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...

HIGH-STAKES LEGAL DRAMA UNFOLDS AS EMEFIELE'S TRIAL FACES JANUARY 18 SHOWDOWN. (PHOTO).


High-Stakes Legal Drama Unfolds as Emefiele’s Trial Faces January 18 Showdown

In a riveting turn of events, the Federal Capital Territory High Court has deferred the continuation of the alleged procurement fraud trial involving the former Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to January 18, 2024.

Emefiele stands accused of leveraging his position to grant a corrupt advantage, purportedly awarding a staggering N1.2 billion contract for 43 vehicles to CBN staff member Sa’adatu Yaro between 2018 and 2020.

Following his arrest, Emefiele spent time in the confines of the Kuje Correctional Centre, awaiting a ruling on his bail application.

On November 22, Justice Hamza Muazu granted him bail in the substantial sum of N300 million. However, this legal reprieve comes with stringent conditions, as the former CBN governor must secure two sureties, each possessing certificates of occupancy and titles to properties within Abuja’s upscale Maitama district.

As the high-profile case unfolds, the spotlight remains fixed on Emefiele, who, as of now, has been unable to meet the stringent bail conditions.

The scene at the court was intense as armed personnel from the Nigerian Correctional Service escorted him in and out, underscoring the gravity of the allegations surrounding one of the nation’s former financial leaders.

 

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