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South African Law Student Faces Backlash Over Nationality in Miss SA Pageant

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Chidimma Vanessa Onwe, a 23-year-old South African law student, has faced xenophobic backlash after advancing to the top 13 in the Miss South Africa pageant.

Born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother and raised in Soweto, Chidimma’s Nigerian roots have led some South Africans to question her eligibility.

The Miss SA organization responded, confirming that Chidimma meets all requirements, including South African citizenship.

They emphasized that all contestants’ documentation is thoroughly vetted, and Chidimma’s participation is legitimate under the pageant’s rules.


 

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Kwara Plans to Boost Livestock Production, Increase Farmers’ Income

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Kwara State is planning to increase livestock production in the state and create higher incomes for farmers and pastoralists.

The commissioner shared “Our ultimate objective is to move Kwara from livestock keeping to a commercially driven livestock economy capable of creating jobs, improving food security, strengthening rural livelihoods and increasing the income of farmers and pastoralists,” .


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Nigerian Military Conducts Air Raids on Terrorist Hideouts in Zamfara

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It has been reported that the Nigerian military has taken on several suspected terrorists during air raids and strikes in Zamfara State.

The aftermath of the strikes was shared by the leader of the operation.

“Among those reportedly killed was a terrorist identified as Isiya Gurgu, said to be a close associate of a notorious bandit leader known as Musa Commander, who is reportedly linked to the Ado Aleru network,” Makama said.

“The sources further claimed that Musa Commander is associated with several terrorist-controlled communities, including Tsamiya and other settlements in the area.”


 

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FCCPC to Find Out Why Uber Exited Nigeria Amid Consumer Concerns

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It has been reported that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is planning to investigate and find out why Uber left Nigeria.

While FAAN has shared that it had no involvement in Uber’s exit, the FCCPC stated that it will find out what led to the decision, following concerns and complaints from users about the company’s exit.

FAAN also shared that it understands consumers’ concerns, as people are worried about the holiday period, when people coming into the country may need rides and Uber is no longer available, as it was a reliable source of transportation.


 

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