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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will change its security strategies to combat the rising wave of killings in the North and deal speedily with other forms of security challenges in the country.

He spoke on Tuesday in Lafia where he was conferred with a traditional title by Emir of Lafia, Hon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, who described him as a man of integrity.

Osinbajo was on a one-day official tour of Nasarawa for the inauguration of the Nasarawa State Infectious Diseases, Diagnosis and Research Centre as well as the opening of a Job Fair for Employability and Entrepreneurship Programme for Nasarawa State Youths.

Speaking with journalists on arrival in the city, the VP said the security situation in Nigeria could not be tackled using the conventional methods.

He added that this was why the President said new ways of dealing with the situation were being explored.

The VP also called for more intelligence gathering, especially at the local level.

He also spoke on the Boko Haram killings in Borno on Saturday, saying, “I think it is an enormous tragedy; a horrible tragedy. It is made worse of course by the sheer fact that as the President said, a group of people could so insanely and in such a dastard manner kill innocent people; people who were going to their farms to work.

“I spoke to Governor Babagana Zulum as well as the former governor, Senator Kashim Shettima, right after the incident to express my condolence but more importantly to try and think through ways of dealing with this kind of random incident.”

He said there was an ongoing effort to rejig the security architecture.

“I think it is important to understand also that the conventional means of dealing with some of these issues; the conventional means of dealing with this security type of challenges especially the randomness is probably to keep reviewing it, which is why the President has said that he is taking a serious look at how to deal with these issues especially around the randomness and some insane person goes into a place and kill people, that is not the sort of thing you are prepared for conventionally.

“So we have to do a lot more local intelligence which is some of the community policing efforts we are planning so that information supplied faster especially at the local level and then reaction will be possible.

“But it is a major tragedy; it is a very unfortunate thing and our hearts are with the families of the farmers who were killed in such a terrible way. But we are confident and the Federal Government will continue to do everything especially in terms of trying to ensure security in the North-East and all over Nigeria.”

Osinbajo during a courtesy call on the Emir of Lafia, was conferred with the traditional title of Madugu Jihan Nasarawa, which translates to leader and captain of Nasarawa.

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BREAKING : JAMB fixes dates for 2024 UTME registration, examination

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BREAKING : JAMB fixes dates for 2024 UTME registration, examination

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination’s (UTME) sale of application documents, registration and the actual examination.

This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Fabian Benjamin – JAMB Public Communication Advisor (PAC), which was obtained by PlatinumPost on Wednesday in Abuja.

It reads in full: “Based on the series of recommendations emanating from a two-day Information Technology (IT) and Management Retreat held between 26th and 28th, November, 2023, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB), has fixed 15th January to 26th February, 2024, for the sale of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application document.

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Meanwhile, 7th March, 2024, has been slated for the 2024 MOCK-UTME, while the main UTME will hold from 19th to 29th April, 2024.

Candidates are expected to print their examination slips as from 10th April, 2024.

Candidates are enjoined to take note of these dates and other advisories issued by the Board in relation to the administration of the examination. They are also to visit the Board’s website @www.jamb gov. ng for any other information. ”

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BREAKING: Tinubu gives NASS 31 days to pass 2024 ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’

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BREAKING: Tinubu gives NASS 31 days to pass 2024 ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’

President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to expedite its passage by January 1, 2024, to ensure the smooth functioning of his administration.

Themed “Budget of Renewed Hope,” the 2024 budget prioritizes human capital development, poverty reduction, and internal security reforms.

In his address to a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu emphasized the importance of timely budget passage, stating, “I urge the National Assembly to ensure the passage of this budget by January 1, 2024, to enable our government to function properly and deliver on its promises to the Nigerian people.”

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The president noted that the 2024 budget proposal allocates significant resources to education, healthcare, and social protection programmes with the aim of addressing the challenges of poverty and inequality that hinder Nigeria’s progress.

President Tinubu also highlighted the need to strengthen the country’s internal security architecture to confront the security threats that have plagued the nation over the years.

Present during the budget presentation were Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganjude; amongst others.

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BREAKING: Tinubu storms National Assembly for 2024 budget presentation

The National Assembly Complex is currently under increased security measures in anticipation of President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2024 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives at 11 am today.

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Additional armed policemen have been deployed to the various entrances of the complex, including the Main (MOPOL) Gate, the Villa Gate, and the Annex Gates, with strict enforcement of accreditation requirements. Unauthorized individuals are being denied access to the premises.

The typically bustling atmosphere of the National Assembly is notably subdued, marked by restricted human and vehicular traffic, creating a more solemn ambiance than usual.

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