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...

INEC PUBLISHES FINAL LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

INEC publishes final list of candidates for Ekiti governorship election



The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has published the final list of candidates for the Ekiti State Governorship election in its State and Local Government offices as required by law.

A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye, said following the close of nominations by political parties personal particulars and list of candidates (Form EC9) had earlier been published and in compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, the Commission is making the final publication.

The Commission reminded political parties that under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2022, any party that observes that the name of its candidate is missing from the list "shall notify the Commission in writing, signed by its National Chairman and Secretary, supported with an affidavit not later than 90 days to the election". 

It also drew the attention of political parties to Section 32(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides that failure to notify the Commission "shall not be ground to invalidate the election" adding that the final list is published in their State and Local Government offices in Ekiti State as well as their website and social media platforms for public information as required by law.

The statement further enjoined political parties to note the provisions of the law and comply with them.
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