The Federal Government plans to scrap the separation of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying the policy has contributed to rising student dropout rates. The move is expected to create a smoother transition through secondary education and improve student retention. Prime suspect ASP Usman Nuhu and four other police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges over the alleged extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Ogidi in Delta State. The case has been adjourned for trial. The World Bank has awarded Bayelsa, Borno, Kano, Kebbi and Yobe states a combined $27 million for outstanding implementation of education and healthcare reforms. A Rivers State High Court has sentenced 25-year-old Jerry Njoku to seven years in prison with hard labour after convicting him of defiling a 10-year-old girl. Peter Obi has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the academic credentials submitted by candidates seeking elective offices to promote transparency. William Kumuyi has called on Nigerians to seek God's intervention to end the country's insecurity while encouraging efforts to restore peace. Nigeria's Ambassador to the U.S., Kayode Are, says President Bola Tinubu may soon travel to the United States for a meeting with Donald Trump. Youths in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno chased away a state government delegation sent to sympathise over the abduction of students by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, expressing anger over recurring attacks. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a nightclub and a hotel over persistent noise pollution and repeated environmental violations. Ali Ndume has urged the Federal Government to strengthen security after terrorists abducted 42 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates in Borno State.#breakingnews #Nigerianews #newsupdate #trendingnews - @naijainfo24