Man Who Defrauded Commissioners Of Police Jailed For 2 Years

A man who defrauded two police commissioners has been
jailed. Mohammed Isah was sentenced by an Ikeja
Magistrates’ Court, to two years’ imprisonment for
defrauding the Anambra and Ondo states Commissioners
of Police of N154,000.
While the Anambra CP was duped of N150,000, his
counterpart in Ondo State was swindled of N4,000.
The court held that Isah was guilty of the offence and
handed him the sentence without option of fine.
The convict was said to have operated in Anambra, Ondo
and Lagos states between June and December 7, 2015,
before he was arrested by the police in Lagos.
The Katsina-born convict had gone to the Lagos State
Police Command’s X-Squad Department in Ikeja to
complain that some policemen attached to the Rapid
Response Squad collected N188, 200 from him.
A police officer, ACP Edward Ajogun, who had served in
the Ondo Police Command before he was transferred to
Lagos in September, reportedly met him making the
complaint.
It was learnt that Ajogun had witnessed a similar scenario
of the convict framing some policemen in Ondo with the
sole aim of getting compensated.
Isah, who was immediately arrested, had reportedly
implicated policemen in Ondo and Anambra states by
taking the number plates of their patrol vehicles to the
state police headquarters on the claims that they
extorted money from him.
It was said that the Anambra Commissioner of Police had
paid him N150,000 after he alleged that the cops from
the command swindled him of N270,000.
Isah, who had used a pseudonym, Musa Mulamba, also
accused a team of six policemen on patrol in Akure, Ondo
State, of extorting N140, 000 from him. But the state
CP gave him N4, 000 for reporting the matter to the
command.
Our correspondent learnt that the allegation led to the
dismissal of the six cops.
Isah had on December 12 pleaded guilty to the three
counts bordering on fraud when he was arraigned before
the court’s Chief Magistrate, Mrs. O.A. Olayinka.
The magistrate consequently sentenced him to two years
in prison for each of the three counts, adding that the
jail terms would run concurrently without option of fine.

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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez Offered Up To $ 1M From Vivid Entertainment To Do Porn

Miss Colombia 2015 Ariadna Gutierrez reportedly received
a letter from Vivid Entertainment, the maker of several
pornographic movies and celebrity sex tapes, offering
her up to $1 million. In this photo, Miss Universe 2014
Paulina Vega (right) removes the crown from Miss
Colombia 2015 Ariadna Gutierrez in order to give it to
Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (not
pictured), after host Steve Harvey named the wrong
person the winner during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant
in Las Vegas, Dec. 20, 2015.
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES/ETHAN MILLER
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez has reportedly received
a letter from Vivid Entertainment, the maker of several
celebrity pornographic films, offering her up to $1 million
to make a film for the production house. Gutierrez was
mistakenly announced as Miss Universe 2015 by host
Steve Harvey on Sunday in place of Miss Philippines Pia
Alonzo Wurtzbach.
“Like so many others I have followed closely the debacle
that you unfortunately were a part of. That could not
have been an enjoyable evening,” Vivid Entertainment
CEO Steve Hirsch wrote in the letter, a copy of which
was obtained by TMZ. “I will pay you up to $1 million to
both make movies for and represent Vivid Entertainment.
You will pick partners, the type of sex you want to have,
and how many movies you ultimately appear in.”
In the letter, he held up the example of another
pageant winner, Vanessa Williams, and said that people
know her because of her nude photos that appeared in
Penthouse magazine in 1984, after which her Miss
America title was withdrawn. “Today Vanessa is an
accomplished actress, singer and author. She has even
admitted that the incident with Penthouse helped rather
than hurt her career,” Hirsch wrote.

Hirsch also said that the company will make a Vivid Girl
crown for her that will be “grander than anything Miss
Philippines will ever wear."
Gutierrez spoke up about the incident at the Miss
Universe event and thanked her supporters. She wrote on
Instagram on Tuesday: "I want to thank each and
everyone of you who have sent messages of support and
strength,” adding that it was her “destiny” to be
crowned Miss Universe, even if it was for a few minutes.
“I was able to bring happiness to my country after
becoming Miss Universe for only a couple of minutes,”
the 21-year-old said, adding: “Today because of that
COLOMBIA and the LATIN COMMUNITY are being
talked about in every corner of the world.”

She also said: “I also want to congratulate the Philippines
for their new Miss Universe,” adding, “The happiness
that you must be feeling must be incredible.”
Harvey has apologized for the blunder. “I'd like to
apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss
Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible,” he said
on Twitter, adding: “I don't want to take away from this
amazing night and pageant. As well as the wonderful
contestants. They were all amazing. ”
A report by Hollywood Life on Tuesday said that he is
trying to “redeem” himself after the incident and wants
to host the event again to restore his integrity.

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10 Things I Have Learned From Dating Naija Girls -

1. A girl will make a guy chase her as long as she can't
trust him.
2. Never brag in front of her. When you brag in her
present, she'll think you are trying to impress her.
instead let her brag n try to impress you.
3. Most naija guys are single while most girls are in
relationship. This is funny but true, I have a friend who
has about 7 girlfriends and these girls are all faithful to
him. I'm sure you get my point.
4. Girls like funny guys but most funny guys get friend
zoned, except for the smartass funny guys
5. Girls are different, you can't use the same tricks on
different girls. Forget it, there re no particular steps in
getting any girl. If there are steps to getting every
girl, then every guy will not have problem getting a girl.
Just know the type of woman you are dealing with then
play along and learn from your mistakes.
6. Guess what ,,If you are rich, women will chase you.
Anybody telling you that you don't need money to get a
woman is a learner. Money is always involved in one way or
the other.
7. As a guy,,, your look does not matter much.
8. Beautiful girls are easier to get than the average
ones. Only experience guys knows what am talking about.
9. Girls love sex. Most nice guys think girls don't like sex...
I'm laughing at those guys now.
10. Yes, bad guys and arrogant/proud guys always get
the girls(especially girls with low self esteem). Confident
and independent ladies will never fall for the bad guys.
BONUS----- 11. Most guys that re bashing women
( especially guys with low self confidence) are really
frustrated when it comes to dating

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Nigerians Abroad Sent $21Billion Home In 2015 -

With about $21 billion sent home by Nigerians
in diaspora in 2015, the country is the sixth
largest receiver of remittances in the world,
the Migration of Remittance Factbook 2016
has shown.
The country is also by far the largest receiver
of remittances in sub-Saharan Africa,
receiving a total of $34.8 billion this year.
The report, which relied on data gathered
from January to December 1, 2015, was
compiled by the Global Knowledge
Partnership on Migration and Development
with support from the World Bank, German,
Swedish and Swiss governments.
An analysis of the report by PREMIUM TIMES
also shows that the United States and the
United Kingdom are by far the most lucrative
destinations for Nigerian migrants. Nigerians
at home received a total of $9.4 billion ($5.7
billion from the US and $3.7 billion from the
UK) from both countries in 2015.
According to the report, the U.S. is the top
remittance-sending country in the world. A
total of $56.3 billion was sent out of the US to
other parts of the world. The second largest
remittance-sending country is Saudi Arabia
with $36.9 billion followed by Russia ($32.6
billion), Switzerland ($24.7billion) and
Germany ($20.8 billion).
The report also shows that the cost of
sending money within Africa is the second
most expensive in the world (the most
expensive being the cost of sending money
between Australia to the South Pacific country
of Vanuatu).
For every $200 remitted from South Africa to
Zambia, senders are charged 19 per cent.
The cost is 17.4 per cent to send the same
amount from South Africa- Botswana and
17.3 per cent from Tanzania to Uganda.
In comparison, it cost just 0.6 per cent to
send the same amount of money from Saudi
Arabia to Nepal and 3.1 per cent from the
United Arab Emirate to anywhere in the world.
Migration
According to the report, Nigeria is the third
most preferred destination for migrants in
Africa after South Africa and Ivory Coast.
Nigeria is the fifth emigration country in the
continent behind Somalia, Burkina Faso,
Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo.
The report observed that 2.5 per cent (23.2
million) of the total population of sub-Saharan
Africa are migrants.
The study showed that Africa is by far the
choicest destination for African migrants.
84.6 per cent of African migrants are living
within the region.
While 4.2 per cent African migrants are found
in high-income countries such as the US and
in the European Union.
The top 10 migrant destinations in the world,
the report revealed, are the US (46.1 million),
Saudi Arabia (14.6 million), Germany (11.1
million), Russia (11 million), United Arab
Emirate (8 million), UK (7.8 million), France
(7.5 million), Canada (7.4 million), Spain (6.6
million) and Australia (6.5 million).

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7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. -

Your smartphone is quickly replacing your PC as the
primary device where you shop, bank, and store your
personal information. That means it’s becoming an
attractive target for cybercriminals who want to get
their hands on your passwords and private information.
Luckily, with some care and the use of the right tools,
you can protect yourself from criminals with plans to
hijack your phone or access the sensitive data you keep
on it. Here are a few security tips for owners of Android
smartphones.
Keep your software updated
Your operating system and your applications will regularly
receive software updates. As annoying as they can be,
these updates often address known security vulnerabilities
in the software. So be sure to check for regular updates
and download them. To save on mobile data costs, update
Android and your apps on a Wi-Fi connection.
Lock your screen
Lock your screen behind a pattern, PIN, password, or a
fingerprint (if your phone has a biometric reader) to
protect your data from a thief and prevent him or her
from running up your phone bill.
Turn off cookies and autofill
Switch off autofill in your browser settings. This feature,
which stores and automatically enters logins and
passwords for web sites, can expose you to privacy and
security risks. If you want a convenient way to securely
store and manage multiple passwords, rather use an app
like 1Password. This tool creates strong, unique passwords
for every site, remembers them, and logs you in with a
single tap.
Download apps from trusted sources
Download apps only from trusted sources such as the
official Google Play and Amazon app stores. The official
app stores scan apps for malware and spyware, offering
you a little more protection than you’d get by simply
downloading apps from a random web site offering ‘free’
apps. Don’t download Android Package files (APKs) from
the web, since they bypass app store certifications and
may contain malware.
Install an anti-virus app
Your Android smartphone can scan for malware, but an
antivirus app can give you a little more peace of mind.
Have a look at the Google Play Appstore to see which
ones fit your needs and your budget.
Back up your data
Be sure to back up your data in case your smartphone
gets lost, stolen, or damaged. You can do a manual
backup to the cloud or find an app to automatically
back your data up for you. This will ensure that you can
get your information back easily if something happens to
your device.
Turn on the Android Device Manager
The Android Device Manager allows you to remotely lock,
wipe, and locate your device if it goes missing. With
Android Device Manager, you will be able to locate and
ring your phone if you misplace it. To set up this
feature, look at the security function in your settings
manager. Once you’ve configured it, you can access
Android Device Manager from any web browser, and gain
access to your smartphone.

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Five Things Nigerian Girls Want For Christmas

Black girls are often regarded as the most
beautiful and intelligent group of women in the
world. Although every lady has a unique
taste, there are certain things each one of
them crave and will not hesitate to include on
their secret Santa list.
A Great Food Processor
Although many comedians and tabloids have
tried to portray Nigerian girls as fast-food
lovers, the truth is that they love to cook!
With the modern technology making cooking
easier and faster, the average Nigerian girl
has a food machine on their ‘Santa’s list’. Get
her a food processor with several blades and
functions, and you are on your way to
stealing her heart.
Husband
This applies to the single girl. African women
are raised to be homely and family-oriented,
and so a majority of them who are above 25
and yet unmarried have the intense longing
for a husband with whom they can start a
family with.
While most of them will never admit it, a
glance on their wishlist will reveal snagging a
“husband” as Number 1. If you are dating a
Nigerian girl, this Christmas might just be the
best time to propose to her, that way you help
both Santa and yourself. Also, if you are a
single brother, ready for marriage and
searching for your ‘missing rib’…go find a
sister and propose.
Gym Membership
Keeping fit and looking trim is the new trend
for Nigerian girls, especially those in Lagos,
and so, a majority of them are saving their
hard earned registered in gym – the idea
basically is to look like most of the
celebrities.
Unfortunately, not all gyms offer great
services and those who are unable to gain
gym membership at the top sweatshops
where they can get great work out, keep
wishing for membership. They hope that
somehow, Santa will touch someone to get
them registered in one of the gyms, and for
free too.
An Unlimited Cash Account
Forget Nigerian girls, every single human in
the country and the world would do almost
anything for an unlimited expense account.
Shoes, clothes, hair, spa time…they all cost
money, and usually, for the average lady, it is
a bit of a challenge getting everything you
need to stay on top of the fashion game.
Also with an unlimited expense account, it
would easy to set up dream businesses and
live an organized life. While they know there
is a slim chance of this wish coming true,
these girls still include it on their list in faith.
Calorie-Free Alcohol
Christmas is a time for merriment and
celebration. And truth be told, there is no
party without alcohol! Unfortunately, drinking
every night at the festivities is all fun and
games until it is January and you look less
like Toke Makinwa and more like Lepacious
Bose.
Alcohol in some way, tends to add fat to the
thighs, belly and arms. So, some girls who
believe they can eat their cake and have it
now want calorie-free alcohol. Let’s hope
Santa has something in store.

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CBN Allows New Businesses Borrow From N220bn MSME Fund

CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele
The CBN also said that banks and other finance
institutions that lends to business start-ups under the
fund will be allowed to access the fund at zero interest
rate.
This was contained in the Revised Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF)
Guidelines issued yesterday by the Development Finance
department of the CBN.
Previously, only existing businesses can borrow from the
fund through their banks. The new guidelines however
removed this limitation stating, “Participating Financial
Institutions (PFIs) are required to fund start-up projects
under the MSMEDF. To encourage Deposit Money Banks
(DMBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), some
incentives shall apply.
“PFIs are expected to accept charge on fixed and
floating assets of the financed projects as collateral for
start-ups. Collateral requirement from start-ups by PFIs
(DMBs and DFIs) shall be educational certificates such
as SSCE, National Diploma (ND), National Certificate of
Education (NCE), National Business and Technical
Examination Board (NABTEB), Higher National Diploma
(HND), University degree (NYSC Certificate where
applicable) and a guarantor.
“The start-ups to access the MSMEDF must present
their Bank Verification Number (BVN). Venture Capital
Firms (VCFs) that wish to finance start-ups in form of
equity participation shall be eligible to access the
MSMEDF at 2.0 percent for investment in start-up
projects. The collateral for such facility to the VCF
shall be bank guarantee.
“Incentive shall be offered to PFIs that repay loans as at
when due. a) Start-Ups (i) DMBs/DFIs playing in this
space, shall access MSMEDF facility at zero percent
interest for on-lending at 9.0 percent (all-inclusive) to
start-ups. (ii) The PFIs shall qualify for a 50 percent
risk shared on the net outstanding balance in the case
of default. b) Other Incentives Microfinance Banks with
PAR of 10 percent and below shall be exempted from
providing financial assets as collateral to access facility
under the MSMEDF.”
In addition to the above, the CBN also reduced interest
rate it charges PFIs accessing the loan from 3.0
percent to 2.0 percent. It stated, “Interest Rates All
PFIs shall access funds at an interest rate of 2.0
percent per annum and on lend at 9.0 percent per
annum inclusive of all charges. The interest rate
chargeable under the MSMEDF may be reviewed by the
Central Bank of Nigeria from time to time.”
The decision to allow business start-ups borrow from the
fund is aimed at boosting graduate employment by
encouraging banks to lend to graduates intending to set
up businesses.
Recall that the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele while
addressing the just concluded 7th annual Banker
Committee Retreat had announced that the apex bank
would soon introduce measures to generate one million
graduate employments.
He said, “In 2016, the CBN is contemplating a programme
that would support SMEs at concessionary pricing to our
young graduates. We need to get more people to be
employed. The central bank would over the next few
weeks work out the initiative to create employment for
at least one million graduates in Nigeria in 2016. That
would entail the support from Nigerian banks and our
development partners.”

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NLC Rejects Electricity Tariff Hike

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) wednesday
rejected vehemently the increase of electricity tariffs
announced this week by the Nigerian Electricity
Regulation Commission (NERC).
At the meeting of the Central Working Committee
(CWC) of the NLC held at the Paschal Bafyau Labour
House, it said after exhaustive deliberations, the union
“noted the discordant tunes coming out from different
quarters, including government on fuel subsidy removal
and pump price increase”.NLC further noted that in
other countries, products prices are falling as a result of
the continuing crash in the price of crude oil in the
International market. In our country CWC is shocked
that we are canvassing for price increase.
According to the NLC President, Mr. Ayuba Wabba and
General Secretary, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, the NLC, they
said, “Re-affirmed its opposition to any price increase. It
therefore resolved to mobilize Nigerian to resist any
increase.”
They observed that “there have been discordant tunes
from State Governors on the issue of the National
Minimum Wage. Whereas, at one moment, they deny
that there are plans to reduce the minimum wage, at
another moment, they threaten to sack workers or
reduce the minimum wage;
“The National Minimum Wage of N18,000 has been
rendered valueless by the mindless devaluation of the
Naira and rising inflation. Moreover, it is legally due for
a review;
“It is a national law which no governor can unilaterally
review. Oppose any attempt by any governor to reduce or
tamper with the minimum wage
Mobilise all members of the Congress to any state that
reviews downward the minimum wage or resorts to laying
off workers.”
The NLC contended that “a 45% upward increase in
electricity Tariff at this point in time with the
challenges in the economy, which have adversely
reduced the purchasing power of ordinary Nigerians and
slowed down businesses, including manufacturing, is not
justifiable.
“The electricity distribution companies have continued to
exploit Nigerians by estimated billing systems for the
majority of consumers, while deliberately refusing to
make pre-paid metres available.
“It is clear therefore that the 45% Tariff increase is
an additional heavy burden on consumers and will have a
telling effect on business especially manufacturing,” they
stressed.
NLC demanded “that prepaid metres be made available
free to all consumers, and expressed disappointment over
the plan by government to re-introduce toll gates on our
highways and roads.
“Recalling the enormous public resources expended in the
past on the construction and demolition of toll gates,
CWC observed that the proceeds from toll collection
were never effectively deployed for the maintenance of
roads, but lined the pockets of favoured collectors.
Convinced that proceeds from any new toll collections will
suffer the same fate, CWC disagrees with the planned
re-introduction of toll gates,” the NLC submitted.

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