By Funmi Komolafe A national policy against child labour is being considered by the Federal Government in an accord with the ILO that  child labour is antithesis to decent work. Therefore, efforts are being made to eradicate the  phenomenon.

By Dennis Agbo ABAKALIKI—CHIEF Justice of the Federation,  Justice Idris Kutigi has directed the Chief Judge of Ebonyi state, Justice Alloy Nwankwo, to respond to a petition against him, which accused him of attempting to truncate justice in a case involving his brother in-law.

Dependable sources close to military authorities disclosed in Abuja that President Umaru Yar’Adua has ordered the State Security Service (SSS), initially handling investigations to hand over the main investigations in the matter to the DMI with a view to getting to the roots of the matter faster.

By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—About 126 armed robbers including kidnappers have been arrested in Anambra state between January and June this year, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Musa Bello has said.

By Emmanuel Ovuakporie Director-General of  Nigeria Institute of  Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Danfulani Ahmed, has observed that the 1976 purge of the civil service is still haunting public servants in the country.