16-year-old housemaid tortured with iron by boss and neighbour (Photo)

A woman, Fatima Williams, and her neighbour, Waliu Yusuf, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly brutalising a 16-year-old girl, identified only as Kemi, with a hot iron and electric cables.

It was learnt that the Kemi who was brought from Cotonou, Benin Republic, had been reportedly living with Williams, popularly called Alhaja, on Soji Adepegba Close, Allen Avenue, Ikeja,since January 2016 as a housemaid.

It was gathered that the victim was allegedly tortured for not sweeping Williams’ compound last Thursday.

They are Cool! Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend spotted with Marc Anthony and wife

Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony prove they are indeed friends as they posed with their respective lovers backstage of her All I Have a show in Las Vegas on Saturday evening.

Marc attended the show with his 28-year-old wife Shannon De Lima while and J-Lo's choreographer beau Casper Smart who is 29 was by her side.

Beautiful Photos of Munachi Abii as bridesmaid (Photos)

The ex-beauty queen was a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding over the weekend.

SHOCKING! Soldier pluck out eyes of FRSC Officials for preventing them from torturing civilian

An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Segun Enikuemehin, who dared to ask some military men who were assaulting a civilian to desist from such a dastardly act is currently at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) with one of his eyes totally damaged.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when Mr. Enikuemehin came upon the military men beating a harmless civilian,reports Sahara Reporters.

Convinced that the military officials would beat the man to death if nothing was done, he reportedly walked up the angry soldiers and pleaded that they let the man go or hand him over to the police if he had done something illegal.

Actress Angela Okorie stuns in her pre-birthday photos

The actress is counting down to her birthday with stunning photos.

OMG! Transgender woman dismembers body found burnt in street in Turkey

The badly-burned body of a young transgender woman who went missing last week has been found burnt by the side of a road in Istanbul. 

It is the latest in a series of hate crimes in Turkey shocking the LGBT and international community. 

Sex worker Hande Kader was last seen getting into a client's car - and her partner raised the alarm and filed a missing persons' report when she did not return last week.

Guys, Lynxxx has a powerful message for you!

Lynxxx shared this quote discouraging men from dating several women and wrote

Theres certain things age just doesnt bring and maturity is one.. Maturity isnt your body type, ur build or ur financial situation.... Its your state of mind, body and soul and the ability to make the right choices.

Chelsea FC Looking to sell their star Midfielder to Real Madrid

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is seriously considering leaving the Blues this summer. Antonio Conte, the new manager, is unconvinced by the midfielder’s quality and could be willing to sell at the right price.

According to reports from Catalan newspaper Sport, Fabregas is contemplating whether to leave the Blues and his preferred destination is Real Madrid.

Lagos Socialite put Her Massive Boobs on display at an Event (Photos)

It seems this lady has come to stay. She is almost everywhere now and everyone seems to be on her case. I bet she might not take opportunity of this fame she is gathering little by little and shoot herself into limelight.

#Rio2016: Da Silva wins first Brazil athletics gold

Brazil’s Thiago Braz da Silva set a new Olympic record of 6.03m to claim gold in the men’s pole vault at Rio 2016.

Defending champion Renaud Lavillenie of France looked on course to retain his title after clearing a height of 5.98m.

Nasarawa State | NDLEA officials kill headmaster

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Sunday allegedly shot dead a primary schoolteacher, Abubakar Inusa, in Nunku community, in the Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.

A witness, who did not want his name in print, said that the NDLEA officials invaded the community at about 8pm and shot sporadically into the air.

Oscar Morel charged with shooting dead US Imam and friend

A New York man has been charged with the double murder of a Imam and his friend, in a brutal daylight slaying that has shocked Muslim communities across the US.

Police said late on Monday that Oscar Morel, 35, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder over the deaths of Imam Maulama Akonjee, 55, and Thara Uddin, 64, just hours after thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral of the two men.

Prisons board dismisses 23 officers, suspend 11 others over recent Jailbreaks

The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) has sacked three senior Prisons officers serving in Kuje Medium Security prison and three other senior officers serving in Koton Karfe prison for their alleged complicity in the escape of prisoners from the respective prisons.

The board took the decision at its emergency meeting held on Thursday 11th August, 2016.

The dismissal letters dated 12th August, 2016 were signed by the Secretary to the Board Alhaji A A Ibrahim.

Governor Mimiko’s Commissioner, Special Assistant resign, defect to APC

The Ondo State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperative Services, Yetunde Adeyanju, has resigned her appointment.

Similarly, Hon. Giwa Rasheed, a Special Assistant to Governor Olusegun Mimiko has also resigned.

The duo said they were joining the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Troops nabs Corper, others for vandalizing national assets in Borno (PHOTOS)

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol at the outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, on Monday, arrested four suspected vandals of critical national assets.

The patrol team intercepted Aliyu Jubril, 24 years and a member of National Youth Service Corps; Ismail Baba, 22, and a student of Ramat Polytechnic; Mohammed Suleiman, 25, a driver and Mohammed Bukar, 15, and assistant to the driver, at Silo along Maiduguri-Damboa road while attempting to cart away heavy armoured cable belonging to Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) they had vandalized.

ASUU strongly against Ishaq Oloyede's appointment as JAMB Registrar, calls for his probe

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has strongly kicked against the appointment of former Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Professor Ishaq Oloyede as JAMB Registrar.

The union is, therefore, calling for his probe, saying that his era as Vice Chancellor was marred with anti-democratic and anti-union antecedents.

ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi while addressing newsmen in Lagos on Monday said, “Given our inside knowledge of his anti-democratic and anti-union antecedents antecedents, Professor Oloyede is the last person that we expected to be so honoured with a national appointment of that status in the education sector.”

Shehu Sani says El Rufai joined PDP to destroy Nigeria for 16 years

Sen. Shehu Sani (APC Kaduna Central) said Gov. El-Rufai of Kaduna State had no justification to blame the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Nigeria’s problems.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, during his visit on Tuesday, to condole with Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, over his mother’s death, at his the Tudun Wada residence, in Kaduna. Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State (2nd right), and Senator Sheu Sani.

Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, Sani said all defectors from PDP were part of the party and should not absolve themselves of blame.

#Rio2016: Nigeria’s D’Tigers crash out after defeat to Brazil

Nigeria’s D’Tigers on Monday crashed out of the ongoing Rio Olympics men basketball event, losing 69-86 to hosts Brazil.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team showed some signs of exploit in the early minutes of the game but succumbed and never regained its focus from the second quarter of the game.

Alade Aminu, Ike Diogu, Uzoh Ben, Chamberlin Oguchi were all at their best as Nigeria dominated proceedings in the first quarter, having led 16-15.

OMG! Moments US Basketball Player DeAndre poses with US Gymnast Ragan Smith at #Rio2016

28-year-old American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers, DeAndre Jordan is 6ft 11in while artistic gymnast Ragan Smith, 16,  is 4ft 6in. Both are pictured together at Rio, Brazil.

'C.Ronaldo has signed a new contract, it'll be tough to surpass him in Forbes list' - UFC Fighter McGreggor

UFC champion Conor McGregor has revealed that his friend Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract at Real Madrid, hence it'll be tough to surpass him as Forbes highest earning sportsman.

McGregor, 28, who recently met up with Ronaldo, 31, in California, appears to have let slip that Ronaldo has put pen to paper on a new deal to keep him in Spain for the rest of his career.

Seyi Shay slays on the covers of Complete Fashion magazine's latest issue

International superstar Seyi Shay is on the cover of this month's Complete Fashion magazine alongside "Falz D' Bhad Guy". The Air Brush crooner takes a very subtle and conservative approach on the Complete Fashion cover. She looks very sophisticated and demure.

Seyi Shay speaks on handling controversy, working with the United Nations on "what she really really wants" & her brand new single everyone is talking about "Air Brush".

Wow! Kerry Washington makes pregnancy looks so beautiful

Actress Kerry Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha are expecting their second child together. The 39 year old actress was spotted out in LA looking happy.

Have you imagine an Hotel with a Rain forest and Artificial beach ... Take a Look(PHOTOS)

The world's first hotel which would have it's very own rainforest, an artificial beach, splash pool and trees that spray mist, is scheduled to open in Dubai in 2018. With a reported build cost of £230million, the Rosemont Hotel & Residences is a five-star hotel and apartment project.

Hotel Managaers - Hilton brand Curio offered a glimpse into what the 75,000-square foot, man-made jungle will look like when it opens to visitors.

OAP Stephanie Coker stuns on the Cover of TW Magazine

Media personality, Stephanie Coker is totally slaying for this TW Magazine cover. In this issue of the magazine, she tells TW why she never settles for less, and how this unwavering mindset has been the secret of her success.

Kendall Jenner spotted with a Rapper ... No not A$AP Rocky (photos)

The model, who is rumoured to be dating rapper A$AP Rocky, was pictured with another rapper and designer, Tyler The Creator as they left a restaurant after having lunch together in LA.

Wow! See how South African rapper AKA surprises his mom with a brand new car

South African rapper AKA reduced his mother, Lyn Forbes to tears when he presented her with a brand new car on Monday.

In videos posted online by the car dealer Prince Costinyo, the Hip-hop star who accompanied his mom to a car dealership tricked her into believing that her application for a new car had been rejected.

That Moment VP Osinbajo and friends meets 80-year-old woman who taught them at Igbobi College

"The Reward of a Teacher is no longer in heaven. I can now see mine here on earth," - Those were the words of 80-year-old Mrs Odunisi who was super excited to see the Boys she taught Economics at Igbobi College, Yaba, who have grown to be men. Some of those she taught in Class 1975 are Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Mr Babatunde Fowler, Chairman Federal Inland Revenue Service and Mr Adeyinka Asekun, Chaiman Wema Bank PLC.

The men all came together over the weekend to celebrate one of their own, FIRS boss Tunde Fowler, who recently turned 60.

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Army reacts to Boko Harams request for prisoner swap for Chibok girls release

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Abayomi Olonishakin‎ today responded to Boko Haram's request for their members who are in custody of the Federal government to be released in exchange of the kidnapped Chibok girls. The sect members made the demand in a video released yesterday August 14th.

Anthony Martial's ex-wife faults Manchester United for their failed relationship

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial's ex-wife and mother of his child, Samantha Helena has opened up on her failed relationship with the player after six months of separation.

Anthony Martial, 20, and Samantha Helena,19, the mother of his only child Peyton, both went their separate ways early this year after the Sun UK revealed that the striker cheated on her with X-factor contestant Emily Wademan in Paris.

Budget Padding: How Buhari plans to deal with Dogara, others

With conflicting claims by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his allies that the anti-corruption agencies lack powers to try them for padding the 2016 budget, it has emerged that the Federal Government has already settled on how to deal with any of them found wanting.

Vanguard learned from competent sources close to the matter that the Federal Government has unleashed its agents to shop for credible evidence of criminal adulteration of the budget that would make it difficult for any of the key suspects  to escape prosecution.