“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...

MISS OSUN JOY RAIMI CROWNED MISS WORLD NIGERIA 2025.(PHOTO).


 Miss Osun Joy Raimi crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025


24-year-old Joy Mojisola Raimi representing Osun State has emerged as the winner of the Miss World Nigeria 2025 title.

The founder of the Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday.

Bruce wrote, “Congratulations to Joy Mojisola Raimi, the 24-year-old representing Osun State, on being crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025!

“The grand finale took place at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, where 37 contestants from across Nigeria competed for the top spot.

“Raimi, a University of Port Harcourt graduate, is passionate about humanitarian services and founded ‘The Love for Humanity’ project, dedicated to spreading love and restoring faith in humanity.”

He noted that during the final round, Raimi revealed that growing up without a mother and facing constant bullying from her caregiver shaped her resilience.

“In the final round, Raimi faced off against Miss Imo, Miss Ebonyi, Miss Abuja, and Miss Abia.

“When asked about overcoming bullying, she shared her inspiring story of growing up without a mother and facing harassment from her caregiver.

“She emphasized that despite being told she would never amount to anything, she has proven otherwise by achieving this milestone,” he wrote.

As Miss World Nigeria 2025, Raimi will represent Nigeria at the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, India, from May 7 to 31, where she will compete against contestants from 140 countries.

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