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...
Wife of the Nigerian President,Hajiya Aisha Buhari and Governor of Edo State,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole are among dignitaries expected to grace this years's national women conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials {COWLSO},with the theme 'Strong Family,Strong Nation'.During a news briefing held at Bagauda Kaitho Press Centre,Alausa,COWLSO Chairman and Wife of the Lagos State Governor,Mrs Bolanle Ambode said Hajiya Buhari would serve as the Mother of the Day and also declare the conference open,while Governor Oshiomhole would be the Special Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony.The Conference,according to Mr Ambode is slated to hold between October 24 and 26,2016 at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites,Victoria Island,while other seasoned academics and facilitators drawn from Nigeria and Overseas would discuss various issues such as cause of domestic violence and consequences,building blocks of the family unit,child abuse,family finance,caring for family members with disabilities and health challenges,among others.The Lagos First Lady said the theme of the conference was carefully selected in order to stress the importance of the family unit as the core of society,because according to her,any country that would be strong must have strong family units.''The conference is designed to enrich the knowledge of women on good family values,good upbringing of children and lots more'',she said.The wife of the Governor added that there would be presentation of certificates of appreciation to notable individuals and organisation for their long-standing partnership and support for COWLSO,while an award of inspirational women of the year would also be presented to a distinguished Nigerian woman achiever,who has excelled in her chosen career,mentored other women and has supported the vision of the group.She said the annual conference,was part of the strategic intervention of COWLSO to support the activities of Lagos State Government,especially with regard to women and family matters.More photos below.
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