The Federal Government has approved and released thirty-two point nine billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), marking the third round of disbursements in 2025.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced this in a statement urging citizens to actively participate in ensuring the funds are used effectively.

The funds are intended to strengthen primary health care across the country.

The BHCPF supports Nigeria’s healthcare by providing basic health services, strengthening primary care, and allocating resources for emergency treatment.

Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared a thirty-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, stating that the move was to battle rising crime.

The announcement followed the protests held last week that left one person dead and more than one hundred people injured.

Jeri revealed that the measure, which was approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.

Medical practitioners in Nigeria have called on government at all levels to address corruption, leakage of funds, and to provide better budget allocations for the health sector.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Lagos State chapter made this call while addressing newsmen in Lagos.

Reflecting on the working conditions of medical practitioners in Nigeria, NMA members discussed the state of healthcare delivery in the country and identified sustainable paths for improvement.

The media briefing also provided an opportunity to reiterate calls for improved remuneration and working conditions for healthcare professionals.They urged governments at all levels to prioritize their welfare to enhance the sector.

A lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Doctor Kamaru Salawudeen, has affirmed that the Integrated Personnel and Payroll System (IPPIS) is in operation in Federal Universities in Nigeria, which he says gives the federal government ultimate power.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Dominion News, Salawudeen blamed the recent wave of Japa syndrome among Nigerian educators on poor remuneration, stressing that all who leave the country for another are merely in search of a greener pasture.He, however, urged employers of labour to be considerate while making certain decisions on behalf of their employees.

The Senate has approved a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service, a special agency that will help tackle illegal mining and improve security in mining communities across the country.

The decision followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, chaired by Senator Ekong Samson, during plenary.

The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, seeks to protect mining sites, regulate operations, and safeguard host communities affected by illegal mining.

Senators who contributed to the debate described the creation of the Mines Rangers Service as a welcome step toward addressing the growing cases of illegal mining and insecurity in resource-rich areas.