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...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on friday re-launched the Lagos Weekend Television {LWT} to provide 50 hours non-stop telecast,just as he charged the management of Lagos Television {LTV} to tap into technological advancement in the media industry to better serve the public and attain global standard.The Governor,while unveiling the new LWT logo at the Combo Hall,LTV grounds,Agidingbi,also charged the operators to ride on the crest of technological development to enhance socio-economic development and empowerment of the people.The unveiling of the rebirth off LWT revived the golden era of television broadcasting of the 80s.The Governor,who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government {SSG},Mr Tunji Bello,also urged the management of the media outfit to harness the benefits of the global knowledge and entertainmnt bank to drive the process.While reiterating the belief of the present administration that the power of electronic broadcast particularly television should be properly harnessed for the day to day running of state affaors,Governor Ambode urged the management staff of the media house to air programmes that would engage the public and enhance economic development.''It is important to reiterate at this point that our government is very convinced about the need to constantly bring residents up to speed about what is new in term of information communication between us and every stakeholder in the Lagos project.We believe that without effective information dissemination machinery like LTV/LWT,our people will be kept in the dark and when that happens,the public tend to misinterpret the lofty ideas of government,no matter how commendable they are''.Governor Ambode also recalled very vividly as a young boy growing up in Lagos how the theme song of the LWT heralded the commencement of non stop weekend entertainment for every household in an era when ownership of video playing equipment was not widespread.He also paid glowing tribute to the First Executive Governor of the State,Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande under who administration the Lagos Television was conceived and delivered.The event attracted the first civilian Governor,Alhaji Lateef Jakande,some members of the State Executive Council,notables from the broadcast industry and regulators including the Zonal Director,National Broadcasting Commission,Mrs Bunmi Cole and the Executive Secretary,Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria,Mr Segun Olaleye,among others.More photos below. 
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