Perpetual Ukadike, Nigeria’s star at the just-concluded 62nd Miss International pageant, has made history in a big way. She became the first Nigerian to make it to the Top 20 and the first African to win the prestigious Missosology Choice Award.
On winning the Missosology Choice Award, Perpetual shared an emotional post on Instagram, expressing her gratitude: “I’m so grateful, I’m so happy. I am going to cherish this with my heart. Thank you, Missosology, for finding me worthy of this award. Thank you so much, I’m not taking this for granted. I love you.”
She also shared happy photos of her holding the award
This year’s Miss International crown went to Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, Vietnam’s representative.
From the moment Perpetual arrived in Japan, she’s been turning heads with her bold, colourful outfits and her undeniable presence.
Check out the moment Perpetual made it to the Top 20 at the Miss International Beauty Pageant, and watch her stunning Top 20 dinner gown walk and swimsuit look.
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<h2>The Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Delta State, His Royal Majesty Clement Ikolo, expressed deep sorrow over the recent killing of 16 soldiers in Bomadi local government area, highlighting a personal connection with one of the fallen soldiers who had played a crucial protective role during his inauguration in November 2023.</h2>
<p>The tragic incident, which saw the troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/17/breaking-tinubu-speaks-on-killing-of-military-officers-in-delta-reveals-next-plan/">fall victim</a> to an attack by youths amidst the communal unrest between Okuama and Okoloba communities, has drawn nationwide condemnation.</p>
<p>Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, the Acting Director of Defence Information, clarified that the soldiers were engaged in a peace mission at the time of the ambush.</p>
<p>In a heartfelt statement in a video, HRM Ikolo reminisced about the dedication and support of one particular soldier who had stood resolutely by him during the ceremonial presentation of the staff of office.</p>
<p>Ikolo said, <em>“It is very sad times for our kingdom in Delta State and for Nigeria generally. It is really a very sad time. And my heart is really saddened.</em></p>
<p><em>“The military men are the people who are there to protect our nation. They should be held in high esteem. They (slain soldiers) were here to protect us from people who wanted to invade our land and commit heinous crimes.</em></p>
<p><em>“It is very sad these same people who they came to protect and also part of us were the ones with these kind of heinous acts (that) carried out and killed (them) in the process. It is very sad. I totally condemn it.</em></p>
<p><em>“It is unacceptable and to crown it all, one of them who was killed in the process was somebody who put in all he could at the time of my presentation of staff of office in November last year. He was very supportive. He stood firmly by me.</em></p>
<p><em>“I’m short of words. May their souls…and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God receive peace.”</em></p>
<p>He also commiserated with the Nigerian Army and the families of the deceased soldiers.</p>
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