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...

REDLINE RAIL: LASG TO DIVERT TRAFFIC AT MURITALA MOHAMMED WAY/YABA AXIS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.




REDLINE RAIL: LASG TO DIVERT TRAFFIC AT MURITALA MOHAMMED WAY/YABA AXIS


The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on Muritala Mohammed Way in preparation for the First Phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project (Oyingbo to Agbado) from Monday, 7th March to Tuesday, 15th March, 2022.

A release signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, explained that a lane will be barred from vehicular movement for extension of the capacity of the Muritala Mohammed Way from one lane to two lanes. 

According to him, motorists from Western Avenue, inbound Yaba, will be diverted to Empire Road to access Muritala Mohammed Way while those coming from Muritala Mohammed Way inbound Yaba will also be diverted through Empire Road to connect Western Avenue onto their desired destinations.

While informing that the construction will be barricaded for the safety of the citizenry, Oladeinde disclosed that emergency vehicles will be available to tow faulty vehicles along the axis, stressing that signage will also be placed on the access roads to assist LASTMA Officers in managing traffic flow and minimising inconvenience to road users.

The Commissioner also revealed plans for the extension of the Ojuelegba/Tejuosho slip road, which is also scheduled to commence on Monday, 7th March, 2022 for a duration of six months.

Commending motorists for their patience and cooperation, Oladeinde reiterated the State Government’s commitment to the development of transport infrastructure within the metropolis, maintaining that it is vital for the multi-modal transport systems of the present administration.


 

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