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...

RADIO LAGOS, BRAZIL TO COLLABORATE ON EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES, TRAINING.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

 RADIO LAGOS, BRAZIL TO COLLABORATE ON EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES, TRAINING


Radio Lagos/Eko FM and the Consulate of Brazil are set to collaborate on cultural exchange programmes and scholarship training opportunities for members of staff.


This was revealed during a recent courtesy visit by the management of the Radio Lagos/Eko FM to the Consul-General, Consulate of Brazil, Lagos, Ambassador Francisco Luz.


During the visit, the General Manager, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, Mr. Jide Lawal, expressed the desire to establish a working relationship with the Consulate because Brazil has a rich cultural heritage similar to that of Lagos.


He noted that the country is also well known for its colourful carnivals, samba football and huge population, stating the need for both entities to build an enduring relationship.


Lawal urged the Consul-General to engage Radio Lagos/Eko FM for the effective dissemination of relevant information about the Consulate's activities, as well as the traditions and cultural activities of Brazil, for interested members of the public.


Responding, the Consul-General, Consulate of Brazil, Lagos, Ambassador Francisco Luz thanked the delegation for the visit, pledging to collaborate and establish a working relationship with the Station, especially on cultural exchange programmes and scholarship opportunities.


He stated that the year 2022 is a special year for Brazil as it celebrates its Bicentenary Independence anniversary on September 7 and holds its General Elections in October 2022.


The Consul-General stated that the Yoruba Language is an elective subject in Universities in Brazil while many training schools are available for journalists, just as he revealed that bilateral trade between Nigeria and Brazil is also growing despite the COVID-19 pandemic.


The Ambassador gave an assurance that the Consulate would patronise Radio Lagos/Eko FM platforms to disseminate news and programmes on its upcoming activities such as the Aje Festival, the 200th Independence Anniversary and its General Elections coming up later in the year.

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