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...

BILL TO CARVE OUT 'TIGA STATE' FROM KANO UNDERGOES FIRST READING AT SENATE. (PHOTOS).


 Bill To Carve Out 'Tiga State' From Kano Undergoes First Reading At Senate 


In conjunction with the bill's introduction, Senator Bamidele Michael Opeyemi (Ekiti Central), Senate Leader, highlighted ongoing efforts to amend the Standing Orders of the Senate. 

enator Kawu Suleiman Abdurrahman, representing Kano South has introduced the "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Creation of Tiga State Bill, 2024 (SB.523)" in the Nigerian Senate.


The bill, aimed at establishing Tiga State from Kano, underwent its First Reading on July 10, 2024.


In conjunction with the bill's introduction, Senator Bamidele Michael Opeyemi (Ekiti Central), Senate Leader, highlighted ongoing efforts to amend the Standing Orders of the Senate. 


"The amendments are essential to ensuring our legislative processes remain adaptable and effective," Senator Opeyemi explained. "We aim to reflect current realities and optimise the Senate's operational framework."


The Senate acknowledged the necessity of updating the Standing Orders, previously revised in 2023, to accommodate new legislative priorities and streamline committee functions. Amendments include enhancing Order 8(2) to align with contemporary governance needs.


 


The bill will undergo further readings and scrutiny by Senate committees to evaluate its feasibility and impact.

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