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...

BABY FOODS,CEREALS AND CRISPS CONTAINS HIGH LEVEL OF CANCER RISK CHEMICALS.

Three baby foods as well as crisps, cereals and chips contain raised levels of a chemical linked to cancer according to research from the FSA (file picture used above)             According to the Food Standard Agency {FSA}in Britain,found higher than expected levels of ''acrylamide'' in a range of popular products.The substance which develops during th cooking process,has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.The Food Standard Agency conducts annual tests for acrylamide in food products.Its survey for 2013 was published this week,found high levels of the chemical in apple rice cakes from organix,sunny start baby wheat flakes and Heinz Breakfast banana multigrain for babies.Also affected were crips,cereals and some frozen potato products,which were found to be likely to develop too much acrylamide if cooked to package instructions when food is cooked at high temperatures,a process called maillard reaction makes it brown and adds taste and crunch.However,the reaction creates acrylamide.The chemicals is also used in industry to make polymers for applications in paper making,water treatment and sealants.Though they have not advised consumers to stop eating the affected foods.More photos below.                                                                                                                                               Table shows which brands were tested for the chemical acrylamide - which has been linked to cancer 

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