Nigeria's representative at Miss Universe 2026, Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in Puerto Rico ahead of the competition.

The arrival

Her arrival was confirmed on the Miss Universe Nigeria Facebook page on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Adewusi was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on 27 September at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, beating 19 other contestants while representing Lagos State.

The pageant

The 75th Miss Universe pageant will hold on 24 November at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. The organisers say up to 120 countries and territories will take part, one of the largest fields in the competition's history.

How to support her

Nigerians can support Adewusi through the fan vote and 'Beyond the Crown' categories, which are currently open.

Background

Nigeria has never won Miss Universe. The country's best recent result came in 2024, when Chidimma Adetshina finished as first runner-up, the highest placing by a Nigerian in the competition's history.

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has sparked debate after speaking favourably about two of President Bola Tinubu's skills programmes.

What he said

In a video posted on Instagram on Monday, 9 November 2026, Adedimeji spoke about the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme and the Skills Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative, describing them as meaningful steps towards transforming Nigeria's tech and creative sectors. He encouraged his followers to position themselves to benefit from them.

The reaction

Many followers focused on the timing of the video, with the 2027 elections approaching, and saw it as politically motivated. Some long-time fans expressed disappointment, while others said they still admired him and that he was entitled to share information about government programmes.

Background

Adedimeji is one of the most popular actors in the Yoruba film industry and is married to actress Mo Bimpe. Several entertainers have openly backed the President's re-election, including Saidi Balogun and Eniola Badmus, and have also faced backlash online.

Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has reportedly secured a political appointment in Enugu State, with reports saying Governor Peter Mbah has named her Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy.

If confirmed, the appointment would mark a new chapter in the actress's career, taking her beyond the movie industry and into public service.

A familiar face

Destiny Etiko has built a strong reputation in Nollywood over the years, becoming one of the industry's most recognisable faces. With millions of followers across social media, she has also become an influential personality, particularly among young Nigerians.

What the role involves

Her new role is expected to involve supporting youth engagement programmes, encouraging young talent and helping to develop Enugu State's growing creative economy.

There is plenty of work to be done. Enugu has a rich history in entertainment, arts and culture. With the right support, the state could create more opportunities for young filmmakers, musicians, content creators and others trying to earn a living from their creativity.

Celebrity appointment or real impact?

The real question is how much influence and responsibility the actress will have in shaping those opportunities.

Celebrity appointments often attract public attention, but what matters in the long run is the impact they make on ordinary people.

For Destiny Etiko, this could be a chance to use her popularity, industry experience and connections to help young people who are struggling to find their feet in entertainment.

Over to you

What do you think of Governor Peter Mbah's decision to bring Destiny Etiko into his administration? Is this a good move for Enugu's creative industry?

Nigeria has made history at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, winning gold in both the girls' and boys' 100 metres.

The races

Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo, a 17-year-old secondary school student, won the girls' 100m final in a wind-assisted 11.16 seconds, according to reports on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Arwa Ali of the United Arab Emirates took silver in 11.41 seconds and Dana Salem of Qatar won bronze in 11.48. Nwankwo had reached the final by winning her semi-final in 11.53 seconds. Her compatriot Gift Bright then won the boys' 100m in a personal best of 10.28 seconds.

A first

The double makes Nigeria the first country to win both 100m titles at the same edition of the Youth Olympic Games. Nwankwo's win was also Nigeria's first gold medal of the Dakar Games, and she becomes the third Nigerian woman to win the event, after Josephine Omaka in Singapore in 2010 and Rosemary Chukwuma in Buenos Aires in 2018.

Background

The Dakar Games are the first Olympic event ever held in Africa. The sprint golds come days after Nigeria's Flamingos won the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, adding to a remarkable run for Nigerian youth sport.