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...

REPS TO PROBE COVID-19 FUNDS DISBURSEMENT IN MDAs.(PHOTO).



Reps To Probe COVID-19 Funds Disbursement In MDAs


The House of Representatives has mandated the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the expenditure of funds appropriated or 

disbursed as COVID19 intervention to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government from 2020 to 2022.


This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Adamawa State Mr Nyampa Zakari, on the need to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the funds, at plenary.


The Lawmaker stated that the Federal Government initiated several measures, including budgetary provisions as well as funding from International donor agencies to combat the COVID19 pandemic on the citizens. 


He said a sum of N83.9 Billion was appropriated for the COVID-19 response in the 2020 Appropriation Act as well as another sum of over N100 Billion Naira as intervention funds through supplementary budget and international donor agencies. 


"Notes that the COVID–19pandemic disrupted economic activities, leading toglobal measures such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, business closures, and government shutdowns to control the virus's spread. 


"Cognizant that the disruption of economic activities necessitated the introduction of various programs, 

policies, and interventions to alleviate and boost the economies of families, small businesses, and 

public corporations. 


According to him, the Auditor-General's report and other sources revealed that significant funds for COVID-19 palliatives and international donations were diverted and unaccounted for by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government. 


Zakari expressed concern that the lack of proper accountability of funds allocated for COVID19 intervention by the Federal Government and global donor agencies could potentially lead to negative economic ratings and loss of opportunities for Nigeria. 


The committee is to report back within 4 weeks for further legislative action. 

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