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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...

TEAM NIGERIA'S PARA BADMINTON PLAYERS SHINE ON DAY 1, AS 2024 PARALYMPICS GAMES LIGHTS UP PARIS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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Team Nigeria's Para Badminton Players Shine on Day 1, as 2024 Paralympics Games Lights up Paris


Team Nigeria’s Para Badminton representarives at the Paris 2024 Paralympics have made a strong start on Day 1 of the competition. 


In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Mariam Eniola Bolaji and Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna shined with impressive victories in their opening matches.


Mariam Eniola Bolaji conquered India’s Mandeep Kaur with a commanding 2-0 (21-8, 21-14) win in the women's SL3 event. Bolaji doggedness, remarkable agility, and control paid off as she overpowered her opponent and secured a significant victory to kick start her campaign.


Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna also had an outstanding debut, defeating Germany's Marcel Adam 2-0 (21-12, 21-15) in the men's SL4 event. Nnanna's relentless pursuit and strategic play proved too much for Adam, as he took a decisive win in his opening match.


Both athletes will continue their campaigns in the group stages on Friday, 30th August. Mariam Eniola Bolaji is set to face Australia’s Celine Aurelie Vinot, while Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna will go up against Indonesian Fredy Setiawan.


The victorious starts have set a positive tone for Team Nigeria in the Paralympic Games, and the country is eager to see the athletes build on this momentum as they aim for further success.


Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi

Director Information and PR.

30/8/24

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