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...

LEGENDARY NIGERIAN ACTOR JIMI SOLANKE DIES AT 81.(PHOTO).


 Legendary Nigerian actor Jimi Solanke dies at 81


The veteran actor, and folk singer, died on Monday, February 5.


He was 81.


The Nation learnt that Chief Solanke died while being rushed to Babcock University Teaching Hospital.


He was said to have been in and out of hospital from December until he died on Monday morning.


Hon Dickson Awolaja representing Remo North State Constituency at the state Assembly confirmed his death on Monday afternoon.


Hon Awolaja said: “I got wind of the demise of Pa Jimi Solanke not long ago.


“His death is no doubt another big loss to us in Remo North and Ogun State as a whole given his worthy contributions to the development of our dear nation.


“May his soul rest in peace.”

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