NEW MUSIC: Frank D’Nero ft. M.I – Dis Girl (Remix)

If you like good music, then you'd like this Frank D'Nero's remix of Dis Girl ft. M.I.

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NEWS: 66 Reasons Why ASUU Went On Strike - Kayode Ogundamisi @Ogundamisi (Canary)

The real reasons behind ASUU strike!!! 

Dear President Jonathan this is why ASUU is on strike:


1. Less than 10% of the universities have Video Conferencing facility.
2. Less than 20% of the universities use Interactive Boards
3.More than 50% don’t use Public Address System in their lecture OVERCROWDED rooms/theatres.
4. Internet Services are non-existent,or epileptic and slow IN 99% of Nigerian Universities
5. Nigerian Universities Library resources are outdated and manually operated. Book shelves are homes to rats/cockroaches
6.No university library in Nigeria is fully automated. Less than 35% are partially automated.
7. 701 Development projects in Nigerian universities 163 (23.3%) are abandoned 538 (76.7%) are PERPETUALLY on-going projects.

Toilet IMSU, Owerri

Lab without Tools: 300 Level Biology and Biotechnology Class, Univ of Benin

8. Some of the abandoned projects in Nigerian univeristies are over 15 years old, some are over 40 years old.
9. 76% of Nigerian universities use well as source of water, 45% use pit latrine, 67% of students use bush as toilet
10. UNN and UDUS have the highest number of abandoned projects (22 and 16 respectively).
11. All NDDC projects across universities in Niger Delta States are abandoned. About 84.6% of them are students’ hostels
12. 77% of Nigerian universities can be classified as “Glorified Primary Schools” Laboratories are non existing
13. There are 8 on-going projects at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. None of them is funded by the State Government
14. 80% of Nigerian Universities are grossly under-staffed
15. 78% of Nigerian Universities rely heavily on part-time and visiting lecturers
16. 88% of Nigerian Universities have under-qualified Academics

Kerosene Stoves as improvised Bunsen burners

Male Hostel (Malabo) Univ of Calabar

17. 90% of Nigerian Universities are bottom-heavy (with junior lecturers forming large chunk of the workforce)
18. Only 2% of Nigerian Universities attract expatriate lecturers, over 80% of Ghanian Universities attract same
19. 89% of Nigerian Universities have ‘closed’ (homogeneous staff – in terms of ethno-cultural background)
20. Based on the available data, there are 37,504 Academics in Nigerian Public Universities
21. 83% of the lecturers in Nigerian universities are male while 17% are female.
22. 23,030 (61.0%) of the lecturers are employed in Federal universities while 14,474 (39.0%) teach in State Universities.

Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) Workshop FUTO

Queuing for Water in Hostel (FUTO)

23. The teaching staff-students ratio is EMBARRASSINGLY very high in many universities
24. LECTURER STUDENT RATIO: National Open University of Nigeria 1:363 University of Abuja 1:122 Lagos State University 1:11
25. (Compare the above with Harvard 1:4; MIT 1:9; Yale 1:4, Cambridge 1:3; NUS 1:12; KFUPM 1:9; Technion 1:15).
26. Nigerian Universities Instead of having 100% Academics having PhDs, only about 43% do so. The remaining 57% have no PhDs
27. Nigerian University medical students trained in the most dangerous environment, some only see medical tools in books
28. Only 7 Nigerian Universities have up to 60% of their teaching staff with PhD qualifications
29. Photo of a typical lecture hall of MOST NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
30. While majority of the universities in the country are grossly understaffed, a few cases present a pathetic picture

Simultaneous lectures going on in an Improvised Facility FUTO

Medical Centre, IMSU, Owerri

31. There are universities in Nigeria which the total number of Professors is not more than Five (5)
32. Kano University of Scienc andTechnology Wudil, established in 2001 (11 years old) only 1 Professor and 25 PhD holders.
33. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, established in 2006 has only 2 Professors and 5 PhDs
34. Ondo State University of Sci & Tech Okitipupa, established in 2008, has a total of 29 lecturers.
35. MAKE-SHIFT LECTURING SYSTEM: Out of a total of 37,504 lecturers, only 28,128 (75%) are engaged on full-time basis.
36. 9,376 (25%) Nigerian Lecturers are recycled as Visiting, Adjunct, Sabbatical and Contract lecturers.
37. In Gombe State University, only 4 out of 47 Profs are full-time and all 25 Readers are visiting
38. In Plateau State University, Bokkos, 74% of the lecturers are visiting.
39. In Kaduna State University, only 24 out of 174 PhD holders are full-time staff.
39. 700 EX-MILLITANTS in Nigeria are receiving more funds anualy than 20 Nigerian universities under ‘Amnesty Scam’
40. 80% of published journals by Nigerian University lectures have no visibility in the international knowledge community.

Chemistry Lab UNIMAID

41. No Nigerian academic is in the league of Nobel Laureates or a nominee of Nobel Prize.
42. There are only 2 registered patents owned by Nigerian Academics in the last 3 years.
43. Numerically more support staff in the services of Nigerian universities than the teaching staff they are meant to support
44. More expenditure is incurred in administration & routine functions than in core academic matters in Nigerian Universities
45. There are 77,511 full-time non-teaching staff in Nigeria’s public universities 2 Times number of academic staff
46. University of Benin, there are more senior staff in the Registrar cadre (Dep. Registrars, PARs, SARs) than Professors
47. Almost all the universities are over-staffed with non- teaching staff
48. There are 1,252,913 students in Nigerian Public Universities. 43% Female 57%Male
49. There is no relationship between enrollment and the tangible manpower needs of Nigeria.
50. Nigerian Uni Horrible hostel facilities, overcrowded, overstretched lavatory and laundry facilities, poor sanitation,etc
51. Except Nigerian Defence Acadamy Kaduna, no university in Nigeria is able to accommodate more than 35% of its students.
52. Some universities (e.g. MOUAU),female students take their bath in d open because d bathrooms are in very poor condition.
53. Laundries and common rooms in many universities have been converted into rooms where students live, in open prison style.
54. In most improvised cage called hostels in Nigerian Universities, there is no limit to the number of occupants.
55. Most State universities charge commercial rates for unfit and unsuitable hostel accommodation
56. In off-campus hostels, students are susceptible to extraneous influences and violence prostitution, rape, gang violence
57.Nigerian Univeristy Students sitting on bare floor or peeping through windows to attend lectures
58. Over 1000 students being packed in lecture halls meant for less than 150 students
59. Over 400 Nigerian University students being packed in laboratory meant for 75 students
60. Students use the bushy areas of their campus for toilet because lavatory facilities are too hazardous to use
60. University administrators Spend millions to erect super-gates when their Libraries are still at foundation level
61. Expend millions to purchase exotic vehicles for university officers even though they lack basic classroom furnishings
62. Spend hundreds of millions in wall-fencing and in-fencing when students accommodation is inadequate and in tatters
63. Govt interested in spending money on creation of new uni instead of consolidating and expanding access to existing ones
64. Govt keen to award new contracts rather than completing the abandoned projects or standardizing existing facilities
65. Govt Expend hundreds of millions paying visiting and part-time lecturers rather than recruiting full-time staff
66. Govt spending hundreds of millions in mundane administration cost instead of providing boreholes and power supplements.

Kayode Ogundamisi is a commentator on Nigerian and international affairs, he was involved in the Nigerian pro-democracy struggle, Ogundamisi survived a trumped up charge of treasonable offence against the military government of General Babangida, he was detained in Jos prison in 1991 and released after intensive local and international campaigns against the government charging him and 12 other students before a military tribunal. Ogundamisi was a frontline member of the National Association of Nigerian Student and a former secretary general of the the University of Jos Students Union in Nigeria and the O'dua Peoples Congress.

Visit his blog for more info on #WHYASUUSTRIKE: Kayode's Blog

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NEW MUSIC: Super God - Modupe Aweda

If you're a fan of Gospel music, you'd definitely like this. Modupe Aweda's debut single "Super God"

Born and raised in Christian home in Osu, Osun State, Modupe grew up singing in the church. After graduating from secondary school, she studied Performing Art at University of Ilorin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Art (BA) in Performing Art with a concentration in music – vocal performance.

She did session work as a backup singer for a wide variety of artists, served as choir coordinator for 3 consecutive session in Methodist Campus Fellowship (MCF), awarded with best female artist in 2000/01 in the department of Performing Arts. Music to her is more than passion, it’s a calling as well.

This young lady (Modupe Aweda) is blessed with the potential for singing. Modupe is generally associated with youth and they say wisdom comes with age, but rarely does one person simultaneously possess both in abundance.  I truly believe that she is doing what she was made to do. If her vocal ability is unmatched… Which it is… & this is the top SINGERS of all time… An unparalleled technique, a very unique, deep vocal tone and so much soul and power. Modupe Aweda is the queen of gospel singing.

Here is her debut single SUPER GOD. The song is produced by veteran and certified music producer Wole Oni (WOMP).


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MUSIC VIDEO: Baby Rhymszs – Nghele (Dance)

“Baby Rhymszs drops the official video for his hit single titled Nghele which means Dance. Nghele which has enjoyed good air play on radio as well as in d clubs where people dance and sing along to this lovely piece and has also gotten a lot of good comments from fans from all over.

The video was directed by no other than Clarence Peters who is known for quality. Baby Rhymszs is signed to Pay Back Entertainment. Follow Baby Rhymszs on Twitter @iam_babyrhymszs.“

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NEW MUSIC: D-Black ft. Davido – Carry Go

D-Black is one hardworking Ghanaian artist who is making name for himself in the music industry in Ghana. Check out his latest effort in Carry Go where he features Omo Baba Olowo aka Davido.

“Multiple award winning Ghanaian rap star D-Black da Ghana Bwouy drops the first official single off his upcoming third studio album right here. CARRY GO
featuring Nigerian pop sensation Davido is an infectious afropop club record produced by Black Avenue Muzik producer Dj Breezy.

The catchy tune is definitely gonna be one of Africa’s biggest songs as well as your girlfriend and her girlfriend’s favourite song soon, watch out for the music video for ‘CARRY GO’ in coming weeks!”

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Carry Go

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SPORTS: Eto'o Must Become A Pure No9 - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has admitted Samuel Eto'o has yet to adjust fully to life in the Premier League with Chelsea. The Cameroonian striker is still looking for his first goal for the Blues following his August move from Anzhi Makhachkala.

Eto'o is expected to lead Chelsea's attack at Norwich City this weekend in place of Fernando Torres, who is set to be sidelined for three weeks with a knee ligament injury. If the 32-year-old is involved from the kick-off at Carrow Road on Sunday, it will be his third league start and his fifth appearance for the London side in all competitions.

Mourinho, speaking to reporters at Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Friday, said the forward had lost sharpness as a result of playing in Russia.

"The player I know, the professional I know... what happened in Russia in the last two-and-a-half years, I don't know," said the Portuguese, who had Eto'o under him at Inter Milan. "Normally when a player is one of the top players in Europe and then goes to Anzhi, the pressure goes down, the motivation and physical condition and sharpness goes down. Now he's back in top European football and needs a bit of time to find that sharpness.

He must be a more static player, a pure No9. Players have to adapt to their age, potential and condition.
Jose Mourinho on Samuel Eto'o
"He's playing a lot. He played 80 minutes this week and he is getting his form and an understanding of where he is. But the Premier League is a different picture. So give him a little bit of time."

Mourinho said Eto'o had to adapt his game in order to keep playing at the highest level.

"Players transform themselves with years," said the former Real Madrid coach. "They get stronger in some aspects of their game, but lose other strengths.

"At Inter he played wide and came inside, very fast, and I don't think can play the same way. He must be a more static player, a pure No9. Players have to adapt to their age, potential and condition."

Culled From fifa.com

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MUSIC VIDEO: Turn it Up - YQ

Hey guys! Check out the visuals of YQ's Turn It Up below. You can also download the audio (mp3) here Turn it Up produced by Laylow.

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NEW MUSIC: F.Shaw – Slow Down ft. Mr Brown

F.Shaw is one rapper who's been around for some time. In 2008, he dropped a single Moonlight serenade and then followed by My Everything (Aya Mi) which he also dropped in May, 2009.

Now he's back with this lovely rap song...he calls it Slow Down featuring Mr. Brown. Download, Share and rate this for me.


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NEW MUSIC: Kida Kudz – P.O.T.N.S. Intro Ft. Yemi Rush

Kida Kudz of UNG Label drops the intro to his much anticipated debut mixtape P.O.T.N.S (Pharoah Of The New School), and in this, he features label mate Yemi Rush.


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MUSIC VIDEO: D’Banj – Finally

D'banj's much anticipated video drops Finally! Watch Finally by D'banj below...

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NEWS: Agagu's Body Recovered, Rescue Operation Ends With 17 dead

The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, has been recovered in the Associated Airlines plane that crashed in Lagos.
Thisday was also informed that rescue operation on the ill-fated plane has ended.

As at the time of filing this report, eye witness account said that Agagu's body had been taken to the Airforce Base in Ikeja.


Culled From Thisday Newspapers

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NEWS: Agagu's First Son, Feyi Survives Plane Crash

Contrary to reports that the first son of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, Feyi, was among the dead in Thursday morning's ill-fated plane crash involving Associated Airlines, he survived and is currently receiving medical attention at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

Feyi reportedly sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash that left no fewer than 17 passengers on board dead.

It was also learnt that a member of former President Olusegun Obasanjo's family whose name could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report, was purportedly killed in the crash.


Culled From Thisday

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NEWS: LAGOS PLANE CRASH - 17 Dead, 5 Injured, Agagu’s Only Son On Board, Olu Falae’s Son Also On Board

The corpse of the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, who died recently was on board the Associated Airlines plane that crashed in Lagos Thursday.

On board the ill-fated aircraft were also Agagu's only son, Feyi, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Deji Falae and a staff in the Protocol Department of the Governor's office, Mr Layi Daji.

Also on board were Mr Tunji Okusanya Jr and his father, Tunji Okusanya. However, while Okusanya senior is said to have sustained injuries and unconscious, his son is believed to have been among those that died. The Okusanya family owns the MIC Caskets, a popular funeral undertakers in Lagos Island.

An employee of MIC Caskets, identified as Chijioke, was also among those that died in the crash.

As at the time of filing this report, Agagu's corpse had been taken to the Nigerian Airforce base. 

The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Thursday confimed that 22 passengers were on board the Associated Airlines plane that crashed in Lagos.

FAAN's spokesman, Mr Yakubu Datti said that 17 of the passengers were confirmed dead, while five passengers sustained injuries.

But it could not be confirmed as at the time of filing this report if Feyi was among the survivors of the plane crash.

Source: Thisday

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BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crash In Lagos

An Associated Airline plane carrying the body of late former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu has crashed in Lagos, according to reports.

Eyewitnesses said the scene of the crash was close to the section where JET-A1 fuel is stored at the local wing of the airport.

Fire service officials have arrived the scene, evacuating the occupants of the plane. No confirmation yet, on if there was any loss of life in the crash.

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NEWS: Jonathan Sets Up National Confab Committee

President Goodluck Jonathan has announced the setting up of an advisory committee to establish modalities for a national conference aimed at resolving issues that currently cause friction in the polity.

In today's independence day broadcast, he said the committee which will have Dr. Femi Okurounmun as its chairperson and Dr. Akilu Indabawa as its secretary will have one month to completes its  assignment.

"Fellow Nigerians, our Administration has taken cognizance of suggestions over the years by well-meaning Nigerians on the need for a national dialogue on the future of our beloved country.

"When there are issues that constantly stoke tension and bring about friction, it makes perfect sense for the interested parties to come together to discuss.
"In demonstration of my avowed belief in the positive power of dialogue in charting the way forward, I have decided to set up an advisory committee whose mandate is to establish the modalities for a national dialogue or conference.

"The committee will also design a framework and come up with recommendations as to the form, structure and mechanism of the process.

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