The Curious Mind

Brazilian super star Ronaldinho could tie the knot in August with his two 'fiancees' Priscilla Coelho and Beatriz Souza. The two women are said to have been living 'harmoniously' with the former Barcelona star since December at his £5million Rio de Janeiro mansion. Ronaldinho, who is claimed to be “adept at polygamy”, started dating Beatriz in 2016 but continued his relationship with Priscilla, which began several years earlier. The women reportedly receive an “allowance” of around £1,500 from the footballer to spend as they wish. And it is claimed he always gives the two the exact same presents, including recently buying them matching perfume during a trip abroad together. Former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho asked both for their hand in marriage in January last year and gave them both engagement rings, according to Brazilian columnist Leo Dias. He will marry the two women at a private ceremony inside the Santa Monica condominium, in the upmark...

Arsenal’s longest serving manager, Arsene Wenger, has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of this season. Wenger Wenger revealed this in a statement published on the club’s official website on Friday morning. It reads: “After a careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season. “I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years. “I managed the club with full commitment and integrity. “I want to thank the staff, the players, the Directors and the fans who make this club so special. “I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high. “To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club. “My love and support for ever.”

A FedEx employee was injured early Tuesday after a package explosion, believed to be bound for Austin and linked to previous bombings in the state’s capital, detonated at a distribution center in Schertz, Texas. The Schertz Police Department confirmed on Facebook that they responded to an explosion at the facility, which they determined came from the sorting area. NBC affiliate WOAI reported the package detonated while being transported from an upper conveyor belt to a lower one. The package contained nails and shrapnel, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.  The Washington Post  reports that the package was believed to have been headed for Austin, the site of four previous bombings. Police said “one person was treated and released at the scene.” The fire department added that the worker suffered a “non life threatening percussion type injury.” FBI San Antonio spokeswoman Michelle Lee said “we suspect it is re...

A judge has entered a ‘no-guilty’ plea on behalf of a man standing trial for matricide. The 18-year-old man, Agugu Adau, who allegedly killed his mother for refusing to hand over a charm he claimed was his inheritance, appeared before a Plateau State High Court on Tuesday. Adau, a resident of Kisaghyip village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, reportedly killed his mother who he accused of withholding a charm that was capable of making him disappear or reappear at will. He was charged with culpable homicide. The Police prosecutor, Mr U.F. Okeke, told the court that the accused committed the offence on December 29, 2016, saying that it contravened Section 221 of the Penal Code and is punishable with death upon conviction. The accused, in his plea, pleaded guilty to the crime and tried to explain how he killed his own mother. Justice Nafisa Musa, after listening to his plea, however, entered a ‘no guilty’ plea for him. “In a capital offence, the burden of ...

Runtown  Singer, Runtown, has been sued by his label, Eric Many, for an alleged breach of contract in an injunction filed at a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Monday. The label said the ‘Energy’ singer has been “deliberately breaching his contract,” The label also accused the singer, real name, Douglas Agu, of failing to fulfill his contractual obligations, recording an album without its consent, and performing at shows without approval. The record label two years ago sued Runtown, whose deal with Eric Many expires in June, over allegations similar to the ones he is currently being accused of. The legal dispute was settled out of court. This time around, the label is claiming that Runtown owes hundreds of millions. “He’s recording with artists like Del’B without the written approval of the label and without an Eric Many appointee at the point of recording as agreed in our contract,” a statement of claim read.“Runtown has also been appearing in venues and collecting ap...