FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER FARMER-HERDER CLASH IN NINGI LGA THAT CLAIMED ONE LIFE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER FARMER-HERDER CLASH IN NINGI LGA THAT CLAIMED ONE LIFE Following the unfortunate farmer-herder clash at Guda Village in Ningi Local Government Area, the Command wishes to inform the public that four suspects have now been arrested in connection with the incident. On 23rd September, 2026 at about 0740hrs, three farmers from Guda Village went to their farms on Guda Hill and found cattle belonging to a herder grazing on and destroying their crops. They chased the cattle to the herders' settlement where an argument ensued and degenerated into a fight. In the process, the three farmers sustained injuries. Sadly, in retaliation, some youths from Guda Village mobilized and set ablaze houses at the herders settlement. Operatives from Ningi Division responded promptly, restored normalcy and evacuated the injured to General Hospital Ningi. Unfortunately, one of them, Usman Jibrin, 40 years old, later died while receiving t...

EDUCATION MINISTRY DENIES REPORTS ON SCRAPPING JSS, SSS. (PHOTO).




Education Ministry Denies Reports on Scrapping JSS, SSS

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed claims that the government has scrapped the Junior and Senior Secondary School (JSS and SSS) system, clarifying that the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, only proposed a 12-year basic education system.

In a statement on Friday, the ministry, through its Director of Press, Folasade Boriowo, described reports of an immediate policy change as inaccurate, stating that the proposal is still under review by the National Council on Education (NCE).

“At the Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting held on February 6, 2025, in Abuja, the Minister of Education presented a proposal for discussion—not an immediate policy change. The proposed reform seeks to introduce 12 years of compulsory education while maintaining the 6-3-3 structure,” the statement read.

The ministry further explained that one key aspect of the proposal is to remove the examination barrier between JSS and SSS, allowing students to transition smoothly without external assessments at that stage. However, the plan remains subject to further deliberations.

To ensure informed decision-making, the ministry announced plans to engage key stakeholders over the next eight months, including education policymakers, state governments, teachers, and parents. A final decision is expected to be made at the National Council on Education meeting in October 2025.

The ministry urged the public to disregard misleading reports, emphasizing that the Federal Government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.


 

EARLIER REPORT:


Nigeria's Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of its education system, scrapping the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) models in favor of a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model. This new approach aims to provide students with a standardized curriculum, eliminating financial and systemic barriers that currently prevent many from completing secondary education.


Under the new system, students will receive continuous education up to the age of 16, after which they can pursue higher education. This reform will replace the existing 6-3-3-4 education structure with a 12-4 model, aligning Nigeria's educational standards with global best practices.


Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized that extending basic education to 12 years will ensure a uniformly implemented curriculum across the nation. This will also facilitate early exposure to vocational and entrepreneurial skills, preparing students for both higher education and employment.


The benefits of this reform are numerous. It will reduce dropout rates, provide students with foundational knowledge before specializing at tertiary levels, and foster better educational outcomes and global competitiveness. By introducing this new model, Nigeria is taking a significant step towards revamping its education system and providing its youth with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.

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