Kwankwaso Ratifies Malaysian as Vice Chancellor of N’West University, Kano

Kano State government has ratified the appointment of Professor Dato Dr. Mohammed Razali Bin Agus as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the North West University, established by the government of Kano state.

Professor Bin Agus was until recently, the Vice Chancellor/Chief Executive, Twintech International College of Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Also appointed are Faruk M. ‘Yanganau, Registrar, Sunusi Nassarawa, Librarian while Yusuf Isa is to serve as the University Bursar.

Receiving the new principal officers in his officers, the state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso charged them to be steadfast in nurturing the university into an enviable model in Nigeria and beyond.

Governor Kwankwaso said although the task of managing a new tertiary institution is a challenging responsibility, he was confident that principal officers will live up to expectation taking into consideration their antecedents.

He thanked the chairman and members of the implementation of the university for a job well done, hoping that they will continue to work hand in hand with its new management to achieve the desired goals.

In his remarks, the chairman of the Implementation Committee of the University, Professor Hafiz Abubakar told the government that all the principal officers were recruited after painstaking assessments and interviews, assuring that with men of their calibre, the university will commence its activities on a sound footing.

On his part, Professor Dato Dr. Mohammed Razali Bin Agus, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues promised to work diligently towards growth of the university and the development of education in the state.

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Governor Dies at 87

Late Ola Vincent

The former Central Bank Governor, Mr  Ola Vincent,  is dead. He died Monday at  St.  Nicholas Hospital, Lagos.

Ola Vincent, an economist and  CBN Governor from 1977 to 1982 was born  May 16, 1925.

Nollywood upcoming Actress Seun Ogunlade Passes On

 

Seun Ogunlade is an upcoming actress. Heard She fell ill somedays ago and died this morning. SO SO sad! May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

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2Face Idibia, Davido, D’Banj, P-Square, Tiwa Savage Others Nominated for 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards

The Channel O Music Video Awards will be talking place on November 19, 2012 and organizers have announced this year’s nominees.
13 Nigerian artistes recieve nods, including pop singers 2face, D’banj, Psquare, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Davido, Mo’Cheddah, Brymo, and Orezi. Higlife singer Flavour, R&B diva Tiwa Savage and rappers Naeto C and Ice Prince are also up for nominations.

Dbanj: Nominated In Most Gifted Video Of The Year Category With Brymo
Kenyan pop group Camp Mulla who have had a fantastic run in the last year lead the list with four nominations – in the ‘Most Gifted East African video of the Year’, ‘Most Gifted Newcomer video of the Year’, ‘Most Gifted Video of the Year’, and ‘Most Gifted Group/Duo’.
D’banj, Brmyo, Ice Prince and Davido are nominated twice.  D’banj and Brymo are however the only two Nigerian acts to make the ‘Most Gifted Video of the Year’ category.

The awards, now in its ninth edition will hold at in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa

Most Gifted South video of the Year
Cashtime Fam – Shut It down (Stundee)
HHP – Bosso
Shota Feat. Shana – Taking You Home
Zeus – Dancing Shoes
Paul G Feat. Maezee – The Feeling
Shugasmaxx Feat. Moneoa – Take It Easy

Most Gifted Hip-hop video of the Year
Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa Daar
L-Tido – Smash
Ice Prince – Superstar
M.Anifest – Makaa Maka
K’NAAN Feat. Nas – Nothing To Lose

Most Gifted West African video of the Year
D-Black Feat. Mo’Cheddah – Falling
Wizkid – Pakurumo
Sarkodie Feat. Obrafour – Saa Okodie No
Naeto C – I gentle
Wande Coal – Private trips

Most Gifted R&B music video of the Year
Lloyd Cele – Hero
Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy
Flavour Feat. Tiwa Savage – Oyi

2Face Idibia – Be there
Habida Feat. Cannibal – My Reason

Most Gifted East African video of the Year
Keko Feat. Madtraxx – Make You Dance
Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop
AY feat Sauti Soul – I Don’t Want To Be Alone
K’Naan Feat. Nas – Nothing To lose
Navio – One & Only

Most Gifted Dance video of the Year
DJ Zinhle Feat. Busiswa – My Name Is
DJ Cleo – Facebook
OS3 Feat. Tchoboly – Mokongo
Davido – Dami Duro
Bucie – Get Over It
Cpwaa – Hnmm

Most Gifted Newcomer video of the Year
Toya Delazy – Pump It On
Davido – Dami Duro
E.L. – Turn The Lights Down
Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop
Donald – I Deserve

Most Gifted Afro Pop video of the Year
Jozi – Ugologo
DJ Sbu Feat. Zahara – Lengoma
Gal Level feat Toniks – Money
Brymo – Ara
Maurice Kirya – I Don’t Want To Fight

Most Gifted Reggae video of the Year
HHP Feat. Lutan Fyah, Omar Retnu – Baheitane Remix
Buffalo Souljah Feat. Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa
Ice Prince – Juju
Orezi – Booty Bounce
Wyre – Dancehall party

Most Gifted Kwaito video of the Year
Kabelo Feat. Professor – Amapantsula’Ajabulile
Spikiri Feat. Brown Dash, Teargas, Skhoko, Bricks & Madluphuthu - Ngeke Balunge
Big Nuz – Serious
Ees Feat. Mandoza – Ayoba
The Dogg Feat. Bricks – Tromentos

Most Gifted Video of the Year 
Dj Zinhle Feat. Busiswa – My Name Is
Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi – Tswa daar
Toya Delazy – Pump It On
Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy
Big Nelo – Sente o beat
D’banj – Oliver Twist
Brymo – Ara
Sarkodie Feat. Obrafour – Saa Okodie No
Camp Mulla – Fresh all day
AY Feat. Romeo & Lamyia – Speak With Your Body

Most Gifted Female Video of the Year
Zahara – Loliwe
Lizha James Feat. Perola – Leva Boy
Tiwa Savage – Love Me, Love Me, Love Me
Mo’Cheddah Feat. Phenom – See Me
Keko Feat. Madtraxx – Make You Dance

Most Gifted Male Video of the Year
Khuli Chana Feat. Notshi –  Tswa Daar
PRO – Makasana
Big Nelo – Sent
D’banj – Oliver Twist
AY Feat. Romeo & Lamyia – Speak With Your Body

Most Gifted Group/Duo 
Mi Casa – Heavenly Sent
Liquideep – Still
Camp Mulla – Fresh All Day
Buffalo Souljah Feat. Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa
P-square Feat. Akon & May D – Chop My Money

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Wizkid And Nwachukwu uti Wins Awards at Yesterday’s NEA in New York

A big congrats to Nwachukwu Charles Uti for winning 'Best Entertainment Personality Award' at the NEA Awards 2012..

EME’s Wizkid took home two plaques yesterday, at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)