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...

LAWMAKER DISBURSES N140M TO FARMERS IN HIS CONSTITUENCY. (PHOTO).


 Lawmaker Disburses N140m To Farmers In His Constituency


The member representing Jere Federal constituency in the national assembly, Honourable Ahmed Satomi has disbursed one hundred and forty million naira empowerment package to 162 farmers in his constituency. 


At a ceremony to the flag off the empowerment programme in Maiduguri, Honourable Satomi said the initiative is to create millionaires on cattle fattening, Agro allied and other agricultural value chain in Jere federal constituency.


According to the lawmaker, ninty one people would receive one million naira each while the remaining will get N500,000 each to buy ruminants like goats and sheep.


"These would at least revive the almost lost occupation that our people are known for, boost livestock agriculture and provide employment to our people," said Hon Satomi.


Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum lauded the lawmaker for his gesture and urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the opportunity so that they can also empower others.


He said, if the funds are carefully utilized, the amount invested would double the return in investment in just a year.


In their respective remarks, the Deputy National Chairman North of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ali Dalori, and the Borno APC Chairman, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, commended the lawmaker for the development.


Mallam Umar Mohammed who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, said they are fortunate to be selected for the support and would justify the confidence in them by making good use of the opportunity.

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