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BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN Nigeria Mourns The Loss Of Football Legend, Former President, and Awujale. T he month of July is a blend of tragic events, Verbal Jabs and some positive events. On Thursday, 3rd July, 2025, at about 6:00 AM, we lost former Nigeria football legend, Peter Rufai , at the age of 61, after a prolonged illness.  Subsequently, days after that, another tragedy struck the nation as it was announced on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, that former President, Muhammadu Buhari , passed away in a London clinic at the age of 82, and was laid to rest in his hometown, Dura in Katsina State , on Tuesday, 15th July, 2025.  On the same day (13th July), just minutes after the announcement of the death of the late former President, we got another devastating news about the passing away of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of IJebu Kingdom , at the age of 91, and he was inhumed at his private residence in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, on Monday, 14th July, following the ...

  T his interview features a talented Nollywood actress,  UZOAMAKA ONUOHA , who shared about her journey in the entertainment industry, what her nominations and wins meant for her, and the importance/role of Nollywood in promoting African culture globally.  The actress, through her impressive performance, took home the award for Best Female Performance in a Feature at the 2024 Africa International Film Festival ( AFRIFF ) for her captivating role in the movie " Agemo ". Her talent and role in the same movie also earned her a nomination at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ( AMVCA ), showcasing her versatility and talent.  EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA  brings excerpts.  Congratulations on your nomination for Best Lead Actress in the 11th edition of AMVCA 2025! How did you feel to be recognized, even though you didn't take home the award? It feels great. I feel good; I feel seen. I feel the pat on my shoulders for my contribution to the art through my work. I...

  BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN Imagine living your life with purpose, making plans for the future, only to have it all taken away in an instant? One moment you are alive and healthy, and the next, you are gone, due to a brutal attack that was carried out by some group who share similar human conditions and experiences. On Friday, June 13th, into the early hours of Saturday, June 14th, 2025, a tragic incident struck Yelewata town in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, which was perpetrated by a group of armed persons, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen . This attack resulted in a minimum of 150 fatalities (deaths), with some reports estimating the death toll to be around 200. This is not the first time we have experienced or heard of similar attacks recurring across various states in our nation. Following the attack, Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as " Verydarkman ," visited the crime scene and provided the public with videos highlighting how sev...

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN   ✓ JAMB's CBT Model: Should NECO And WAEC Follow Suit T he mass failure in the recently held Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination triggered a national debate, with doubt about the quality and credibility of Nigeria's educational systems. It was reported by different news outlets that 39,834 candidate results were withheld due to suspected examination malpractices and other related offenses. Out of 1,955,059 candidates who sat for the examination, only 420,416 scored above 200, meaning that 75% of the candidates scored below average. This sparked up widespread criticism on social media, with the affected persons expressing their pain and frustration, considering the hard work, resources, and efforts invested while preparing for the examination, which started on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. On May 14th, 2025, news broke out about how a 19-year-old girl, Timilehin Faith Opesusi, who resides in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos , committed su...

  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 ...