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...
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MASS WEDDING: KSACA SECURE SLOTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. (PHOTO).

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31/8/2023


MASS WEDDING: KSACA Secure Slots For People Living With  HIV/AIDS.


The Director General of Kano State Agency for the Control AIDS (KSACA), Dr. Usman Bashir says the agency has secured  slots for people living with HIV/AIDS, under the mass wedding scheme.


This was contained in a statement, signed by the Public Relations Officer KSACA, Aminu Bello Sani and made available to Radio Nigeria in Kano.


The statement pointed out that,  KSACA in collaboration with HISBAH Board would provide all the necessary assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS, that are interested in joining the scheme.


Dr. Usman explained that, preparations have reached advanced stage, for the  commencement of HIV/AIDS  screening for the 1,800 intending couples, before the wedding.


The director general highlighted that, research indicates that, marriage between people   living with HIV/AIDS, who are on medication can produce healthy babies free from the  virus, through prevention of mother to child transmission techniques ( PMTCT).


He hinted that, Kano state has about 40,000 HIV/AIDS patients on medication, while efforts are being made to screen the outstanding 80,000, based on the current population projection, who will be enrolled on free medication as soon as they are diagnosed.


The KSACA Head pointed out that, HIV/AIDS is gradually becoming  like  other ailments, due to the  procurement of free drugs by the government, and other supporting partners. 


Dr. Usman maintained that, Kano state government released funds to the agency to procure 3rd Line drugs (Salvage Line), used by people living with HIV/AIDS, which is usually provided by the Federal government, but currently unavailable nationwide.


He urged the public, to go for screening  to know their HIV/AIDS status, as medication is available and free saying that, the virus is no longer deadly, if treated early and properly managed.


The director genetal commended Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his determination in ensuring effective healthcare delivery.

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