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FG Disburses N45bn to Primary Healthcare Centres

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The Federal Government has disbursed N45bn to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, made the announcement during the ongoing Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review in Abuja on Wednesday.

Pate highlighted that the Basic Health Care Provision Fund 2.0 reform uses equity considerations to distribute financial and human resources to over 8,000 PHCs. He said, “N45bn has already been disbursed directly to the states to serve our population.”

Additionally, the minister revealed that over the past three years, more than N3bn in complementary funding has been mobilized, including N2.1bn that has already been confirmed. This will complement the Federal Government’s efforts to revitalise PHCs.

“Several facilities have already been revitalised, and 2,600 are currently in the late stages of being upgraded. Moreover, 2,000 more facilities will be revitalised as part of this effort,” Pate added.

As part of the ongoing reform, the government has committed to retraining 120,000 frontline health workers. Over 40,000 have already undergone retraining, with progress on track to meet the target.

Pate also shared encouraging statistics on Nigeria’s health progress, including a 40% reduction in diarrhoeal diseases, 24% reduction in tuberculosis (TB), and 12% reduction in HIV. He emphasized that the political commitment to healthcare reforms would accelerate efforts towards further improvements.

“We’ve seen significant improvements in modern contraceptive use, with 17 states showing better performance and six doubling their efforts,” he said.

In his remarks, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, who represented the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, acknowledged improvements in health indicators but stressed the need for continued progress. He noted that despite efforts to reduce under-five and infant mortality, the figures remain unacceptably high, along with rising neonatal mortality and malnutrition rates.

Uzodinma emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address these challenges, aligning stakeholders across the 36 states to achieve better health outcomes for all Nigerians.

“We must continue working together, recognising the unique challenges each state faces while staying focused on improving health outcomes nationwide,” Uzodinma concluded.

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Trump revokes security details for Biden’s children

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, the adult children of former President Joe Biden, marking another step in his efforts to target political opponents.

In a post on his Truth Social platform Tuesday, Trump criticized what he called an excessive security detail for Hunter Biden, claiming he had up to 18 agents protecting him. He also announced that Ashley Biden’s security detail, reportedly consisting of 13 agents, would be withdrawn.

“Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden… will be taken off the list,” Trump wrote.

Federal law grants lifelong Secret Service protection to former presidents and their spouses, while their children receive coverage only until age 16. However, adult children of presidents often receive extended protection for a period of time.

A Secret Service spokesperson confirmed Trump’s directive, stating, “We are aware of the President’s decision to terminate protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden. The Secret Service will comply and is actively working with the protective details and the White House to ensure compliance as soon as possible.”

Hunter Biden has long been a focal point of Republican criticism, with attacks intensifying after his father pardoned his tax and gun-related convictions before leaving office in January. On Monday, Trump declared that those pardons were void, a move with unclear legal standing.

Since returning to office in January, Trump has also revoked security clearances for Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former National Security Adviser John Bolton, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the country’s COVID-19 response.

The White House defended the decision, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating in January that individuals are “not entitled to security protection and clearances for life.”

During his first presidency, Trump extended Secret Service protection for six months to his four adult children and several senior officials, a move that cost taxpayers $1.7 million, according to The Washington Post.

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RIVERS CRISIS: Process for impeaching a governor

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The Nigerian Constitution, under Section 188, details the process for the impeachment of a state governor, requiring a structured legal framework that ensures due process and fairness.

According to the provision, impeachment begins when at least one-third of the members of the State House of Assembly sign a written notice accusing the governor of gross misconduct. The allegations must be clear, specific, and detailed to avoid ambiguity.

Once the notice is received, the Speaker of the House has seven days to serve a copy to the governor and distribute the governor’s response to all assembly members.

Within 14 days, the House must vote on whether to investigate the allegations. This decision is made by motion without debate and requires a two-thirds majority to proceed. If passed, the Chief Judge of the state is mandated to appoint a seven-member panel within seven days to investigate the allegations. This panel must be composed of individuals who are not members of a legislative house, public service, or political party.

During the investigation, the governor has the right to defend himself personally or through legal representation. The panel has three months to complete its inquiry and submit its findings to the assembly.

If the panel concludes that the allegations lack proof, the impeachment process is terminated. However, if the panel finds the allegations proven, the assembly must, within 14 days, vote on the report. A two-thirds majority vote in favor results in the governor’s immediate removal from office.

This process ensures that impeachment is not arbitrary but follows a clear legal and procedural path, reinforcing democratic accountability in governance.

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Four suspected kidnappers shot dead in gun battle with police in Delta

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Asaba, Nigeria – Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have killed four suspected kidnappers in a gunfight and recovered an AK-47 rifle with a magazine, according to a statement by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe.

Edafe said the police had earlier arrested a suspect on March 9, 2025, while he was attempting to buy ammunition for an AK-47 rifle. During interrogation, the suspect revealed the rifle’s location, leading the police to a bush along the railway line in Agbarho. Upon arrival, the gang engaged the police in a fierce shootout, leaving four suspects with fatal gunshot wounds.

The injured suspects were taken to the General Hospital in Ughelli, where they were later confirmed dead. Their bodies have been deposited in the morgue as police intensify efforts to track down other fleeing gang members.

In a separate operation, police operatives arrested a suspected kidnapper in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area.

Edafe revealed that on March 12, 2025, a resident of Ibusa reported to the police that his friend’s wife had been kidnapped on March 7, 2025, and a ransom was paid. He also disclosed that he was responsible for delivering the ransom and food items to the kidnappers.

Acting on this information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ibusa mobilized a team alongside local vigilantes and stormed a bush hideout, leading to the arrest of Abdulahi Isah, a suspected member of the gang.

The suspect is currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing.

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