Entertainment
South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae Crowned Mrs. World 2024

South African model Tshego Gaelae has made history by winning the 40th Mrs. World pageant, which took place in Las Vegas, USA. Her victory marks a significant achievement for South Africa, as she becomes the first Black woman to be crowned Mrs. World in the pageant’s history.
A Historic Win for South Africa
Gaelae’s triumph was met with overwhelming joy and support, both in South Africa and across the global pageantry community. Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda was named first runner-up, while Thailand’s Ploy Panperm secured the second runner-up position.
Following her crowning, Gaelae took to Instagram to share her gratitude, writing:
“To God Be The Glory🙌🏽👑🇿🇦🙏🏽. Thank you so much for the love and support, I am beyond grateful and elated! My beautiful South Africa, the crown is coming home.”
Mrs. World: A Prestigious Pageant for Married Women
Mrs. World is a globally recognized beauty pageant exclusively for married women. Founded in 1984, the competition aims to celebrate the intelligence, elegance, and achievements of women who balance their personal and professional lives while being role models in society.
South Africa Celebrates Gaelae’s Victory
The organization behind Gaelae’s participation, Mrs. South Africa, also expressed their pride and excitement in a heartfelt social media post:
“From Soweto to Vegas and now the World, @mrsworldpageant The Crown is Coming Home! Thank you to everyone who supported our Queen on her incredible journey.
Thank you to the @mrsworldpageant organization and judges for everything you do, and for seeing our queen and her brilliance. What an honor to have a South African queen as the 40th Anniversary Mrs. World and the first-ever Black Mrs. World.”
Beauty Pageant Rivalry Between South Africa and Nigeria
Gaelae’s victory comes at a time when South Africa and Nigeria have intensified their presence in international beauty pageants.
In 2024, Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, made history as the first Nigerian and first West African woman to finish as the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 competition held in Mexico City in November.
Adetshina also won the title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, but her journey was not without controversy. She faced scrutiny over her South African citizenship, leading to her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa pageant. Following this, she was invited to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant, which she won.
This situation fueled discussions about the growing rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria in global beauty pageants, as both countries continue to produce world-class beauty queens who dominate international stages.
A Proud Moment for South Africa
Tshego Gaelae’s historic win at Mrs. World 2024 adds another feather to South Africa’s beauty pageant legacy. Her victory not only brings prestige to the country but also serves as an inspiration to women worldwide, proving that grace, ambition, and perseverance can lead to global recognition.
With the crown now on South African soil, Gaelae is expected to use her platform to empower women, advocate for social causes, and continue making a positive impact globally.
Entertainment
Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10.

Show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu made the announcement during the grand finale on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
She walked away with the ₦150 million grand prize, courtesy of the show’s sponsors
The top five finalists are Koyin, Dede, Imisi, Sultana, and Kola.
Earlier, Kaybobo, Isabella, Mensan, and Jason Jae were evicted from the show.
The BBNaija season 10, which began with 29 housemates, ended in spectacular fashion as Imisi triumphed over Dede, who finished as runner-up.
Recall that Imisi revealed that she has no fixed plan for the grand prize if she emerges as the winner, stressing she would first seek professional financial guidance before deciding how to spend the money.
During her final diary session with Big Brother on Sunday, the housemate appeared both excited and reflective as she spoke about her journey, the lessons she had learned, and her hopes for life after the show.
She said, “Honestly, right now I don’t have a set plan for the money.
“I need to seek financial advice first because I’ve never had such a large amount before. I Want to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes”
Travel
Abuja-Lokoja Highway Gridlock: FRSC Blames Motorists’ Impatience

By: Fabian Apechihin
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed frustration over motorists’ lack of cooperation in easing the gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja highway.
Kogi State Sector Commander, Kumar Tsukwam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that officials had been battling since Sunday to clear the traffic, which stretched from Ogbobo/Ozi to the Murtala Mohammed Bridge in Koton-Karfe.
He attributed the gridlock to ongoing road construction, broken-down vehicles on the single lane, and motorists’ impatience.
“Some drivers blocked opposing lanes, worsening the situation. We are doing our best to restore free movement for travellers,” Tsukwam said.
Motorists and commuters lamented the hardship caused by the standstill. Mohammed Yusuf, a driver, said he spent nine hours travelling from Abuja to Lokoja on Sunday.
“I left Abuja before 3 p.m. but didn’t reach Lokoja until midnight. The fuel wasted on the road is unbearable, especially with current prices,” he said.
Another traveller, Christopher Adamu, recounted spending the entire night in traffic after leaving Abuja in the evening. He urged authorities to take urgent measures to address the situation.
NAN reports that a construction company is currently working on the right lane of the highway between Koton-Karfe and Abaji, forcing traffic onto a single lane and worsening congestion.
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Entertainment
Singer Chike: “I Need Money to Be Happy, Marriage Is Not for Me”

By: Fabian Apechihin
Nigerian singer and Nollywood actor, Chike Osebuka, has dismissed the idea of marriage, describing it as a “stupid step” while stressing that his happiness is tied to financial stability.
The 32-year-old artiste made this known during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he revealed that he currently has no plans to settle down.
“In my personal opinion, I think it’s a stupid step to get married. For me to be happy, I need a lot of money. This is not even carnal—I just like money. I want money,” Chike stated.
Reflecting on his career, the singer admitted he never imagined music would become his profession until after completing university.
“I would say maybe right after my university, I knew music is what I’ll do for a living. Before then, I just used to sing and disturb everybody around me,” he said.
Chike also recalled enduring tough financial times early in his career, which pushed him into acting roles for about two years just to stay afloat.
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