#HEADLINES

= President Goodluck Jonathan has called on aggrieved candidates of political parties in the just concluded Anambra State gubernatorial election to seek redress in court. 

= Senate President David Mark has pleaded with the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities to reconsider their position and return to classes.

= Meanwhile the Academic Staff Union of Universities has advised parents not to risk the lives of their children by sending them to campuses.

= New operators in the nation’s power sector have asked for increase in electricity tariff in the midst of worsening power situation in the country. The operators have already jerked up service charge from N750 to N1, 500 monthly.

= Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State has accused the Presidency of showing lack of compassion in dealing with issues relating to the welfare and progress of the people of the state.

= According to reports, Libya has deported 360 Egyptians who arrived on two flights with forged visas.

= Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has rejected protesters' demands that she step down, amid ongoing clashes in Bangkok.

= Croatian voters have backed proposals to ban same-sex marriages in a referendum. Two-thirds of those who voted approved changes to Croatia's constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

= Officials have said Super Eagles World Cup foes will determine the countries the Eagles will play against in build-up matches for Brazil 2014.

= According to reliable sources in the Sports Ministry the sum of N280 million has been approved for the payment of outstanding salaries of national team coaches led by Stephen Keshi.

= British singer Leona Lewis has taken aim at pop stars such as Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, for turning young children on to their raunchy dance routines.