Tuesday, June 28, 2011
22ND - 27TH NOVEMBER 2010
SQUIB DIARY
MONDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2010The Squib’s out. Cover story, “THE JUDGE THAT LOST HER JUDGEMENT.”
What a day! Spent three hours on the road, from Isolo to the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square. All bids to escape the terrible , terrible traffic only got me more enmeshed in it. It was like jumping from frying pan to fire and then leaping from the fire to an inferno!
TUESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2010
Followed up on the case of the Law School student, the Ikeja Bar was sponsoring. Got her school fees paid. Bravo Tigers!
WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2010
Was in chambers throughout. Rather a rare thing these days. Mostly one is in 'Tiger’s lair' or geckoing about.
THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2010
Was at the Lagos High Court Igbosere for a matter. The matter went on. Went to Justice Kazeem Alogba’s Court. Wanted to check up on the fate of a concluded pre-trial matter before the judge. Alas, court under lock and key. Later learnt that judge had gone on a spiritual journey to Mecca for the hajj.
The National Executive Committee of the NBA held today in Gombe; Gombe State is the first of the J.B. Daoudu S.A.N presidency.
FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2010
Just spent a little time in the High Court Ikeja and the Tiger’s Lair today.
SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2010
Only two tigers came for the weekend sports programme of the Ikeja Bar. Nonetheless we enjoyed ourselves.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
IST WEEK NOVEMBER 2010 (1ST - 5TH)
SQUIB DIARY
MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2010
The Squib’s out- cover story, “REVIEW OF THE 2004 LAGOS STATE HIGH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES” THE STAND OF THE TIGER BAR (PART 1)
First time in ten years, the Squib will start life as a bi-monthly. Has always been a weekly.
In the afternoon, the monthly meeting of the Tiger Bar held. The meeting was converted to the ‘second half’ of the Branch’s Stakeholders Summit on the Lagos State High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2004.
Quite useful deliberations. Saw the likes of Wemimo Ogunde, Femi Falana and Layi Babatunde SAN taking active part.
Bravo, Tigers!
TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2010
In company of Tiger Bar, 1st vice-chairman, Yinka Farounbi Esq attended, the Lagos State organized KURAMO CONFERENCE at the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island. It was a conference for proferring solution to the socio-economic developmental challenges of African nations.
But it was a mixed multitude I saw in there, at the plenary session-lawyers, students, ‘activists’ intellectuals, traditional rulers, clerics and dozens of corralled civil servants.
Noticed also Professor Wole Soyinka the Nobel Laureate. Last time I saw him in flesh was in 1984 at the University of Ife, at the eve of his departure as a lecturer from “Great Ife”. Saw and heard, the American, Jesse Jackson. Was not too impressed though.
There was this other fellow from the U.K, formerly a Ghanaian chap, but had become a Lord or something in England.
Too much Turenchi!
WEDNESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2010
Had a matter at the welfare court. Matter went on. After, repaired to the Tiger Bar lair.
THURSDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2010
Was at the Ikeja High Court for a criminal matter. Murder case. Judge did not turn up. Registrar under strict instructions not to give dates. Client came all forty something kilometers away. Said madam Registrar – “The judge said parties should come back tomorrow”.
Wahala!
FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2010
Was at the Ikeja High Court. For a civil matter. The court in question sits only by 12.00pm on Fridays. But this Friday, Judge nowhere to be seen.
Wonderful, you say?
MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2010
The Squib’s out- cover story, “REVIEW OF THE 2004 LAGOS STATE HIGH COURT CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES” THE STAND OF THE TIGER BAR (PART 1)
First time in ten years, the Squib will start life as a bi-monthly. Has always been a weekly.
In the afternoon, the monthly meeting of the Tiger Bar held. The meeting was converted to the ‘second half’ of the Branch’s Stakeholders Summit on the Lagos State High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2004.
Quite useful deliberations. Saw the likes of Wemimo Ogunde, Femi Falana and Layi Babatunde SAN taking active part.
Bravo, Tigers!
TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2010
In company of Tiger Bar, 1st vice-chairman, Yinka Farounbi Esq attended, the Lagos State organized KURAMO CONFERENCE at the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island. It was a conference for proferring solution to the socio-economic developmental challenges of African nations.
But it was a mixed multitude I saw in there, at the plenary session-lawyers, students, ‘activists’ intellectuals, traditional rulers, clerics and dozens of corralled civil servants.
Noticed also Professor Wole Soyinka the Nobel Laureate. Last time I saw him in flesh was in 1984 at the University of Ife, at the eve of his departure as a lecturer from “Great Ife”. Saw and heard, the American, Jesse Jackson. Was not too impressed though.
There was this other fellow from the U.K, formerly a Ghanaian chap, but had become a Lord or something in England.
Too much Turenchi!
WEDNESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2010
Had a matter at the welfare court. Matter went on. After, repaired to the Tiger Bar lair.
THURSDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2010
Was at the Ikeja High Court for a criminal matter. Murder case. Judge did not turn up. Registrar under strict instructions not to give dates. Client came all forty something kilometers away. Said madam Registrar – “The judge said parties should come back tomorrow”.
Wahala!
FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2010
Was at the Ikeja High Court. For a civil matter. The court in question sits only by 12.00pm on Fridays. But this Friday, Judge nowhere to be seen.
Wonderful, you say?
4TH WEEK OCTOBER (25TH - 28TH OCTOBER 2010)
MONDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2010
The Squib’s out. Cover Story, “A LETTER TO THE SEPTEMBER 7.” Came to the Lagos High Court. For a case. Civil matter. Couldn’t go on. Neither defendant nor her counsel present. Presiding judge did not arrive in court on the dot of 9.00am. couldn’t recollect any apology from him for coming late. Big man show.
TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2010
Hid away. In chambers. For many hours.
WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Customary Court, Bolade, Oshodi. The panel sat almost two hours after the proper hour. From my experience, this court hardly sits punctually. The court, without offering any apology proceeded to hear matters. But when counsel pointed out her error, the court immediately without taking any offence, did the right thing. Great.
THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2010
Was in chambers all morning and half of the afternoon. No rest though. Scribe plus gecko plus lawyer, plus one or two other wahala is equal to perpetual ‘busyness.’
FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2010
In the evening, with some other Tigers was at the burial ceremony of the mother of a Tiger at Ipaja. The mother died at the tender age of 87. Surely the wicked have done their worst. Gbenga Ajayi, (the affected Tiger) now a full blown orphan.
The Squib’s out. Cover Story, “A LETTER TO THE SEPTEMBER 7.” Came to the Lagos High Court. For a case. Civil matter. Couldn’t go on. Neither defendant nor her counsel present. Presiding judge did not arrive in court on the dot of 9.00am. couldn’t recollect any apology from him for coming late. Big man show.
TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2010
Hid away. In chambers. For many hours.
WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Customary Court, Bolade, Oshodi. The panel sat almost two hours after the proper hour. From my experience, this court hardly sits punctually. The court, without offering any apology proceeded to hear matters. But when counsel pointed out her error, the court immediately without taking any offence, did the right thing. Great.
THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2010
Was in chambers all morning and half of the afternoon. No rest though. Scribe plus gecko plus lawyer, plus one or two other wahala is equal to perpetual ‘busyness.’
FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2010
In the evening, with some other Tigers was at the burial ceremony of the mother of a Tiger at Ipaja. The mother died at the tender age of 87. Surely the wicked have done their worst. Gbenga Ajayi, (the affected Tiger) now a full blown orphan.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
3RD WEEK OCTOBER (18TH - 22ND)
SQUIB DIARY
MONDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2010
The Squib’s out. Cover story AONDOAKAA: CDHR TACKLES DAODU.
Was in chambers through-out today. Other geckos on the field though Geckos don’t rest. Even when they (appear to) close their eyes.
TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2010
Today, the launching of Richard Akinmola’s book: The Murder of Dele Giwa, the Answered-Questions. Just couldn’t make the programme. Too, too busy in chamber.
Later in the afternoon came to the Tigers’ Lair. The Elekun himself Adebamigbe Omole. FESOJOYE the 1st, the branch chair was there. Quickening of preparations for the stakeholders’ Summit Organised by the branch coming up on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2010
More preparations by Tiger Chiefs for the stakeholders’ Summit tomorrow. Even as at 8.30pm, tiger chiefs were still at the venue, over seeing the clearing and cleaning up of the place.
Earlier, in the evening, the chiefs had a brief meeting with the chief judge Lagos State. Family chatting.
THURSDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Lagos High Court the Commercial Division, a the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos presiding judge and opposing counsel ready. I wasn’t. Pity. Adjournment granted because I was leaving to attend the function of the Bar.
The stake holders’ summit took place. Kicked off behind schedule, but was a rich and thought provoking exercise. No surprise though. Lawyers are power houses of robust arguments any day. And now Tigers in addition. The summit was adjourned around 3.00pm to November 1 2010, the monthly meeting day of the Tigers.
Suitable, you said?
FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2010
Worked on Gecko business for hours in chambers
MONDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2010
The Squib’s out. Cover story AONDOAKAA: CDHR TACKLES DAODU.
Was in chambers through-out today. Other geckos on the field though Geckos don’t rest. Even when they (appear to) close their eyes.
TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2010
Today, the launching of Richard Akinmola’s book: The Murder of Dele Giwa, the Answered-Questions. Just couldn’t make the programme. Too, too busy in chamber.
Later in the afternoon came to the Tigers’ Lair. The Elekun himself Adebamigbe Omole. FESOJOYE the 1st, the branch chair was there. Quickening of preparations for the stakeholders’ Summit Organised by the branch coming up on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2010
More preparations by Tiger Chiefs for the stakeholders’ Summit tomorrow. Even as at 8.30pm, tiger chiefs were still at the venue, over seeing the clearing and cleaning up of the place.
Earlier, in the evening, the chiefs had a brief meeting with the chief judge Lagos State. Family chatting.
THURSDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Lagos High Court the Commercial Division, a the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos presiding judge and opposing counsel ready. I wasn’t. Pity. Adjournment granted because I was leaving to attend the function of the Bar.
The stake holders’ summit took place. Kicked off behind schedule, but was a rich and thought provoking exercise. No surprise though. Lawyers are power houses of robust arguments any day. And now Tigers in addition. The summit was adjourned around 3.00pm to November 1 2010, the monthly meeting day of the Tigers.
Suitable, you said?
FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2010
Worked on Gecko business for hours in chambers
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
2ND WEEK OCTOBER 2010 (11TH - 16TH)
SQUIB DIARY
MONDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2010
The Squib’s out cover story-“Bazooka Hits Aondoakaa”. Was at the Ikeja High Court. For Bar and Gecko duties.
TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Lagos High Court. For a matter. Didn’t go on. Because the honourable trial judge couldn’t pass the “Red Sea” that had separated Ikorodu and other surrounding areas, since about a fortnight ago from Mainland and Island Lagos
WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Family Court (Magistrate) Ikeja for a matter. Interesting court – family court. After my case, repaired to the Tiger land lair.
Met the remnants of a fight that broke out, at the Bar centre during a compulsory conference between parties in a matrimonial matter at the High Court.
While the brother of the wife offered the husband a sharp slap to the cheeks, the husband did a vampire on the neck of his brother-in-law. By then counsel to the petitioner and respondent had jumped ship. Serious.
THURSDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2010
Spent all my day at the lair of the Tigers. Doing the business of the Tigers
FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2010
Just like yesterday. In the afternoon. But in the evening, things looked up much better. Attended a law undergraduates dinner.
Nice enough fare, although my hosts alias “lawyers-in-equity” would need to do better in some areas like imbibing the culture of the profession as it pertains to taste, dressing and language use.
SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2010
All day retreat at the Bar Centre for Ikeja Bar Executive Committee. Was there. Happy and useful deliberations, I assure you.
MONDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2010
The Squib’s out cover story-“Bazooka Hits Aondoakaa”. Was at the Ikeja High Court. For Bar and Gecko duties.
TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Lagos High Court. For a matter. Didn’t go on. Because the honourable trial judge couldn’t pass the “Red Sea” that had separated Ikorodu and other surrounding areas, since about a fortnight ago from Mainland and Island Lagos
WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2010
Was at the Family Court (Magistrate) Ikeja for a matter. Interesting court – family court. After my case, repaired to the Tiger land lair.
Met the remnants of a fight that broke out, at the Bar centre during a compulsory conference between parties in a matrimonial matter at the High Court.
While the brother of the wife offered the husband a sharp slap to the cheeks, the husband did a vampire on the neck of his brother-in-law. By then counsel to the petitioner and respondent had jumped ship. Serious.
THURSDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2010
Spent all my day at the lair of the Tigers. Doing the business of the Tigers
FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2010
Just like yesterday. In the afternoon. But in the evening, things looked up much better. Attended a law undergraduates dinner.
Nice enough fare, although my hosts alias “lawyers-in-equity” would need to do better in some areas like imbibing the culture of the profession as it pertains to taste, dressing and language use.
SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2010
All day retreat at the Bar Centre for Ikeja Bar Executive Committee. Was there. Happy and useful deliberations, I assure you.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
2ND WEEK MAY 2010 (10TH - 14TH)
SQUIB DIARY
MON. 10TH MAY 2010
The Squib’s out. Cover Story – ‘Why Magistrates Struck and Will Strike Again;Tiger Bar’s Week of Fun, Law and Service; Only the Truly Committed Can Serve the Bar Best’ Adebamigbe Omole Esq. chairmanship candidate NBA Ikeja branch.
Was at the TBS Division, Onikan of the High Court. For a case came to Ikeja High Court. Attended the monthly meeting of the Ikeja Bar. Tough, hot meeting, verbal fracas over rendering accounts by the Treasurer. After much brouhaha, it was agreed that the issue of accounts be reserved for the AGM in June while the chairman directed the Treasurer (Gloria Nweze), Financial Secretary (Leye Omitola) and Akinjide Bakare (Auditor) to meet over the issue latest Friday the 14th May 2010.
Even greater brouhaha arose over the nomination or rather appointment of Electoral Committee members for the branch election in June. Some political actors wanted to direct the nomination procedure out of constitutional provisions. The bid failed but not without considerable ruckus.
At the end of the day, the constitutional provisions were followed and only three names were announced to wit: Mrs. Akindiji, Mr. Olumide Fusika and Mr. Quadri.
TUE. 11TH MAY 2010
Your truly on campaigns. First Gecko wants to become Tiger Bar General Secretary. Let all geckos unite and vote him in.
WED. 12TH MAY 2010
Was at the Tafawa Balewa Square Onikan division of the Lagos State High Court for a case.
All geckos of the world rejoice. For the siege is over. Details later, much later! But let me quickly add. Some of those who were witnesses to history were Dave, Dare and Gladys!
FRI 14TH MAY 2010
Ladies and gentlemen, the campaign continued!
Learnt yesterday, from top sources in the judiciary that things would soon take a rosier turn for Lagos State magistrates.
Recall that the magistrates went on a “warning strike” a couple of weeks ago, essentially in protest against their poor work environment and conditions of service.
According to our sources, the magistrates would soon take delivery of new cars while the authorities are working out effective means of getting needed stationeries to the courts. The augmentation of their pay packets is also said to be receiving due attention, while the first of the mega-courts, housing about 30 magistrate courts would be commissioned in June 2010 at Igbosere, Lagos.
MON. 10TH MAY 2010
The Squib’s out. Cover Story – ‘Why Magistrates Struck and Will Strike Again;Tiger Bar’s Week of Fun, Law and Service; Only the Truly Committed Can Serve the Bar Best’ Adebamigbe Omole Esq. chairmanship candidate NBA Ikeja branch.
Was at the TBS Division, Onikan of the High Court. For a case came to Ikeja High Court. Attended the monthly meeting of the Ikeja Bar. Tough, hot meeting, verbal fracas over rendering accounts by the Treasurer. After much brouhaha, it was agreed that the issue of accounts be reserved for the AGM in June while the chairman directed the Treasurer (Gloria Nweze), Financial Secretary (Leye Omitola) and Akinjide Bakare (Auditor) to meet over the issue latest Friday the 14th May 2010.
Even greater brouhaha arose over the nomination or rather appointment of Electoral Committee members for the branch election in June. Some political actors wanted to direct the nomination procedure out of constitutional provisions. The bid failed but not without considerable ruckus.
At the end of the day, the constitutional provisions were followed and only three names were announced to wit: Mrs. Akindiji, Mr. Olumide Fusika and Mr. Quadri.
TUE. 11TH MAY 2010
Your truly on campaigns. First Gecko wants to become Tiger Bar General Secretary. Let all geckos unite and vote him in.
WED. 12TH MAY 2010
Was at the Tafawa Balewa Square Onikan division of the Lagos State High Court for a case.
All geckos of the world rejoice. For the siege is over. Details later, much later! But let me quickly add. Some of those who were witnesses to history were Dave, Dare and Gladys!
FRI 14TH MAY 2010
Ladies and gentlemen, the campaign continued!
Learnt yesterday, from top sources in the judiciary that things would soon take a rosier turn for Lagos State magistrates.
Recall that the magistrates went on a “warning strike” a couple of weeks ago, essentially in protest against their poor work environment and conditions of service.
According to our sources, the magistrates would soon take delivery of new cars while the authorities are working out effective means of getting needed stationeries to the courts. The augmentation of their pay packets is also said to be receiving due attention, while the first of the mega-courts, housing about 30 magistrate courts would be commissioned in June 2010 at Igbosere, Lagos.
2ND WEEK APRIL 2010 (12TH - 17TH)
SQUIB DIARY
MON. 12TH APRIL 2010
The Squib is not out. Just like last week. Attended the monthly meeting of the Tigers. Lively meeting as usual. Electoral campaigns for the June Elections declared open.
TUE. 13TH APRIL 2010
Heard that valedictory service for Justice George Oguntade JSC held. In Abuja.
Heard too that the unending case of C.J Lagos vs Adesina Ogunlana also held. Also in Abuja. Matter was adjourned to a yet to be fixed date.
WED. 14TH APRIL 2010
Not much work.
THUR. 15TH APRIL 2010
Was at the Federal High Court for the Adesina Ogunlana vs Ibitola Sotuminu C.J & Ors. Matter adjourned to May 24 2010. Injunction restraining defendants from continuing with the trial of the applicant renewed.
FRI. 16TH APRIL 2010
Came to the Lagos City Hall for a Book Launch in honour of Oguntade JSC. Instead beheld a horrible sight – Ibrahim Babangida,same one, addressing thegathering from the podium. Alas for this great country.
Animal wan teach me human rights! So sang Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
SAT. 17TH APRIL 2010
With leading Tigers attended a forum of lawyers of the Edo and Delta States. Later we visited our own dear Ngozi Akpnonu former Assitant General Secretary of the Tiger Bar – now Hon. Justice Ngozi Azinge of the Delta State High Court.
No small matter when you get to eat hot pounded yam with thick Egusi Soup in a judge’s home. Hmmmmmmmmm!
MON. 12TH APRIL 2010
The Squib is not out. Just like last week. Attended the monthly meeting of the Tigers. Lively meeting as usual. Electoral campaigns for the June Elections declared open.
TUE. 13TH APRIL 2010
Heard that valedictory service for Justice George Oguntade JSC held. In Abuja.
Heard too that the unending case of C.J Lagos vs Adesina Ogunlana also held. Also in Abuja. Matter was adjourned to a yet to be fixed date.
WED. 14TH APRIL 2010
Not much work.
THUR. 15TH APRIL 2010
Was at the Federal High Court for the Adesina Ogunlana vs Ibitola Sotuminu C.J & Ors. Matter adjourned to May 24 2010. Injunction restraining defendants from continuing with the trial of the applicant renewed.
FRI. 16TH APRIL 2010
Came to the Lagos City Hall for a Book Launch in honour of Oguntade JSC. Instead beheld a horrible sight – Ibrahim Babangida,same one, addressing thegathering from the podium. Alas for this great country.
Animal wan teach me human rights! So sang Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
SAT. 17TH APRIL 2010
With leading Tigers attended a forum of lawyers of the Edo and Delta States. Later we visited our own dear Ngozi Akpnonu former Assitant General Secretary of the Tiger Bar – now Hon. Justice Ngozi Azinge of the Delta State High Court.
No small matter when you get to eat hot pounded yam with thick Egusi Soup in a judge’s home. Hmmmmmmmmm!
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