3RD WEEK APRIL, 2008 (14th - 18th)

SQUIB DIARY

Mon. 14th April, 2008.
The Squib’s out. Cover story – NBA General Elections, 2008 - who is afraid of Dele Adesina S.A.N Quite a lot of people in court. The Ikeja High Court.
NBA Lagos held her monthly meeting today. The meeting celebrated the 80th Birthday of Mr. Tunji Gomez of the “it is a matter of conscience” fame.
Geckos saw a very good friend of the Squib - an erstwhile Chief Promoter of the ‘obnoxious publication’ at the occasion.
The Squib promoter was a former Chief Judge of Lagos State. The honourable was seen eyeing the Squib with wonder - the Squib lives on!

Tue. 15th April, 2008.
Was at the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court. Getting to the court was not an easy task. No thanks to the on-going road reconstruction on the Yaba - Oyingbo road.
Had an interesting day in court. Saw for the first time, a magistrate asking a lawyer to address him sitting down. The lawyer was an elderly but fit gentleman who rose firmly to his legs to address the court but was directed to do his advocacy sitting down. The lawyer’s identity? Chief Badru Olaogun - Life Bencher. The honourable magistrate said it was to honour the bencher.

Wed. 16th April, 2008.
Was as the Ikeja High Court. Saw posters of some candidates running for various posts in the coming NBA Ikeja branch elections. Promise of an interesting election, come June, in the air.

Thur. 17th April, 2008.
Rained cats and dogs today. Even at that, Compound ‘A’ of the Ikeja High Court was jam-packed with cars. Had to park my car outside the premises.
Later, with about eight other lawyers moved to Ikorodu to resolve a land dispute, involving the PBF lawyers’ estate and a lady. The outcome of mission? Success.

Fri. 18th April, 2008.
Came to the Ikeja High Court in the afternoon. Caught or saw little action. But one never knows what geckos might have seen and what they could still relate later.