Welcome To Egungwu Chukwuka Benjamin's Journalism Archive

  I n this exclusive interview with Nigerian TV presenter, content creator, and Red Carpet host, FAKOREDE ADETOLA , popularly known as, ' MC RHELAX ', he shared his journey from growing up in Isale Oko to becoming a popular OAP . He talked about the importance of consistency over talent and also highlighted the need for the Nigerian entertainment industry to focus on benefiting the nation.  MC Rhelax is known for anchoring the popular program " Street " showcased on HIP TV and anchoring Headies Award red carpets, where he brings his infectious energy and charisma to the screen. EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN brings excerpts.  Can you tell us about yourself and education background? I MC Rhelax, grew up on the streets of Isale Oko SAGAMU, OGUN State , went to Remo kindergarten primary school then to Mayflower secondary school then I stopped by in UNILAG as a floater for a year before I fully went to FUTA to study statistics . How did your journey as an entertainer s...

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN  ✓ The CBEX SCAM: Red flags and Lessons B arely a few days after the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Emomotimi Agama, revealed in an interview on Arise TV that the new Investment and Securities Act (ISA 2025), recently signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, empowers the commission to arrest and prosecute promoters of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, with at least 10 years' imprisonment, the month of April brought pains and tears dripping from the eyes to the cheeks of people who invested in CBEX, organized under ST Technologies International Limited, which was said to be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and was even listed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) Special Control Unit against money laundering. This well-coordinated scam became well-known after its crash, as it was revealed by the victims that they were lured into investing in the scheme with high returns after 30...

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN ✓ Rivers: President Tinubu's State Of Emergency Declaration Sparks Controversy March has been a chaotic month with very dramatic news stories. The feud between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, appears to be a complex one. Following the feud, on 18th March, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the state governor, his deputy, and members of the state assembly for six months. He appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired Chief Naval Officer, as the sole administrator of the state. The federal government's decision was hinged on Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, claiming that the prolonged political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats were reasons for taking the extraordinary decision to address the crisis between the two parties concerned. The above action by the federal government raised concerns about ...

  I n this exclusive interview, Director, Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat, talks about his latest movie ‘Penance’, which delivers a bold and unflinching portrayal of power, trauma, and justice. The movie tackles the complexities of sexual assault and the resilience of its survivors. He further shared the vision, passion that fueled the interesting movie.  Egungwu Chukwuka   brings excerpts. Can you take us through your journey as a filmmaker? I would always like to believe that I am one of the lucky and blessed ones in this industry. Though I am yet to attain the sta­tus I love, the journey has been good. It’s been over two decades now since I started my journey and I began that with the Yoruba industry. I had one “Egbon” back then, who I used to follow around; ‘Adebukola Hassan’ but that wasn’t cutting it for me because I wanted more. In 2010, I started working for a production house; Digital Interactive Media as Proj­ect Manager under the tutelage of Sola Fajobi. We produced so...

  A s we approach the rainy season, residents and users of Lagos state roads get ready for the familiar situation of flooded roads in different locations within the state. However, I feel more concerned about the usual flooding in Kunsela Road, Ikate Elegushi, Lekki, during raining seasons due to my daily commute to work. I was triggered after remembering how difficult it is for users ( motorist and pedestrians) to apply the road. As a pedestrians we found it very difficult to walk through the flooded roads, with water rising above our knees, Sometimes to the waist. We risk being electrocuted by any exposed wire, contracting diseases, and also losing our valuables to the flood. A few weeks ago, I observed tractors clearing the gutters (drainage) along Kusenla Road. However, it’s very clear that the gutters are not deep enough to accommodate the heavy rainfall, which leads to the road being flooded. After the exercise sands were heaped by the sides, which I guess will make the road ...

  ✓ Babangida's Admission: June 12 Election Summarized O n Thursday, 20th February, 2025, former Nigerian leader, General Ibrahim Babangida, finally affirmed to the majority opinion that Late Chief, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, won the presidential election in 1993. The revelation was made at the launch of his autobiography, titled "A Journey In Service", at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, with many dignitaries in attendance, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, Labour party's 2023 presidential election candidate, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar et-al. In the occasion, former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, who reviewed the book, stated that the author, General Ibrahim Babangida, admitted that late MKO Abiola actually won the June 12, 1993, general election.  In some of his words; "....General Ibrahim Babangida also answers ...

  BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN ✓ Tinubu’s Legacy Projects: Right Or Wrong? T he recent naming and renaming of projects after President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has triggered mixed reactions by Nigerians online and offline. Even Arise TV Anchors, Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni, and Ayo Mairo-Ese, on Friday, 24th January, weighed on the issue, airing their diverse opinions. On Thursday, 23rd January, President Bola Tinubu commissioned a newly built army barracks in Abuja, named after him. The project is located in the Asokoro area, with the purpose of providing accommodation for Nigerian Army personnel. The project features various facilities, including worship centers, sports centers, a power house with a good road network. Before the commissioning of the project, on 21st January 2025, it was reported on national dailies that the federal government had approved the establishment of a federal polytechnic in Abuja, named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was affirmed by the current Minist...

  BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN ✓Alleged Multi-dating: Gospel Singer Arrested With Severed Corp Member’s Head T he internet was thrown into shock as viral news/report by many news outlets and national dailies revealed on 14th January, 2025, how a self-proclaimed gospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, was nabbed by the Nasarawa State Police Command for murdering and dismembering his twenty-four-year-old girlfriend’s, Salome Enejo. Enejo was undergoing her mandatory one-year National Youth Service (NYSC) and was attached to Nicon Insurance in Abuja as her Primary Place of Assignment (PPA). While addressing the incident, the state police command spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, revealed that the horrific crime was unraveled on Sunday, 12th January, 2025. As the suspect, Timilehin Ajayi, was caught transporting the victim’s head on a commercial motorcycle in the New Karu local government area of Nasarawa State to an undisclosed location. The police rushed to the scene and rescued the suspect from...

I n this exclusive interview Nigerian singer, Sopuru Precious Odunze , popularly known by the stage name, ‘ Boypee ’ talked about what triggered his collaboration with singers, Brown Joel and Hyce on his hit track “ Ogechi ”. His influences and the way he handles the pressure coming from the music industry. The original “ Ogech i ” track gained massive popularity initially, but the remix featuring popular Nigerian singer, Davido catapulted the song to a new height. The remix was released before the megastar’s wedding, it took over social media, with many users incorporating the track into their online content, further solidifying “Ogechi” as one of Nigeria’s biggest hit song in 2024.  EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA   brings excerpts. Tell us a bit about yourself and your family background. I hail from the vibrant state of Imo , but I was born and raised in Anambra . Growing up in a busi­ness-oriented family instilled in me a strong work ethic and a com­petitive spirit. It’s this foundati...