Home Affairs claps back at Nigeria pageant boss Chidimma claims

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Home Affairs claps back at Nigeria pageant boss Chidimma claims
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Miss Universe Nigeria boss has accused South Africans of trying to 'sabotage' Chidimma Adetshina based on her Nigerian roots.

Miss Universe Nigeria boss has accused South Africans of trying to ‘sabotage’ Chidimma Adetshina based on her Nigerian roots.Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has seemingly clapped back at the organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria, who claim that an investigation into Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship has been dropped.Chidimma – whose father is Nigerian – has come under fire after the department alleged that her Mozambican mother committed fraud and identity theft when registering her birth.

Murray-Bryce added that Chidimma had a Nigerian passport and was entitled to participate in the competition.“We don’t have xenophobia in Nigeria. We don’t practise that here.” In a tweet on his official X account, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber responded to the interview clip. The investigation into this matter is active and ongoing, and further updates will be provided only through official channels, including in Parliament. Don’t fall for social media untruths. Instead, supportThe Daily Lotto is a lottery game that guarantees a jackpot every day. Are you South Africa’s next big winner? Good luck!

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