FIRST WEEK NOVEMBER 2008 (3RD -8TH)

SQUIB DIARY

Mon. 3rd November 2008
Squibs' out. Cover Story: Segun Raji-“Lawyer in self-help scandal.” Was at the Ikeja High Court. For a case. Very much a Monday morning scene-the court so full of lawyers, litigants and Judiciary staff. The Tigers' (NBA Ikeja branch) meeting held today. Full, fun and lovely as usual. The November born Tigers' Birthday cake cut. Much better cake than the October's. Was told about a lady who went home with quite a large chunk of the cake. Wags said that the lady took so big a portion as a consolation prize. This, because she was one of those who lost elections in June 2008 at the Ikeja bar.

Tue. 4th November 2008
At the Ikeja and Lagos High Courts. Briefly today. Busy preparing with Daddy 3 for my Abuja case.

Wed. 5th November 2008
Still preparing for my Abuja case.

Thur. 6th November 2008
Was at the Ikeja High Court. At about 2.30pm. It started to rain. Was clad today in a Buba and Sokoto, with a giraffe pattern of black and white. Donned a black cap to match, prompting a senior colleague to say “You just look like one of the A.C (Action Congress party) who “chops” money in Abuja.” But I thought Abuja the seat of the Federal Government was under the control of the Peoples Democratic Party!

Fri. 7th November 2008
Spent the whole afternoon with Daddy 3, remembered fondly by Chief Mary Bassey as “The Terror of my life.” Don't know which is sharper -Daddy 3's mind or Daddy 3's dressing? Then the message came at about 3.30pm: the Abuja case was no longer happening Monday next. Psssst!

Sat. 8th November 2008
Was at the Secretariat of the Nigerian Bar Association Ikeja. With other members of the Ikeja Bar Sports and Keep Fit Club (Tigers Sportif). Moved to the Police College Playing field to “Shake body.” Normally the Tigers' Sportif, use the Vinning Field, but had to use the Police College today when the V.F was not available.
Left the Police College at about 9.30am, our bodies fully “shaken.” Now, don't tell any body this - my side was walloped 6-0 in the soccer game. While leaving the Police College (we all) saw and greeted a nice, pretty, chief magistrate who came to do some exercises herself and was going back home.
Lazy tigers, when will you rouse yourself and join the Fitness Train? We meet again next week 7.00am - 10.00am. For further enquires contact Okey-08023192145, and Adesina-08034854066. Remember you've got nothing to lose, except your pot-bellies!