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By Adedayo Odulaja Reporter, Lagos

Second Republic Senate President, Joseph Wayas, has been barred from flying Arik Air over what the management of the airline described as unruly behaviour while onboard.

I Don't Want Everything About Me Exposed -Rita Dominic
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Daniel And Fetish Oath Smear

The longstanding disagreement between Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, and the G15 lawmakers in the State House of Assembly finally bubbled over during the week.
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Celeb

I Like Being Comfortable In What I Wear -Kel

Kelechi Ohia, the 400 level economics undergraduate of the Lagos State University (LASU), who many have come to know and address as Kel in the Nigerian music industry is one lady, who knows her onions and what she wants from the industry, which she ventured into as a result of a friend's influence during her secondary school days.
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Beyond Committees For FIFA U-17 World Cup

With the successful completion of this year's Confederation Cup held in South Africa, attention of the world will now shift to Egypt and Nigeria, as they host FIFA U-20 and U-17 World Cups respectively.
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Extra

Lean On Me

It's been very hot these last few weeks and many people are suffering from hay fever. The pollen grains in the air cause us to sneeze, cough and scratch our eyes like it's on fire. But as usual, I'm not complaining because the sunshine is worth the discomfort. Besides, it's time to relax, have fun and be a 'girlfriend.'
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The Search For A New Inspector-General Of Police

The search is on, presumably in earnest, for a replacement for the post of Inspector-General of Police (IG). The position will become vacant on July 24, as the incumbent IG, Mike Okiro, will retire on that day.
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Attah, Akpabio, Imoke And the Oil Wells

This is the story of South Eastern State, the story of old Cross River State, too. But more importantly, it is the story of the new Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. Two states, one people, one destiny, bonded by geography, history, heritage and blood. And also united so deeply by parentage, marriage, business and friendship.

The Peace Between Amaechi &Asari

The journey on the 29th of June 2009 to the Brick House Port Harcourt by Alhaji Asari Dokubo, who was led by Prince Tonye Princewill, the leader and chairman, of Board of Trustees of the Forum of Organised Opposition Political Parties (FOOPP) in Rivers State, has not only left many people agape, but also proved the critics of the Eso-led reconciliatory panel wrong.

ASUU: Time For Self-examination (2)

My submission is that there is so much corruption in the university system, and no responsible government can continue to throw funds into a drain pipe. As for the issue of salary increment, please forget it. If any increment is granted by government, other professional or rival unions in the public sector will follow suit and make the country ungovernable.

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Conversation of an Angry man

Michael Jackson: What's Nose Got To Do With It?

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died last Thursday. He was a nice guy with a broad nose - at least that is how God created him.

Candour's Niche

Right Of Reply

I have been reluctant to publish the reactions of many readers of this column for sometime now. And the reason is simple. The last time I did two years ago, some petty fraudsters used the

Scruples

Strange Gift To Miss Imo

A couple of weeks ago, something really strange and potentially disastrous happened in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The Roundtable

Talking About The Niger Delta (II)

President Umaru Yar'Adua finally unveiled the proclamation of amnesty for Niger Delta insurgents last Thursday.

Speaking Out

A Day In The Diary Of Pan-Africanism

This morning, family members, friends, comrades, colleagues and admirers of the late pan-African icon, Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, will gather in Abuja to mark the 40th day of his death with
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