Man United are mad to sell Welbeck to Arsenal - Rio Ferdinand

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed his astonishment that his old club allowed Danny Welbeck to make a £16million switch to Arsenal on transfer deadline day.

The Gunners pounced for Welbeck in the 11th-hour of the summer window after injury ruled out Olivier Giroud until the new year.

However, United’s decision to sell one of their promising youth products to fellow top four rivals has left QPR defender Ferdinand baffled.

Why I prefer sex before marriage — Oluwaseyi Edun

Sensuously beautiful Seyi Edun is a budding actress who has not only found her place in the world of acting but also taking giant strides as a movie producer. As new as she is on the scene, Seyi is already being regarded as one of the fast rising stars to watch out for in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood.

In this chat with Potpourri, Seyi talks about her life as an actress, a producer and the concept behind her first produced movie ‘Eja Nla’.  She also talks about her fondness for the pop star, D’Banj, her love life and several sundry issues:

Married Actor,”DAMOLA OLATUNJI” Impregnates Actress, BUKOLA AWOYEMI

Buxomy actress, Bukky Awoyemi, popularly known as ‘Arugba’ is pregnant for married actor, Damola Olatunji. Bukola who hit fame on account of her role in Tunde Kelani’s blockbuster movie, Arugba, has since gone off radar as friends claimed she is undergoing a nine-month course of pregnancy.

It should be recalled that Damola, who is famous for his roles in Yoruba movies got married to UK-based Raliat at the Ikoyi Registry in April 2013, while he had his Bachelor’s Eve at the Troy Lounge, Lekki, Lagos.

How Cameroun arrested Sheriff in connection with Boko Haram – Femi Falana

Lagos based human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, yesterday, revealed how Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff was arrested in 2012 by the Cameroonian government for the crime committed by the deadly Boko Haram sect.

Meantime, ahead of the 2015 election, former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Professor Tam David-West, Professor Akin Oyebode and Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, have, unanimously, urged Nigerians to wake up from their slumber and use the next year’s election to bring relief to their unwholesome circumstances.

Chibok parent alleges top staff of school moved their children before Boko Haram invasion

Some parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls say they believe there is cover up in the events that occurred before the abduction of their daughters by the Boko Haram sect.

One of the parents of the girls, Bulama Jonah told Leadership Newspaper that some top staffers of Government Secondary School, Chibok, moved their wives and daughters out of the school premises less than 24 hours before the terrorists visited Chibok on the night of April 14.

Mata lined up for Juventus move

Serie A giants Juventus are believed to be planning a January move for Manchester United’s Juan Mata.

The Spaniard only moved to Old Trafford nine months ago in a £37m switch from Chelsea, but has struggled to replicate the form which saw him crowned Blues’ Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013.

Di Maria claims Real asked him not to play in World Cup final

Angel Di Maria has claimed that Real Madrid sent him a letter on the day of the World Cup final asking the Argentinian not to play against Germany for fear of getting injured.

The 26-year-old – who completed a £60million British record transfer to Manchester United this summer – has revealed that Los Blancos were concerned about the winger aggravating a thigh problem against Joachim Low’s men, which he had picked up in the quarter-finals of the competition.

Man jailed after calling and texting ex girlfriend 21,807 times in 10 months

Trying to reconnect with an ex who wants nothing to do with you is a tricky game, but the first

rule in the book is definitely do not phone and text them 21,807 times within 10 months.

One man in France somehow managed to look past this rule and has been jailed as a result of his unbelievable harassment of an ex-girlfriend.

Joel McDonald Files $3 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Jay Z, Kanye West & Frank Ocean Over The Song 'Made In America'

Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Jay Z and producer/engineer Mike Dean are facing a hefty lawsuit filed by a Brooklyn, New York musician who alleges they infringed upon his copyrighted material.

Joel McDonald filed paperwork in Manhattan Supreme Court last month, alleging Jay and West's 2011 song "Made in America" featuring Ocean was originally published by him on iTunes in 2009.

Desmond Elliot prays for Ini Edo to get pregnant

There has been a call for prayer for one of Nigeria’s finest actresses, Ini Edo, to conceive before the year runs out on one of the numerous Facebook accounts ascribed to actor, Desmond Elliot.

In the message, Nigerians were asked to say amen to the prayer that the Nollywood diva, who has put smiles on a lot of faces in the country would have a reason to smile before the year runs out.

Chris Giwa has been arrested by EFCC

Chris Giwa, who claims to have been elected NFF president, has been quizzed by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency EFCC.

The associate’s banking transactions between January and June this year were put at 300,000 Naira, but between June and August, the transactions had skyrocketed to 250 million Naira.Giwa was whisked away from his Abuja home Friday by EFCC operatives to answer to the banking transactions of one of his associates.

Jealous Boyfriend Bit Girlfriend’s Lip In Violent Attack

18 year old, Chantelle Ward was violently attacked by her thug boyfriend, who had bitten her lip and left her tethering in pain when her top lip went off.

He was arrested and found guilty of wounding with intent, but he was feeling like he owns the world when he was seen with a grin on his face when he walked away from the court.

Nollywood Actor’s Second Marriage Collapses For Beating Wife

This second time when we thought that the marriage of Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta could have lasted a little longer but it has ended in divorce.

The wife had ran away just like his first wife and son and eloped with the daughter of ex-Kwara Governor Alhaji Muhammed Lafiaji several months back.

Man Decides To Have A Manchester United Themed Wedding

A Kenyan man went against all odds to make sure that he got married in a Manchester United themed wedding, a lot of people are saying that it is loyalty to his club but others said that its obsession and stupidity.

We know that weddings are supposed to be special and we are wondering how this bride felt during the wedding or if she is also a Manchester United fan too.

Atiku Abubakar declares interest in the 2015 presidential race

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election on the ticket of the APC. Atiku said he will declare officially on Wednesday, September 24. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mallam Garba Shenu, in Abuja this morning.

Am A Business Man Now -Jim Iyke

Few months ago, Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke did not hesitate in blushing over and speaking on his friendship /relationship with Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari, but now the celebrated actor bars media men from asking him questions with regards to Nadia Buari.

Court ‘freezes’ Dangote’s accounts in 20 banks over debt

A Federal High Court has temporarily frozen at least 20 accounts belonging to Sani Dangote, a brother to billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, over his alleged failure to pay a N5.2 billion obtained from Union Bank.

All cheques drawn on all of Mr. Dangote’s accounts in 20 banks are not to be honoured, the court in Lagos ordered Thursday.

Pastor Oyakhilome replaces his wife's online profile to singer Sinach picture

Popular gospel singer and songwriter Osinachi Kalu popularly known as Sinach has replaced Anita Oyakhilome on Christ Embassy Church's website run by the world-famous Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.Last week, Mr Oyakhilome served her husband with divorce papers in London through her lawyers Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors.

More trouble for the Oyakhilomes as U.K. Commission probes Christ Embassy over payments

According to a new report on Premium Times, the imminent breakup of their marriage may be the least of the problems popular mega-church pastor, Chris Oyakhilome, and his wife, Anita, are facing  at the moment as the United Kingdom agency is investigating the UK branch of their church, Christ Embassy, over controversial payments.

The United Kingdom Charity Commission has launched a probe into the transfer of at least N941 million (£3.6 million) by the church to overseas entities between 2008 and 2012.

Sagna digs at Arsenal ahead of Emirates return

Bacary Sagna has lit the fuse ahead of his return to Arsenal by claiming he ‘boosted’ his career by making the move to Manchester City.

The French full-back, 31, left the Gunners in the summer on a free transfer after seven years of service at the Emirates, but Sagna may be in for a hostile welcome when City travel to Arsenal next Saturday after his latest comments.

Valdes set for Liverpool medical after accepting contract

Victor Valdes is set to have a medical at Liverpool after the Reds agreed terms on a deal to sign the former Barcelona goalkeeper.

Valdes has been without a club since leaving Barca at the end of last season, and after his switch to Monaco collapsed because of fitness concerns, Liverpool have moved in.

Rosicky Wants Move Away From Arsenal

The transfer window only closed a few days ago, but Arsenal veteran Tomas Rosicky admits he is already considering his future at the Emirates Stadium.

Rosicky, who penned a two-year contract extension in April, has struggled for first-team football in the last 12 months, and is yet to start a match so far this term.

Arsenal line up deal to sign free agent defender Yepes

Arsenal are considering offering a contract to 38-year-old defender Mario Yepes, according to reports in Colombia.

The Gunners are in need of defensive reinforcements after failing to sign a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen during the transfer window, and Arsene Wenger has now turned his attention to Yepes.

Joan Rivers dies aged 81

Comedian and TV host Joan Rivers has died.

Rivers, 81, had been on life support in Mount Sinai Hospital following a cardiac arrest in New York last week.

In a statement, her daughter Melissa said she died surrounded by family and friends.

She thanked hospital staff for their ‘amazing care’.

DJ Xclusive, Rotimi Alakija Denies Being the Son of African’s richest woman ‘Folorunsho Alakija’

The EME Disc Jockey ,DJ Xclusive has debunked reports by an international business magazine, Business Insider that he is the biological son of Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija. 

Business insider listed him among the world’s hottest billionaire’s children. the magazine claimed that, Rotimi Alakija AKA Dj Exclusive is the son of Folorunsho Alakija, No. 698 on the Forbes list and the richest woman in Africa, worth $2.6 billion.