OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

REJECT ANTI GAY BILL-AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SAYS TO GOODLUCK.

gays: A new law awaits Jonathan's signature              Amnesty international on friday urged Nigerian's president Goodluck Jonathan to reject a bill that would outlaw gay marriage and crackdown on gay rights after law makers approved a final version for his signature.The key elements of Nigeria's anti-homosexuality legislation,which also criminalises public displays of affection between same sex couples,had cleared the upper and lower houses pf parliament in may.Aster Van Kregten for Amnesty international,and Africa Deputy Director says ''if the Nigerian president signs the bill into law it would make Nigeria one of the least tolerant societies in the world and have catastrophic consequences for the country.Nigeria is seen as being less susceptible to pressure from western governments because,as Africa's top oil producer,it receives very little foreign aidUnder Nigeria's bill,anyone who enters into a same sex marriage or civil union can be sentenced to 14 years in prison.It also says ''any person who operates or participates in gay clubs,societies and organisations or directly or indirectly makes a public show of same sex amorous relationship commits an offence and shall be liable to a term of 10 years of imprisonment''.

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