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Models Troop Out As Miss Security Nigeria Kicks Off Audition
The glamorous events of the Miss Security Nigeria has officially opened with a remarkable audition ceremony which held in the Opebi area of Lagos yesterday. Coordinated by reputable judges in fashion, media, entertainment, beauty, pageantry and other industries, the audition attracted a number of interests from young ladies including twin girls and siblings.
Following the coverage of MSN Audition session on a live TV platform, some contestants who could not attend the physical screening session have pleaded for a rare window of opportunity to be opened for them to be a part of the security cum beauty pageant.
Speaking at the audition, artiste manager and Chairman of the MSN Planning Committee, Dupe Noma praised the young ladies for taking up the challenge to be a change agent in the society in the security sector which is bedeviled with current issues. On her part, popular celebrity blogger and CEO of Pink Republic charged the ladies to take up research and reading as a critical factor to their success in the competition. Award winning On Air Media personality, Tushbee expressed the importance of the display of poise, composure, and confidence to achieving success in a pageant and all aspects of life as she spoke with the ladies. Another judge, fashion designer, and singer, Blossom Daniel motivated the ladies to not look down on themselves despite the challenges that they may be going through.
The MSN planning committee emphasized that the first and only beauty pageant dedicated to security in Nigeria will bring a huge impact in many spheres of national life including security, arts, culture, tourism, and enterprise development. It, therefore, charged businesses to take advantage of the event with sponsorships, partnerships, and support. The official website of the event is www.misssecuritynigeria.com
Miss Security Nigeria is a beauty pageant that aims to foster security and prosperity in Nigeria by engaging the energy, insight, and enthusiasm of upwardly mobile Nigerian young females.
MSN is the biggest advocacy movements on security in Nigeria where beauty meet intelligence and public reorientation. It’s going to be an explosive and mind thrilling pageantry where 24 beautiful, innovative, intelligent and resilient ladies would battle for the royal crown.
For enquiry, sponsorship, advert placements and media partnership, kindly contact: msnpageant@gmail.com, 08085941887. www.misssecuritynigeria.com
Members of Nigeria’s entertainment industry turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
Colleagues, friends, and dignitaries filled The Monarch Event Centre for the ceremony, dressed strictly in white as requested by the Ekubo family.
Attendees included Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi, Ik Ogbonna, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
The evening featured worship led by gospel ministers Peterson Okopi and Ebuka Songs, with Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey, and Kaestrings also ministering.
The Ekubo family had earlier released an obituary on the late actor’s Instagram page, asking the public to keep them in prayer.
Wednesday’s service of songs officially opened Alex Ekubo’s burial rites.
The funeral moves to Arochukwu, Abia State, for a wake-keep on June 17, with burial scheduled for June 18.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State and hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, beat 19 other contestants in the competition themed “Pride, Power and Purpose.”
She succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025, and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Miss Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative that supports children with special needs and promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Joining Karibi-George in the top five were Dionne Chisom Nwagbo of Anambra State, who finished as first runner-up; Shuntell Ezomo of Edo State, who emerged second runner-up; Irene Irene of Abuja; and Gold of Rivers State.
Miss World Nigeria, organized by the Silverbird Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading beauty pageants and selects the country’s representative for the international Miss World competition.
Award-winning artiste – Davido – is scheduled to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major global platform to his career.
Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music project led by producer Diplo.
FIFA announced the lineup on Instagram, noting that more special guests will be unveiled in the coming days.
The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series across the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“Featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, and more special guests to be announced soon,” FIFA wrote.
The Los Angeles show will open doors at 5:00pm PT, with the live broadcast beginning at 6:00pm PT.
The series is designed to link audiences across the host countries, with simultaneous live performances streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
FIFA said the event will stream globally across its digital platforms, including an exclusive livestream on TikTok.
Full concert and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on VuMe Live the following day.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, 2026.
