3RD WEEK NOVEMBER 2008 (17TH-22ND)

SQUIB DIARY
Monday 17h November 2008
The Squib’s out. Cover story entitled “Where is Milord? (Kayode-Ogunmekan J.) Was at the Ikeja High Court. For a case. The case was in the court of an obviously over-worked Judge. The court, particularly the bar was in terrible shape. The inner bar has only two good seats while the outer bar has at least an entire row of seats unusable. Earlier in the morning, was at the Magistrate Court, Tapa Lagos. For a case. This Magistrate Court is an interesting one – metal cubicles parading themselves as courts.

Tuesday 18th November 2008
Came to the Ikeja High Court, in the afternoon. Later went on with some Tiger branch leaders for a meeting of the F.R.A Williams Bar Centre Building Committee. Was at the Police Headquarters Ikeja. Gecko business.

Wednesday 19th November 2008
Was at the Ikeja High Court. Was lucky to have my two cases before a quality judge. Yeah tripping quality judge.
cool as cucumber,
deep as amber,
smart and clever,
yet not a ‘taker’
my, a judge to remember!
In the course of my work, told the honourable court my sincere opinion of her ladyship. That, she’s one of the best Judges in the State. Only for a jealous (yes he must be green-eyed) spoilt-sport to chip in, and loudly too “No toasting.” Can you imagine that? But then “tomo eni ba dara ka wi, joo.” Jokes apart, Oyfs J is a steady, good Judge. Say whatever you care, any time I see quality, I swoon.

Thursday 20th November 2008
Was at the Ikeja High Court. for two cases. Had one in Justice Candide Johnson’s Court. Couldn’t help for some time now, notice that the court had these distinct features
(a) Always crowded with counsel and litigants
(b) Presiding Judge hardly sits before 10.00a.m.
(c) The cause list is always very long
(d) The Judge though sharp and hard-working is obviously over-worked
(e) The bar section of the court has many broken seats.
Friday 21st November 2008
Was at the Ikeja High Court. my case couldn’t go on. Opposing counsel, ill. Since two days ago, I ‘ve been seeing a “Ghana Beckons” posters of the NBA Ikeja branch. The Tigers are planning an Excursion Trip to Ghana. Seems like fun. Won’t you rather join the train?
Saturday 22nd November 2008
Was at the Police College, Ikeja with other fitness minded Tigers (NBA Ikeja branch members) and friends. As usual the regimen of exercises and games was done in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The only Tigeress present, Amina Imana also enjoyed herself and was at the s occer game, the centre referee. In the soccer game, the Aston Villa of Ikeja parading faded stars lkeja Dave Ajetomobi, Isa Masaba Buhari, Sina Adegbite and their captain Niyi, had to abandon the match ten minutes into the second half due to loss of strength and stamina. The other side of the Ikeja Tigers was leading 1:0 at that time. On humanitarian grounds, Referee Amina Imana and her deputy Okey Ogbu yielded to the Aston Villa side and put an end to the game.
Later in the afternoon, went to attend the wedding of a Tiger, Barrister Taiwo Adedeji at Abule Egba, Lagos.