#HEADLINES

 = An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced five men who kidnapped the wife of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Alhaja Muibat Salaam, to 27 years in prison.

= The Ministry of Aviation has set up an “unofficial probe team” to get the identities of those who leaked information on the purchase of two BMW 760 Li HSS cars by Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah. 

 

= The West African College of Surgeons is seeking collaboration with state governments on the development of middle level management surgical capacity.

 

= The Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang has cautioned the Presidential Advisory Committee on National Conference led by Senator Femi Okurounmun to ensure that the outcome of the conference reflect the wishes and aspiration of the Nigerian people.

 

= No fewer than 100 buildings were demolished and countless persons displaced as the Ogun State Government embarked on its road expansion project. 

 

 = The health of Libyan Al-Qaeda suspect Abu Anas Al-Libi on trial in New York has deteriorated since he was arrested in Tripoli, according to his son.

= Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has arrived in South Sudan, as pressure mounts over the contested flashpoint enclave of AbyeiI and other issues.

 

= A Palestinian militant has been shot dead by Israeli troops in the West Bank, the Israeli army has said.

 

= Relegated Shooting Stars of Ibadan are set to fire coach HAKEEM BUSARI as they embark on “a massive re-organisation” for an instant return to the top flight.

 

= Arsene Wenger has once again asked for more time to make up his mind on a new deal. The Arsenal manager says he will reveal his decision early in the New Year. 

 

= American actress Sandra Bullock was among the big winners at the Hollywood Film Awards in Los Angeles, California, yesterday. The 49-year-old actress picked up the Hollywood Actress prize for her thrilling performance in 3D space movie 'Gravity'.