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Ogun govt, SFH, collaborate to strengthen health communication across PHCs

The Ogun State government has finalized the review and adoption of the integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent, Elderly Health and Nutrition, RMNCAEH+N, messaging flipchart to improve healthcare delivery and communication across primary health centers, PHCs in the state. The government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH), through the Delivering Innovation in
Ogun govt, SFH, collaborate to strengthen health communication across PHCs

The Ogun State government has finalized the review and adoption of the integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent, Elderly Health and Nutrition, RMNCAEH+N, messaging flipchart to improve healthcare delivery and communication across primary health centers, PHCs in the state.

The government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH), through the Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC 2.0) project, described the initiative as a game-changer for health communication in the state.

Speaking at the event held on Thursday, Olusola Oyewole, SFH’s DISC 2.0 Program Officer, stated that the tool is aimed at promoting uniform, consistent, and accurate health education messages across health facilities.

Dr Thomas Solarin, Director Disease Control and Immunization who facilitated the working session, emphasized the importance of the flipchart thorough review to improve message content and clarity, pictorial illustrations, cultural appropriateness and sensitivity.

He stressed that the unifying guide will simplify health education processes while enhancing the knowledge and delivery skills of frontline workers.

Central to the discussions was the adaptation of the Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent, Elderly Health and Nutrition (RMNCAEH+N) Flipchart for use across Ogun State’s health facilities.

DAILY POST reports that the flipchart is designed to merge multiple social and behavior change (SBC) communication tools into one standardized format, aimed at guiding healthcare workers in delivering consistent and accurate health information to clients.

The workshop featured interactive group sessions where participants collectively reviewed and adopted the content of the flipchart to suit the specific needs of Ogun state’s health system.

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EFCC Vs Yahaya Bello: Court shifts trial in alleged N110bn fraud to Nov 12 after 6 witnesses

Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has shifted further trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello on money laundering to November 12 after taking six witnesses so far. The witnesses mainly officials of banks were called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to give evidence in
EFCC Vs Yahaya Bello: Court shifts trial in alleged N110bn fraud to Nov 12 after 6 witnesses

Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has shifted further trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello on money laundering to November 12 after taking six witnesses so far.

The witnesses mainly officials of banks were called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to give evidence in the trial.

At Thursday’s proceedings, the Prosecution first called its fifth witness, Victoria Oluwafemi, a compliance officer with Polaris Bank.

The witness told the court the total credit to the account in question, which came from different senders, adding that the transfers from the account were in multiples of N10 million.

She said the total credit in November, 2021 was N450 million.

While being cross-examined by the Counsel to Yahaya Bello (1st Defendant), Joseph Daudu, SAN, the witness admitted that she was not the accounts officer for the two accounts with her bank.

She admitted also that, because she was not the accounts officer or relationship manager, she did not know how the transactions on the accounts were carried out.

Counsel to the 3rd Defendant, AM Aliyu, while cross-examining the witness, said, “Look at the portion my learned brother showed you in Exhibit M, the name Abdulsalam Hudu did not feature there?”

“That is correct. Abdulsalam Hudu’s name did not feature,” she responded.

The Sixth Prosecution Witness (PW6), Mshelia Arhyel B, was then called for evidence in Chief

Daudu, SAN told the court that he had not concluded the cross-examination of the same witness in another court on a similar subject matter.

The court, however, held that the matter before it was independent and that the Defence Counsel held the discretion to cross-examine or not.

During the proceedings, the prosecution sought to tender certain documents through the subpoenaed witness.

Counsel to the 1st and 2nd Defendants Joseph Daudu SAN objected to the admissibility of the documents, arguing that they did not comply with the provisions of Sections 83 and 84 of the Evidence Act.

He further indicated his intention to address the Court more extensively on the points of objection at a later stage.

Counsel to the 3rd Defendant, Aliyu, also objected, relying on the same statutory grounds.

The prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, urged the court to discountenance the objections raised by the defence team and admit the documents in evidence.

The court admitted the document, a 218-page statement of account of Alusha Services, signed by the witness, Mshelia Arhyel, and marked P1 en bloc.

The prosecution asked similar questions posed to the same witness at the June 26, 2025 examination before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court.

He reiterated that, prior to 2023, there was no strict withdrawal limit as long as the amount written on the cheque did not exceed ₦10 million.

The EFCC counsel told the witness to examine the transactions of the 22nd, 23rd, and 25th of February, as well as the 3rd of March, 2016, up to 6th May, 2022.

He confirmed multiple transactions of N10 million each but admitted they were within the approval threshold, putting the total transactions as at January 31, 2018 at N707,267,000.

“Please confirm that, notwithstanding the multiple withdrawals made on the same day, they were all within the approved withdrawal threshold,” prosecution counsel said.

“Yes, my Lord,” the witness responded.

On the account statement of Aleshua Solutions Services and transactions from May 6, 2022, the witness said the first entry was a transfer in favour of Aleshua Solutions Services by B.O. Rosemary Chukwuma, in the sum of $2,500.

“The second is a transfer in favour of Yau for $5,000. The third is also a cash transfer of $5,000 to Yau,” he stated.

The witness also confirmed certain transactions in December 2016 from the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, totalling N202 million.

The judge indicated that the session must end at 3pm and adjourned the case to November 12 and 13, 2025, for continuation of examination of the sixth witness.

The third prosecution witness had, at the preceding hearing, said no banking regulation was breached by the defendants.

The witness, Williams Abimbola, a Compliance Officer with UBA, had also admitted not being the relationship or account manager of the Kogi Government House account, noting that the transactions were in line with stipulated guidelines.

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64 percents of PWDs unaware of social protection programme in Ondo – Stakeholders

Stakeholders have expressed concern over the Ondo State’s social protection policy following the revealation that 64 percent of persons with disabilities were unaware of any social protection programme. With a new report indicating that only nine percent of households benefited from social welfare programmes in the past year, the stakeholders emphasied that 75 percent had
64 percents of PWDs unaware of social protection programme in Ondo – Stakeholders

Stakeholders have expressed concern over the Ondo State’s social protection policy following the revealation that 64 percent of persons with disabilities were unaware of any social protection programme.

With a new report indicating that only nine percent of households benefited from social welfare programmes in the past year, the stakeholders emphasied that 75 percent had never benefited from one, despite the existence of a Social Protection Law enacted in 2016.

While calling for a comprehensive review of state’s social protection policy to ensure transparency, inclusion, and sustainable funding, it gathered that weak coordination, poor monitoring, and irregular disbursements limit the impact of key programmes.

The call was made at the Ondo State Dialogue on Social Protection, held in Akure under the Act Naija Project, implemented by the New Initiatives for Social Development (NISD) in partnership with the State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget.

According to the Project Officer of NISD in the state, Mrs. Adedoyin Patrick, the low coverage underscores the need for policy reforms that strengthen coordination, improve citizen participation, and ensure that vulnerable groups such as women, youths, and persons with disabilities, PWDs are not left behind.

While disclosing that the Act Naija Project is operational in seven states and the FCT to promote evidence-based advocacy and accountability in social protection, Patrick noted that in Ondo, 80 percent of interventions were from government agencies while 20 percent came from NGOs, but many residents remain unaware of available programmes.

“About 80 percent of these interventions came from government agencies, while non-governmental organisations accounted for the remaining 20 percent. In Ondo State, our assessment revealed that only nine percent of surveyed households benefited from programmes such as Conditional Cash Transfers, school feeding, education grants, and health insurance in the last 12 months.”

On his part, the NISD Project Manager, Steve Tsado, who emphasized that social protection should be treated as a right, not a privilege, stressed that “social protection is not a charity work, it is a fundamental human right. Implementing these interventions is not a favor to anyone it’s their right.

The Representative of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Mr.Idowu Oluwashola Philip, lamented persistent discrimination against persons living with disabilities despite calls for inclusion, stating that “people often avoid associating with us because they believe disability is contagious, but that is not true.”

Also speaking, the Ondo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Leke Adegbite, expressed concern over the poor implementation of most social protection programmes in the country.

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Tinubu reveals reason behind Amupitan’s appointment

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he appointed Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission because of his neutrality, integrity, and outstanding record of service. In a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga “President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first
Tinubu reveals reason behind Amupitan’s appointment

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he appointed Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission because of his neutrality, integrity, and outstanding record of service.

In a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga “President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.”

The President made the remark at the State House in Abuja during a meeting of the National Council of State, by which he unanimously approved the nomination of Professor Amupitan to succeed Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose ten-year tenure as INEC Chairman concluded on Tuesday.

Tinubu informed council members that Professor Amupitan, a law scholar from Kogi State in North-Central Nigeria, is the first individual from the state to be nominated for the nation’s top electoral position.

Council members, comprising both serving and former leaders, supported the nomination and described the professor as a person of unquestionable integrity.

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, said Amupitan’s track record “reflects a deep commitment to justice, knowledge, and national service.”

With the council’s approval , the President is set to forward Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with constitutional requirements.

Tinubu reveals reason behind Amupitan’s appointment