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...

CARDINAL OKPALAEKE CONDEMNS ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, INSECURITY FACED IN NIGERIA. (PHOTO).



Cardinal Okpalaeke Condemns Economic Hardship, Insecurity Faced In Nigeria


The Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Peter Cardinal Okpalaeke has expressed worry over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship being experienced in Nigeria which according has led to wanton loss of lives and means of livelihood for many. 

Cardinal Okpalaeke who expressed the displeasure in his 2022 Christmas message to Nigerians said though the situation is certain to trigger feelings of hopelessness, he is still encouraged by the resilience of Nigerians and the collective resolve not to be broken down but the level of faith, courage and determination for better tomorrow. 

He urged Nigerians to remain firm despite challenges as God is one who always triumphs in all situations.

In spite of the difficulties faced in the country, the prelate called on Nigerians, to be joyful and thankful to God for the gift of himself to mankind at Christmas. 

He said though that the current challenges in the country may force some people not to travel home or to their preferred destinations for the Christmas celebration and accompanying reunions, but asked them not dampen allow it spirits.

Disclosing that Christmas is one of those moments to strengthen man's grip on God and reflect on his love for humanity, Cardinal Okpalaeke said that the season is a time the human vulnerability, and frailty embrace and unite with the perfection and holiness of God in the person of Jesus Christ.

Cardinal Okpalaeke said the love shown to mankind in Jesus Christ is a challenge to everyone to be worthy ambassadors of love in the world, and to move away from their comfort zone and express their love to their brothers and sisters. 

He encouraged Christians to do away with hatred, selfishness, greed, and insincerity that have kept the country where it is today and embrace love for one another regardless of tribe, tongue, region, religion or even political affiliation.

 

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