Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025, emerging victorious from a competitive field that began with 22 contestants and narrowed to a final five.
The grand finale was held on Saturday evening at the Convention Center of Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Following rounds in swimwear, traditional attire, evening wear, and a question-and-answer segment, Basil secured the crown, succeeding Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina.
In the final ranking, Lagos State’s Damilola Bolarinde emerged as first runner-up, while Fortune Kurobo of Bayelsa and Irene Ikediashi from Ogun State claimed the second and third runner-up positions, respectively. Idah Eno of Akwa Ibom was also honoured as Miss Supranational Nigeria 2025.
As the newly crowned titleholder, the 25-year-old Basil will represent Nigeria at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to take place on November 20 in Bangkok, Thailand.
