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...

RUSSIAN PRISONERS ARRIVE IN MOSCOW FOLLOWING SWAP. (PHOTO).


 Russian President Vladimir Putin personally welcomed freed prisoners in Moscow, in a historic development, as Russia and the United States completed their largest post-Soviet prisoner swap on Thursday, releasing 24 individuals. It included notable Russian dissidents and journalists.


Putin embraced the returnees as they disembarked from their plane. In a video shared by the Associated Press, Putin is seen warmly greeting the group with hugs and handshakes, including a tearful woman.

The exchange saw Russia release American journalist Evan Gershkovich, corporate security executive Paul Whelan, and Radio Free Europe journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, among others.


In return, the US and its allies released Russians convicted or charged with serious crimes, including Vadim Krasikov, a notorious assassin who was serving a life sentence in Germany for a high-profile murder.

Despite the strained relations between Moscow and Washington following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the swap was finalized through complex negotiations.

European allies played a significant role, agreeing to release Krasikov, a key demand from Moscow.

In the US, President Joe Biden hailed the swap as a major diplomatic success, celebrating the return of Americans and emphasizing the importance of securing the release of detainees.

Biden’s administration has faced criticism for its approach, with some arguing that such deals could incentivize future hostage-taking.

The exchange surpasses the 2010 deal involving 14 prisoners and is marked by the rapid resolution of cases such as Gershkovich’s, who was arrested in March 2023 on espionage charges and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

His release, along with Whelan’s and Kurmasheva’s, underscores the intricate negotiations and international cooperation involved in resolving such high-stakes diplomatic issues.

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