OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).
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...
Senator Lanre Tejuoso's wife Mrs Mojisola Tejuoso,celebrated her 50th birthday in Lagoa yesterday and a lot of Nigerian Senators including the Senate president himself attended the colouful event.Today monday morning,Senator Saraki who urges Ooni-elect to work for National Unity,congratulated the Ooni of Ife Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and advised him to concentrate on further solidifying the role of the Yoruba people in national unity.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser {Media and Publicity},Yusuph Olaniyonu,wished the Ooni a long and peaceful reign,sound health and many years of service to his people.According to the Senate President,the Ooni elect has so many things in common with the immediate past Ooni,which include but not limited to being widely travelled,exposed,versatile,well informed and somebody devoted to community service.He noted that the appointment of Prince Ogunwusi could not have come at a better time.Saraki said ''I am particularly delighted that the approval of your appointment by the Governor of Osun state,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,came at a time when the youthful zest,experience,and knowledge of global best practices,which you possess in abundance are needed to move the traditional institution and most especially,the revered throne of the Ife Kingdom,to the next level.I have no doubt that your present assignment would greatly enhance the bond of unity that exits among the Yorubas as well as contribute immensely to the growth and development of our dear country''.The Senate President assured the new monarch that the Senate,under his leadership,will continue to hold the traditional institution in high esteem,considering the role they play in ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people,promotion of worthy cultural values in the society and sustenance of national traditions.''May your ascension to the throne of your forebears mark the beginning of a new era of prosperity,peace,development and progress for your immediate subjects,the Yoruba race and the entire nation.It is my prayer that the people of Ife and the entire Yorubaland would find in you a rallying point for unity,peace and progress just like they did during the time of your predecessors''.More photos below. 
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