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...

COALITION THREARENS TO SHUT DOWN KANO MARKETS OVER DOLLAR SKYROCKETING. (PHOTOS).


 Coalition Threaten To Shut Down Kano Markets Over  Dollar Skyrocketing 


A coalition of Kano major markets leadership, have threatened to shut down all markets in the state, over the rise in the price of dollar and other currency at the forex market.


The Chairman of the Coalition Alhaji Junaid Muhammad Zakari Speaking shortly after a meeting with the leaders of over 30 Kano markets, in Kano.


He explained that, the current situation has affected traders and consumers, which necessitated the market leaders to look into the possibility of shutting down markets to curtail the increasing in inflation. 


The Chairman said, the increase in forex  has led to untold hardship on Nigerians, where the common man cannot afford three square meals,and other basic necessities.


Alhaji Junaidu appealed to Kano residents to exercise more patience, saying that, the coalition would submit a letter to the state government and relevant stakeholders, to express their displeasure over the unfortunate situation. 


The Vice Chairman, Coalition of Kano major markets leaders, Alhaji Balarabe Tatari, who doubles as Chairman Kantin Kwari market pointed out that, some unpatriotic Nigerians hoard goods due to the daily rise in forex especially dollar.


He hinted that, price of items have skyrocketed in the market, many traders have lost their capital, while consumers find it difficult to patronize goods and services due to inflation.


Alhaji Balarabe, appealed for leniency on the leader of gurasa sellers, who engaged in peaceful protest without following due process.


The Chairman, forex traders association Kano, Alhaji Sani Dada highlighted that, the issue of dollar is beyond their capacity, as their members do not have enough to sell to consumers.


He described hoarding of forex,goods and services as a major catalyst to the hardship in the country.


Others who spoke includes the leadership of Guarantors, butchers, mechanics among others. 

One more photo below. 


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