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...
In line with the state government's commitment to the welfare of retired civil servants/ pensioners from the State Public Service,Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has disclosed that a total sum of Two billion six hundred and ninety eight has been earmarked for next year budget for the construction of Ederly Care Centers across the five administrative division of Lagos.He said,the Elderly Care Centers,which will be constructed at Ikorodu,Badagry,Epe,Alimosho and Lagos Island,was a demonstration of hi administration's commitment to the welfare of the senior citizens in appreciation of their contributions to the development of the State and the Nation while in active service.Governor Ambode stated this at this years Lagos State Senior Citizens/Pensioners Day celebration,organised by the State Ministry of Establishment,Training and Pensions at the Vantage Point Event Center,Acme Road,Agidingbi,Ikeja,saying the desture was to reassure them that their relevance in the society did not end on the day of their retirement from public service.Speaking through his Deputy,Dr.Idiat Oluranti Adebule,Ambode noted that his administration has shown genuine commitment to the worker's welfare including retirees right from the inception through regular payment of salaries of those in active service and prompt payment of retirees benefits especially those that have accrued over the years.He informed the Retirees/Senior Citizens that his administration had earlier paid a total sum of Twenty one billion,nine hundred and twenty nine Naira as accrued pension rights to Five thousand and twenty seven retirees,while another One billion and five Naira intervention fund was also approved for the payment of the outstanding gratuities and accrued pensions to Local Government retirees and the balance of One hundred and two percent pensions arrears.While describing the theme of this celebration: 'Take a Stand Against Ageism' as instructive and appropriate,the Governor deplored the increasing discrimination and prejudicial attitudes towards older old age and aging process in the society.
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