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...

EID-EL-KABIR: SENATOR LAWAN DISTRIBUTES N222. 5M CASH, FOOD ITEMS TO CONSTITUENTS. (PHOTO).


 Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Lawan distributes N222.5m cash, food items to constituents


In a bid to foster community support and alleviate economic strain ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival, Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the 9th Senate, has extended a generous hand to constituents of Yobe North Senatorial District. A total of N222.5 million in cash and assorted food items have been disbursed to households across 60 wards within six Local Government Areas (LGAs).


The initiative, orchestrated through the Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation, targeted 3,430 households and individuals facing economic challenges exacerbated by the current high cost of living.


Cash gifts ranging from N100,000 to N20,000 were distributed, along with substantial quantities of essential food supplies and clothing items.


Beneficiaries included not only households but also traditional leaders, party executives, and stakeholders within the district.


The distribution encompassed 1,500 carton boxes of spaghetti, 1,140 bags of maize and guinea corn, as well as 1,500 sets of children’s clothing, 800 wrappers for women, 2,000 blankets, and 2,000 mats. Orphanages within the district were also recipients of the benevolent gesture.


Chairman of the Selection and Distribution Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Jamo, emphasized that the initiative was designed to provide relief and enable constituents to partake in the upcoming celebrations with joy and peace. He highlighted the significance of Senator Lawan’s support during these challenging times, reflecting a commitment to community welfare.


In response to the initiative’s success, Senator Lawan expressed his appreciation to the committee for their diligent efforts and urged beneficiaries to utilize the gifts judiciously.


He extended warm wishes for a blessed and harmonious Eid-el-Kabir celebration, emphasizing unity and solidarity among constituents.

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