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July 11, 2024 Former Minister Saleh Mamman Collapses Outside Courtroom as Money Laundering Case Commences
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Former Minister Saleh Mamman Collapses Outside Courtroom as Money Laundering Case Commences

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, collapsed outside the courtroom on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to ill health. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mamman, whose plea was scheduled for Thursday morning, collapsed before the case was called.

Mamman’s counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, informed Justice James Omotosho of the situation when the court convened. Upon resuming the hearing, the ex-minister entered the courtroom and stepped into the dock, visibly drenched in sweat. Justice Omotosho inquired if it was raining outside, to which Mamman replied that water had been poured on him.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, acknowledged the incident and discussed Mamman’s ill health with Ate outside the courtroom. Ate explained that Mamman had collapsed upon arriving at the court premises and was resuscitated and treated by the Federal High Court's medical personnel. Mamman was served with the charge after being resuscitated.

Ate requested an adjournment to allow Mamman to recover, but the judge, due to a heavy court docket, could only reschedule the arraignment for late September. Ate then withdrew the oral application for an adjournment.

Olumide-Fusika mentioned that a mistake in Mamman's name had led to the filing of an amended charge that morning and requested the court to read the fresh charge. However, Justice Omotosho disagreed. The judge asked Mamman if he felt fit enough to proceed with the plea, to which Mamman affirmed.

Mamman explained that he collapsed due to taking medication on an empty stomach, which caused his blood pressure to drop while waiting outside the courtroom. He assured the court that he was now fit to continue with the arraignment. The judge remarked that such incidents could happen to anyone.

Mamman also informed the court that he had noticed an error in the EFCC’s charge regarding his name and had brought it to his lawyer’s attention.

July 11, 2024 Jungle Justice: Police Warn Against Presenting Injured Suspects
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Jungle Justice: Police Warn Against Presenting Injured Suspects

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning against the brutalization of crime suspects before they are brought to the station. Delta State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, addressed the issue of jungle justice in a post on X on Wednesday.

SP Bright emphasized that those who engage in such acts will face severe legal consequences, including potential murder charges if the victim dies. He stated, “Today, I discussed different types of jungle justice. Many people refused to heed my advice and insisted on beating up a suspected thief before bringing them to the police station. Let me be clear: we will not accept a wounded suspect who has been subjected to jungle justice from you.”

He further explained that anyone who injures a suspect will be required to ensure the suspect receives medical treatment before they can be taken into police custody. “We will accompany you to the hospital where you will have to treat the suspect before we admit them. If the suspect dies due to the beating, you and your accomplices will be charged with murder. There is no sentiment in the law. Know this and know peace,” he added.

July 11, 2024 Supreme Court Declares Holding of Local Government Funds by Governors Unconstitutional
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Supreme Court Declares Holding of Local Government Funds by Governors Unconstitutional

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds allocated to Local Government (LG) administrations. In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the court noted that state governments have been denying financial autonomy to local governments for over two decades. Justice Agim stated that local governments have stopped receiving their allocated funds from state governors who manage these funds on their behalf. He emphasized that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds independently.

The court dismissed the preliminary objections raised by the state governors. Despite there being 774 local government areas, the efficiency of this third tier of government has been hindered by governors accused of mismanaging local government funds. In recent months, calls for local government autonomy have intensified in Nigeria, with President Bola Tinubu also expressing support. In May, the Federal Government, represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi, sued the 36 state governors over the alleged mismanagement of local government funds.

Currently, the Federal Government receives 52.68% of the country's monthly revenue, states receive 26.72%, and local governments receive 20.60%, as allocated by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and disbursed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Local government funds are deposited into a joint account operated by state governments and local governments.

In the suit filed by the AGF, the Federal Government sought an order to prevent governors from arbitrarily dissolving democratically elected councils, listing 27 grounds for the suit. The state governors opposed the AGF's case. However, Justice Agim ruled that the AGF has the right to file the suit and uphold the constitution. The Supreme Court directed that local government allocations from the Federation Account should be paid directly to them, bypassing state government control. Justice Agim stated that state governors' retention of local government funds disrupts their operations and ordered immediate compliance with the judgment, ensuring that no state government receives funds intended for local governments.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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July 10, 2024 Agric Minister Predicts Significant Drop in Food Prices Within 180 Days
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Agric Minister Predicts Significant Drop in Food Prices Within 180 Days

As Nigerians take to the streets to protest against hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, announced on Wednesday that food prices are expected to drop within 180 days.

Kyari shared this information on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, outlining several measures to be implemented over the next 180 days:

  • 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities: Suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on the importation of maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas through land and sea borders. Imported food commodities will have a Recommended Retail Price (RRP), with assurances that all standards for safety and quality will be maintained.
  • Government Imports: The Federal Government will import 250,000 metric tons each of wheat and maize, which will be supplied to small-scale processors and millers nationwide.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with relevant stakeholders to set a Guaranteed Minimum Price (GMP) and purchase surplus food commodities to replenish the National Strategic Food Reserve.
  • Production Ramp-Up for 2024/2025 Farming Cycle: Supporting smallholder farmers during the current wet season and accelerating dry season farming. This includes aggressive agricultural mechanization, identifying irrigable lands, and collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to maintain irrigation facilities.
  • Youth and Women Engagement: Encouraging immediate greenhouse cultivation of horticultural crops like tomatoes and peppers to increase production, stabilize prices, and address food shortages. Engaging with the Nigerian Military and other para-military establishments to utilize arable lands for cultivation.
  • Renewed Hope National Livestock Transformation Implementation Committee: This committee, inaugurated on July 9, 2024, will develop and implement policies prioritizing livestock development, aligning with the National Livestock Transformation Plan. A Ministry of Livestock Development has also been established.
  • Nutrition Security Enhancement: Promoting the production of fortified food commodities and supporting the scale-up of the Home Garden Initiative by the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria.

READ ALSO: Food Prices Set to Drop as FG Suspends Taxes on Imported Food Items

Over the next 14 days, Kyari stated that there would be close collaboration with the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) and the Economic Management Team (EMT) to finalize implementation frameworks, ensuring the public participation of all relevant stakeholders.

Kyari emphasized the importance of cooperation from all relevant MDAs and stakeholders, reiterating President Tinubu’s commitment to food security. He assured that his team would work diligently to implement these policies, aiming for immediate food security while also addressing long-term sustainability and resilience in Nigeria's food systems.

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