Perpetual Ukadike biography: 13 things about Miss International Nigeria 2024

Perpetual Chidiebere Ukadike is a Nigerian entrepreneur and beauty queen, born in Imo. She founded The Girls Dream Foundation and has competed in various beauty pageants, finishing in the Top 15 in both MBGN 2021 and Miss Universe Nigeria 2023. She won BAIP Nigeria 2024 and works with Oriflame Nigeria.

Ada Eme biography: 13 things about Miss World Nigeria 2023

Ada Joy Agwu Eme is a Nigerian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen from Abiriba, Nigeria. She studied peace and conflict resolution and became known for her project, Ada Goes to School, benefiting over 100 children. Notable achievements include being second runner-up in The Nigerian Queen 2019 and competing in Miss World 2024.

Tina Haimbala biography: 13 things about Miss Earth Namibia 2024

Albertina "Tina" Haimbala is a Namibian beauty queen and fitness enthusiast from the Otjozondjupa Region. Born in 2000, her achievements include being a Miss Namibia 2023 first runner-up, crowned Miss Earth Namibia 2024, and founding the Haimbala Foundation. She advocates for children with disabilities and has two differently abled sisters.

Hannah Iribhogbe biography: 20 things about Miss Charm Nigeria 2024

Hannah Iribhogbe is a Nigerian actress, model, and beauty queen known for founding The Montana Initiative, which feeds millions of children in Africa. She has competed in several beauty pageants, represented Nigeria in Miss Universe, and worked in modeling while pursuing a business management degree. Iribhogbe is actively involved in charitable activities and advocacy.

Nigeria’s Abiola Kayode extradited from Ghana to Nebraska on conspiracy to commit wire fraud indictment

Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian, faces charges for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, leading to a loss of over $6 million from businesses in Nebraska. Indicted in 2019, he was arrested in Ghana in 2023 and extradited to the U.S. His co-conspirators have received various sentences, while others remain at large.

Kennedy Nzechukwu biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Imo, Nigeria

Kennedy Nzechukwu, a Nigerian mixed martial artist known as African Savage, competes in the UFC and hails from Imo, Nigeria. Standing 6'5", he has a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses. After training at Fortis MMA in Dallas, he transitioned between heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, achieving notable victories since his debut in 2016.

Ugochi Ihezue biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2023

Ugochi Ihezue is a Nigerian visual artist, women's advocate, and beauty queen from Imo State. She has diverse academic qualifications, winning titles like Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2017 and Miss Universe Nigeria 2023. She has worked in various business roles and recently got married, continuing to influence the fashion industry.

Akeelah Aminu biography: 10 things about Miss Supranational Nigeria 2021

Akeelah Sabiqoh Aminu is a prominent Nigerian beauty queen from Edo State, residing in Abuja. She gained various titles, including Miss Ambassador for Peace Africa 2017 and Miss Supranational Nigeria 2021. Akeelah has participated in numerous pageants, visiting countries like Poland and the UAE, and turned 26 on July 2, 2024.

Lorraine Ojimba biography: 13 things about beauty queen, model from Quezon City, Philippines

Lorraine Yago Ojimba is a Nigerian-Filipino writer, singer, model and beauty queen from South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She previously lived in Fairview, Novaliches, Quezon City. Ojimba's father Edmund N. Ojimba is Nigerian while her mother Josephine Yago Ojimba is Filipino. Edmund is a retired professor from Orlu, Imo, Nigeria while Josephine … Continue reading Lorraine Ojimba biography: 13 things about beauty queen, model from Quezon City, Philippines

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Indianapolis, Indiana’s Olugbenga Lawal ordered to pay $1.46 million in restitution

Olugbenga Lawal, 33, of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States is originally from Nigeria. He is accused of conspiring to launder money derived from internet fraud schemes. Lawal allegedly worked directly with the leader of international criminal organization in Nigeria, which defrauded individuals and businesses across the U.S. out of millions of dollars via internet-based fraud schemes, including … Continue reading Indianapolis, Indiana’s Olugbenga Lawal ordered to pay $1.46 million in restitution