#HEADLINES

= The Federal Government has nominated three Nigerian Professors who have distinguished themselves in Science, Humanities and Engineering to be conferred with the 2013 Nigerian National Merit Award.

= The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Prof. Attahiru  Jega, says the electoral body was not responsible for the arrest of some observers during the November 16th governorship election in Anambra State.

= The Borno Government has appealed to the Nigerian Army to set up a military base along Nigeria-Cameroun border in Gamboru-Ngala to fight incessant attacks on innocent citizens by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

= Some prominent lawyers in Lagos have kicked against a bill seeking to allow public officers operate foreign bank accounts.

= US officials have cast doubt on reports that Ugandan rebel leader Joseph  Kony  is negotiating his surrender in the Central African Republic.

= The European Union's chief diplomat has reported holding very substantial talks with Iran's foreign minister about the country's nuclear program, as international negotiators meet for a second day in Geneva.

= A car bomb has exploded in northeastern Iraq, killing at least 27 people and wounding 40 others.

= French Ligue 1 side Monaco have joined the chase for Golden Eaglets attacking midfielder Kelechi Iheanacho.

= Fifa has asked the Uganda FA to make changes in five key areas if they hope to develop and promote the sport better.

= Frank Ribery  has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich have announced.