116, is the world’s oldest living woman.