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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CSR: OKO YOUTHS STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST AGAINST FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO MANAGEMENT. (PHOTOS).

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CSR: Oko Youths Stage Peaceful Protest Against Federal Polytechnic Oko Management



In a bid to attract attention and address long-standing grievances, select youths from Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area have organized a peaceful protest against the Federal Polytechnic, Oko. 

The accused the management of the school of neglecting its Corporate Social Responsibility in relation to the ongoing recruitment processes at the institution.

The protest saw the youths march from Oko Civic Centre to the Polytechnic's main entrance gate to express their dissatisfaction with the institution's actions.

Displaying a variety of placards with messages such as "The Management of Federal Polytechnic Oko neglected the Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility", "Give Oko Community Its own slot," and "Our Youths Deserve Better," the protesters voiced their frustration at being sidelined in their own community.

Speaking, Oko Youth President, Comrade Chimezie Ezeokeke, and a stakeholder, Comrade Chimebere Ezeokoye expressed their disappointment in the Polytechnic's management, citing a history of employment opportunities being offered without any consideration for the community or its youth.

Other youths, including Pastor Osita Anwunobi and Mr. Collins Nwafor emphasized the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Act that set up the institution, saying that as the host community, Oko should be given its rightful share in any recruitment.

Another stakeholder, Mr. Okechukwu Igwilo, the Public Relations Officer of Ezioko village, Mr. Arinze Okpala and another youth, Mr Tochukwu Ezeokafor underscored the urgency of addressing the plight of youths of the community, claiming that the institution had been taken over by outsiders, leaving local them without job opportunities.

Responding, Deputy Rector, Academics, Dr. Uche Onyegbu, pledged to engage in a dialogue with the community's youth tomorrow to address their concerns and uphold their rights in accordance with the institution's responsibilities.


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