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 and his Kebbi State counterpart,Alhaji Atiku Bagudu today launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE,saying that the partnership which culminated into the launch was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability of Nigeria to become a producing nation.Speaking at the launching ceremony held at Lagos House in Ikeja,Governor Ambode said the development was a great and historic moment for both states and Nigeria,as the rice would not only be sold at highly reduced price,compared to what obtains in the market,but is also very fresh and safe for consumption.''Today is an historic day for Lagos and Kebbi States.In March this year,we signed an MOU with an understanding that we,being proudly Nigeria,we want to come out with what is made in Nigeria and what is good in Nigeria.We took all that President Muhammadu Buhari said that we need to grow our food and we decided that we will prove a point and that is what today is all about.LAKE RICE is of good quality.The major difference between LAKE RICE and the ones imported is that the imported has a minimum storage of five to six years storage life span,but LAKE RICE is fresh,'' the Governor said.He said the partnership would in the nearest future lead to an expansion of production of the rice,saying that Lagos has the largest consumption market.Giving a breakdown of the prices,Governor Ambode said that while the 50kg will sell for Twelve thousand Naira only,the two five kg would go for N6,000 and Ten Kg for Two thousand five hundred ,adding that for now,an individual would only be allowed to purchase a bag to enable it go round.More photos below.
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