Arsenal legend tells Wenger: Sign ANYONE

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has urged Arsene Wenger to make a major statement in the transfer market before the start of the season.

Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach remains the only signing the Gunners have made in the current window, with Jamie Vardy opting to sign a contract extension at Leicester City despite interest from the north London outfit.

Gavin Long Identified as Baton Rouge Shooter

The assailant who was cut down after murdering three police officers and wounding three more in a shootout with police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sunday morning [July 17], has been identified as Gavin Eugene Long of Kansas City, Missouri. While authorities report that they have captured the two individuals who were earlier deemed possible suspects, their status has been downgraded to "persons of interest" and Long has been confirmed as the "sole shooter." Investigators are still at work to establish whether Long acted completely alone.

Mourinho, Conte and Ancelotti - the new bosses at the International Champions Cup

The International Champions Cup will see some of Europe's most iconic players, coaches and clubs compete across the world throughout the coming weeks.

Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are among the 17 sides competing at the tournament this summer.

Buhari should stop acting like grandfather of corruption – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has urged President Mohammadu Buhari to stop acting like the grandfather of corruption in Nigeria by shielding his men from probe, just as he asked Nigerians to demand the release of the authentic report of the Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He described claim by the federal government that the probe panel only looked into procurement and contracts awarded by the military between 2011-2015 because documents regarding procurement from 2007 to 2010 were not available as a clear indication of his support for corruption.

Chelsea turn to Riyad Mahrez while West Ham consider James Rodriguez

It could be more bad news for Leicester as Chelsea plot a second raid on the King Power Stadium for Algeria international Riyad Mahrez, the Sunday Mirror reports. The winger turned down an improved contract from the Foxes worth £100,000-a-week and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to sign the PFA Player of the Year.

Arms deal: EFCC quizzes Falae for receiving N100m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has quizzed a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, on his alleged role in the $15bn arms scam.

Falae, who was quizzed on Thursday by the anti-graft agency, had in February admitted to collecting N100m from a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election.

The money was reportedly given to Falae to get his party, the SDP, to endorse the then President, Goodluck Jonathan, and campaign for him.

Brazilian Football Legend Pele To Visit Nigeria

Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be the country in August for a two-day programme on youth development and empowerment.

The facilitators of the visit, Winihin Jemide Series (WJS) and Youth Experience Days Africa (YEDA), made the disclosure at a news conference on July 15 in Lagos.

The football great, is renowned for many achievements, including scoring 1,281 goals in his professional career.

Chilling text found on Nice terrorist’s phone

According to French media cops in Nice found a disturbing text on his phone which read: “I have the material.”

This latest piece of evidence backs up theories that the truck killer planned the attacks within the ISIS terror network.

21 die after drinking homemade liquor

Twenty-one labourers died after drinking toxic homemade liquor in northern India, police said Sunday, in the latest incident of alcohol poisoning in the country.

Police in Uttar Pradesh state’s Etah district said the victims started to vomit and fall sick, complaining of severe stomach aches and blurred vision after consuming the illicit moonshine late Friday.

Earlier the toll was reported at 17, with 12 people hospitalised. However four of those have since died, police said.

Arsenal to meet Argentinian striker's representatives next week

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has stated that Arsenal have been in contact with Icardi's wife Wanda Nara.

He claims that Arsenal have requested to have a meeting in London next week over a potential transfer for the Inter Milan striker.

Photo: Louis van Gaal spotted in Manchester two months after sacking

The Dutchman came back to tie up loose ends, say goodbye to friends and have one last meal at Wing's. 

Van Gaal arrived in his favourite Chinese restaurant with his wife Truus in Mr Wing's £300,000 Bentley. 

The ex-United boss, who was sacked right after winning the FA Cup, is a potential candidate to replace Marc Wilmots as Belgium manager. More photos after the cut....

Three officers feared dead after a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Three police officers were shot dead and several others injured after a man dressed in black carrying an assault rifle opened fire in Baton Route, Louisiana. The incident happened near the Old Hammond area in Baton Rouge.

 "One suspect is dead, law enforcement believes two others may be at large," the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said.

Kylie Jenner Continues To Flaunt Her Diamond Ring

Rumoured to be an engagement ring from her beau, Tyga, Kylie never misses a chance to show off her ring to the world. All of a sudden she becomes one who raises her hands intermittently.

Disturbing Photos: 6 Children Of Same Parents Allegedly Poisoned To Death In Anambra State

Six children of same parents were allegedly poisoned to death yesterday in Ekwulumili, Anambra State. Details surrounding the tragic incident still sketchy but according to Abia Facts Newspaper, unknown person poisoned a pot of food kept in their house which the children ate. Security agents are currently investigating the matter.

I remain committed to opposing the Buhari administration and APC- FFK

Video: Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba suffers horror leg break

Former Premier League striker Demba Ba suffered a potentially career-ending broken leg while playing in the Chinese Super League.

The Senegal forward, 31, collapsed during a challenge with another player, with his left leg giving way beneath the knee as he fell down.

Gunmen kill two, allegedly abduct traditional ruler in Iba, Lagos

Some armed gunmen on Saturday evening stormed Iba Community in Iba Local Council Development Area of Lagos State and kidnapped the traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Goriola Oseni.

According to an eyewitness account, the gunmen, numbering about 16, stormed the community in two boats and announced their presence by shooting sporadically into the air.

Tycoon gunned down by jealous swimwear model ex as he arrived at villa with new love

Millionaire Andrew Bush was murdered by his jealous ­ex-girlfriend as he began a romantic break with a new and younger love.

Swimwear model Mayka Kukucova, 26, gunned down the 48-year-old jeweller at his Spanish holiday home.

Video & Photos: Noah's Ark replica built for $100million by Christians who believe world is 6,000-years-old opens

A $100 millionreplica of Noah's Ark has been built by a group of Christians who believe the world is just 6,000 years old - and it features DINOSAURS.

The 500ft wooden replica of the ship from the biblical story of Noah and the Great Flood is the main attraction at The Ark Encounter, a unique US amusement park that has just opened its doors for the first time in Kentucky.

Wealthy CEO killed ex wife and made her death look like suicide while their children lay sleeping

When four young children woke one morning and couldn’t find their mum, they instinctively phoned their dad.

Their parents Michelle and Braulio had separated, and a protective order meant Braulio wasn’t allowed to step inside the family home.

So, abiding by the law, he had asked a neighbour to look for his ex-wife while he drove the children to school.

Video: Meet the boy who's a human magnet as he sticks cutlery and even mobile phones to his body

Photos: Public Fight Between 2 Prostitutes Gets Nasty and Bloody

There was commotion and confusion at Amaraku community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, after two prostitutes engaged in a bloody fight in public following a disagreement.

EFCC Questions Obanikoro’s Daughter Over N800m Bank Transaction

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday drilled Shalewa Obanikoro, the daughter of a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, over a transaction of N800m she allegedly made.
Investigators said that Shalewa was drilled at the Lagos office of the EFCC for several hours alongside her mother, Moroophat.

Zaria Clash: Falana Demands Prosecution Of Indicted Soldiers

A human rights activist and lead counsel to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Mr Femi Falana (SAN), is demanding for the immediate prosecution of soldiers and officers who were involved in the killing of 347 members of the movement in Zaria between December 12 and 13, 2015.

The latest demand comes after the commission of inquiry set up by the Kaduna State government to investigate the clash between the army and Shiites submitted its re­port to Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

I have slept with 5000 men- Nairobi’s oldest prostitute who never misses church

Read her story as published on popular Nairobi Newspaper, Standard Media.

Born and partly raised in Tanzania, Rosemary came to Nairobi where the city’s unforgiving life saw her trekking up ‘Hooker Avenue’ for the better part of two decades in the famous Gikomba, an area synonymous with the oldest profession: prostitution. 
That was in 1984 when a friend told her how well-paying flesh peddling was. She has never looked back.