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“I am delighted to have the honour to announce the decision of the Federal Government to rename the National Theatre in Iganmu (Lagos), the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts.”

— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (July 12, 2024)

The court has approved a bail of N10 billion for the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamma.

Justice James Omotosho from the Federal High Court in Abuja has approved bail for Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power. Bail has been set at ₦10 billion and requires two sureties to provide the same amount.

During the bail application hearing for the defendant, Justice Omotosho stipulated that the sureties must possess properties in Abuja worth at least ₦750 million.

The court ruled that sureties are required to provide the court with certified land documents along with a three-year tax assessment.

The court has also ruled that the defendants are required to provide bank statements and international passports to the court.

Alternatively, the court determined that the defendant has the option to present a bank guarantee for the specified amount, and if provided, no surety will be required.

The court has decided to postpone the case until September 25, 2024, when the trial will begin.

"We commend you on the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court. History will not forget what has happened today. With this judgement, we believe Nigeria will make progress."

- Comr. Osifo TUC President

"I have to congratulate you on the issue of local government autonomy. We have been in the streets protesting for local government autonomy. Now that there is light at the end of the tunnel, it will amount to ungratefulness if we fail to commend you."

- Joe Ajaero NLC President

By virtue of this judgement, our people - especially the poor - will be able to hold their local leaders to account for their actions and inactions. What is sent to local government accounts will be known, and services must now be provided without excuses.

- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

Adamawa Government Seeks Interpretation Of Section 162 Of The Constitution Before The Apex Court

The Adamawa State Government is seeking the Supreme Court's interpretation of Section 162 (1), (2) and (3) of the Constitution regarding the distribution of revenue from the Federation Account. They argue that:

1. The entire sum in the Federation Account must be distributed among all levels of government without deductions, except as permitted by law.
2. The President must comply strictly with the Constitution in managing and distributing revenue.
3. All revenue collected, except those exempted by the Constitution, must be paid into the Federation Account for distribution to all tiers of government.
4. The Federal Government has no discretion to withhold or deduct revenue for any purpose not expressly permitted by the Constitution.

In essence, the Adamawa State Government is seeking a declaration that:

- The Federal Government must distribute the entire revenue from the Federation Account without deductions, except as permitted by law.
- Any deductions or withholdings made without constitutional backing are unconstitutional.
- The Federal Government's discretion to manage revenue is limited to only what is expressly permitted by the Constitution.

The State Government is seeking a strict interpretation of the Constitution to ensure that revenue distribution is done in a transparent and constitutional manner, without arbitrary deductions or withholdings by the Federal Government.

Humwashi Wonosikou
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
10:07:2024