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...

NIGERIA NEEDS CHANGE OF NAME IN 2023- MOGHALU. (PHOTO).


Nigeria needs change of name in 2023, says Moghalu

1 January 2023 

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu, has said the country needs a change of name in 2023. 

He argued that the country’s name conjures too many bad memories. 

His proposal, however, elicited a flurry of reactions especially from social media users.

Some argued that the country does not need a change of name but good leaders. 

Others supported Moghalu’s proposal, and added that constitutional review and restructuring should also be overwhelming pushed forward

Moghalu on his verified Twitter handle said: “I agree with those who argue that that Nigeria needs a change of name. 

“If a serious leadership emerges in 2023 and we can agree on a name that has deep meaning that can unite the country, it would be a powerful symbolism. Backed with good governance, it can give Nigeria new life

“The name Nigeria conjures too many bad memories. ‘Wazobia’? ‘Songhai’?” (The Nation)


 

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