BBNaija S9: ‘Radicals’ duo evicted from reality show

The ‘Radicals’ team, consisting of housemates Fairme David and Michky, has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season 9.

The pair was eliminated during Sunday’s live show after securing the lowest vote count from the audience. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the results, revealing that the duo received only 10.38 per cent of the votes.

In comparison, fellow housemates WanniXHandi and Aces garnered 32.15 per cent and 17.73 per cent, respectively.

Fairme David, a 29-year-old graduate of the University of Abuja from Delta State, is known for his love of dancing, hiking, football, and video games. His partner, Michky, a 24-year-old from Edo State, is a professional dancer and a University of Calabar graduate.

The season kicked off on July 28 with 28 housemates. As of now, 16 contestants remain in the competition, battling for the N100 million grand prize. The show is set to conclude on October 6.

Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Crowned Amidst Dual-Nationality Controversy

Chidinma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 at the grand finale of the annual beauty pageant held in Lagos on Saturday, August 31. The 23-year-old law student from Taraba State outshone four other finalists to claim the coveted title.

Despite facing controversy surrounding her dual-nationality, Chidinma demonstrated resilience throughout the competition. She emerged victorious after passing several rounds, including a first round where 24 contestants competed for the crown.

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In the final-five round, Chidinma competed against Miss Rivers, Nyekachi Douglas; Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu; Miss Edo, Edeifo Brittany; and Miss Ondo, Ayegbidun Peace Olamide. Following a rigorous evaluation, Chidinma secured the top spot, with Miss Anambra as the first runner-up and Miss Ondo as the second runner-up, also named Miss Lush.

Chidinma’s win comes just days after she opened up about her struggles with dual-nationality and the identity crisis she faced. In an interview on Cool FM with former Big Brother Naija star Tacha, she shared how she overcame the emotional toll caused by her removal from the Miss South Africa competition due to allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother.

Chidinma revealed that she found strength by shifting her mindset and learning to cope with the controversy that surrounded her identity.

25 Contestants Vie for Miss Universe Nigeria Crown Tonight in Lagos

The grand finale of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 will take place tonight at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, where 25 contestants will compete for the prestigious crown.

This year’s winner will not only walk away with ₦10 million in cash and other prizes but will also represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. The first runner-up will be given the opportunity to participate in the Miss Supranational pageant.

Among the contestants to watch is Chidinma Adetshina, representing Taraba State. She gained attention after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa 2024 competition, following debates about her eligibility due to her nationality. Her return to the stage has generated much anticipation for tonight’s event.