A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law, yesterday, faulted the “orderly-room trial” of some traffic wardens in Abuja, over allegation of betrayal of trust and confidence.

The sudden emergence of the Muslim militant sect with its earliest base in Borno State within the past two years had gradually assumed the ferocious dimensions of an Aqaeda group whose pattern of killings and bombings is beginning to be a thorn in the flesh of security agencies in Nigeria.

FORMER Minister of Health, Professor A. B. C. Nwosu, yesterday, expressed concern over the rumour regarding the ill-health of Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, saying those who were in a hurry to see his exit were enemies of Ndigbo.

Chairman of the ministerial visitation panel to Federal Unity Colleges, Chief Sylvester Onoja, yesterday urged the Federal Government to establish Secondary Schools Commission without delay in order to arrest the dwindling standard of secondary education in NigeriaChief Onoja said the dismal performance of candidates in WASSCE, SSCE and NABTEB is traceable to the obvious lapses in the system.

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has appealed to the National Assembly to review the Petroleum Industry Bill in a manner that would guarantee the future of Nigerian workers in that sector in line with global best practices.

Engineer Segun Oni the erstwhile governor f Ekiti State removed by the Court of Appeal last year is living a modest life in his village Ifaki Ekiti. He has petitioned the National Judicial Council alleging inappropriate relationship between some of the Judges and the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN prior to the determination of the election petition that was ruled in favour of his ACN challenger at that time, Governor Kayode Fayemi.

An aide of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State on Public Relations, James Okpara, has condemned the politicisation of the health condition of Dim Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, describing it as unfortunate.

When 39-year-old Anthony Offor walked into Vanguard premises recently, it was almost difficult to know that he was suffering from hearing impairment. His neat appearance and dignified carriage initially did not give the impression that he had come to solicit for assistance. But after a question-and-written- response interview with Vanguard Metro, his mission became clear enough.

FRESH facts have emerged why the Chairman of Labour Patry, LP, in Ondo State, Dr Olaiya Oni, resigned even as the party said yesterday his resignation would not affect the party negetively.

The United States Consulate-General, Lagos has unveiled an initiative to support the efforts of government to tackle the menace of unemployment among youths in the country.

The Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc, marker of Dulux paints has reiterated its commitment to providing customers with high quality paints that not only allows consumers to fully express themselves in colours, but also in creativity, as it showcases colour centre.

For insurance professionals with an eye on other industries, such as banking and financial services, this can be frustrating. “The insurance industry is significantly more regulated than the banking sector everywhere in the world,” said Edward Woods.

The Central of Nigeria (CBN) has established a team to develop measures on how to respond to the impact of the global debt crisis on Nigeria.

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms. Amal Pepple, has taken the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) to task over the spate of building collapse in the country, urging them to provide solution to the menace.

The federal government is committed to reviewing the National Housing Policy (NHP) to meet international standards.