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...

JAMB APPREHENDS CBT MANAGER OVER CHAT WITH 15-YEAR -OLD CANDIDATE. (PHOTO).


 JAMB Apprehends CBT Manager Over  Chat with 15-Year-Old Candidate


A Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Computer Based Test, CBT,  manager has been arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate online communication with a 15-year-old candidate, utilizing information obtained during her exam registration. 


The incident came to light when the candidate's mother, who used her phone number for registration, received concerning messages. 


The mother in a social media post accused JAMB of negligence and lack of data security, prompting an investigation.


The CBT manager accessed the phone number from the registration form, mistakenly assuming he was communicating directly with the candidate.


Despite being aware of the teenager's age, he persisted in messaging and advised confidentiality. 


JAMB initiated an internal investigation, and collaborated with law enforcement, leading to the swift arrest of the accused staff and an alleged accomplice.


JAMB's ICT consultant assured the public of prompt action against any reported cases involving candidates.

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