Onyinyechi Basil from Anambra State has been crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 pageant.
The grand finale took place on Saturday at the Convention Center of Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, with Anthony Abraham and Victory Wilson serving as hosts.
Out of the 22 finalists revealed on August 26, the competition was narrowed down to the top 10, and subsequently to the final five.
The top five contestants were representatives from Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, and Bayelsa States.
Basil outshone the 5 finalists to clinch the crown in the third edition of the competition, after competing in the swimwear, traditional costume, and evening wear segments, as well as the question-and-answer session.
She succeeds Chidimma Adetshina, the embattled Miss South Africa contestant.
Damilola Bolarinde who represented Lagos was named the first runner-up, Fortune Kurobo of Bayelsa and Miss Ogun, Irene Ikediashi were named second and third runners-up respectively.
Miss Akwa Ibom, Idah Eno, also received a separate crown as she emerged the Miss Supranational Nigeria 2025.
As a country-level winner, Basil will represent Nigeria at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand on November 20.
She will also receive a cash prize, the amount yet to be disclosed, along with material gifts, brand endorsements, training opportunities, and paid appearances.
