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South Africa to strip Chidimma Adetshina of citizenship, travel documents

By Francesca Hangeior
Chidimma Adetshina, the beauty queen who made headlines for her nationality controversy, is to be stripped of her South African identity and travel documents.
This decision comes after an investigation by the Department of Home Affairs, which questioned her eligibility to compete in the Miss South Africa pageant due to her mother’s Mozambican roots and Nigerian father.
Adetshina, a law student born in Soweto, South Africa, withdrew from the competition in August amid allegations that her mother may have committed “identity theft” to obtain South African nationality.
Following her exit, the law student accepted an invitation to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria, and won the title. She is in Mexico to represent the country at the Miss Universe competition.
The controversy surrounding Adetshina’s nationality sparked a wave of xenophobic vitriol in South Africa, leaving her traumatised and in need of therapy.
In an interview with the BBC, she expressed emotional distress and revealed plans to seek professional help.
In a recent announcement to a parliamentary committee, Tommy Makhode, the top civil servant at the Department of Home Affairs, confirmed that Adetshina’s documents would be revoked due to her and her mother’s failure to provide reasons for eligibility by the deadline.
The case has been referred to the Hawks, a special police unit investigating serious crimes, which has concluded that it was a “case of fraud.”
Makhode noted that prosecutors are reviewing the matter and further decisions will be made from them.
Adetshina has maintained her pride in her South African and Nigerian heritage.
Entertainment
Osita Iheme, Pawpaw Says He Has No Plans for Marriage or Kids

Nollywood actor Osita Iheme, also known as Pawpaw, has opened up about his personal life, revealing that he has no intentions of getting married or having children.
“I’m already 43 years, I have no plans of getting married, I just want to live my life and help those closer to me. My brothers and sisters have children, I consider them as mine,” Iheme said.
The beloved actor emphasized his desire for a peaceful life, choosing instead to focus on supporting his family and loved ones.
What do you make of this declaration?
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‘The universe is against you for accepting the job of demarketing Peter Obi online’ – Filmmaker Ugezu slams Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a former presidential assistant, has come under fire from filmmaker Ugezu Ugezu, who described his online criticism of Peter Obi as a “risky job” with dire repercussions.
On Instagram, Ugezu shared his thoughts, saying that Reno’s behavior is against the truth and that he will find it difficult to get past the repercussions.
Reno was accused by Ugezu of knowing the facts but keeping it to himself, which he feels will have unfavorable effects.
Reno has been outspoken in his criticism of Peter Obi and has promised to oppose his bid for president.
Ugezu declared that “the universe is against him” and that Reno’s actions would have dire consequences.
See his post below.
Entertainment
‘I didn’t retire, I took a break’ – Timaya

Nigerian singer, Inetimi Alfred Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has clarified that he has not yet retired.
The ‘Dem Mama’ crooner explained that his current break from music wasn’t a retirement, but a nap.
On his X handle, the singer wrote, “No be say the boy retire, the boy just been dey sleep….”
Timaya began his solo career in 2005 with the release of his debut single, ‘Dem Mama’, which recounted the Odi massacre in his home state of Bayelsa.
His debut album, ‘True Story’, which was released the following year, solidified his stardom.
In total, Timaya has released eight albums, one EP, and several singles, in 20 years of his career.
He has collaborated with international artists like Sean Paul and Morgan Heritage.
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