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...

OGUN STATE SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR AFRICA'S SECOND LARGEST REFINRY YESTERDAY WITH 4 COMPANIES.{PHOTOS}.

                         The Ogun State Government,on wednesday,signed an agreement with a consortium of four private companies to build the second largest refinery in sub-Saharan Africa and the largest petroleum product depot in Nigeria.The Chairman,Petrolex Group,Mr Segun Adebutu who led other partners in the consortium to the office of the Ogun State Governor for the agreement signing ceremony,said the two projects,when completed would generate not less than 2000 employment opportunities for the citizens and greatly increase the socio-economic condition of the state.He said thee refinery is situated in the Odogbolu Local Government Ara of the State.Speaking during the ceremony,Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun,assured the consortium of his administration's commitment to fully support the project.''We habe the political will and we would support the project fully.You can be rest assured that I will get involved,when necessary,in order to ensure that the project is a success.'' the governor said.Governor Amosun added that,''any government that will get it right indeed must be private sector driven''.
In this respect,Governor Amosun said Ogun State does not just want any investment but that which will truly support the dreams,goals and economic drive of the present administration in the state.The Governor disclosed that his administration will always support people of like minds who will in turn bring positive economic development to the state.
The firms involved in the consortium include Petrolex Oil and Gas,Hyundai,Ajayi Legal Partner and Wema Bank Plc.
Adejuwon Soyinka
Senior Special Assistant {Media}
Ogun State Governor.
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