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...
Senate President,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,today sunday,congratulated Mrs Funke Egbemode,on her re-election as the President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors {NGE},during the guild's Biennial Convention in Lagos.Saraku,in a statement by his Special Adviser,Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,in Abuja,noted that the choice of Egbemode,who is the Managing Director and Editor in Chief,New Telegraph Newspapers,is a clear testimony that she has successfully justified the confidence reposed in her by her colleagues in the past year.Saraki said:''I can only admonish her to work harder to extend the frontiers of her achievements as the President of the NGE.Her return unopposed is a fitting tribute to the fact that her contributions have been recognized.As they say: ''the reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more''.He also lauded the NGE for the peaceful and transparent elections while urging the body to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ} and other critical stakeholders to rid the journalism profession of quacks and imposters whose activities daily undermine the credibility of the true professionals.As Tijaniya's worldwide celebrate 31st Maoulud of Shiekh Ibrahim Niyas,Sheik Ahmah Tijani Kaolak,to my late father's mausoleum.Baba was a major supporter of the Tijaniyah Movement during his lifetime.We are grateful for the visit and prayers.More photos below.
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