Nigerian-born Samuel Nwajagu made history as the first African to win the prestigious Mister International pageant, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand On December 15th
The 23-year-old, who is a software engineer, competed with over 40 contestants from around the world to win the crown. Samuel also won the Best Swimwear Award and wowed the audience during the question-and-answer session.
The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, topped the list of trends over the weekend in the wake of her interview with The Spectator, where she stated that she identifies more with the Yoruba ethnic group than with the people from Northern Nigeria. Her comments sparked a wave of criticism.
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Vice President Kashim Shettima against further verbal attacks on Kemi Badenoch.
Kemi also shared a negative experience with the Nigerian police, comparing them to the British police. The Conservative leader spoke with the Free Press, where she described the Nigerian police as thieves who stole her brother’s watch and shoes.
Amid the backlash, users on social media pulled up a video of British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua’s Commonwealth Day speech back in 2020, where he addressed the Royal Family. The former heavyweight world champion, who spent part of his childhood in Nigeria, said that he is proud to be a Nigerian.
Controversial Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has responded to allegations of abuse and financial mismanagement within his former church, SPAC Nation. The pastor spoke during an interview with the BBC. He addressed his deportation case and admitted to overstaying in the United Kingdom, saying that he “lost track of time.”
Adegboyega, who is known for his flamboyant lifestyle, also defended his love for designer labels, describing it as a deliberate strategy to engage with the younger generation.
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