THE READERS’ PAVILION
WORKERS’ CAUSE
The Editor,
We heard all what you did for us during the strike representing our cause to the government. May God bless you. You and your family will not lack for good things. You will not beg for bread.
Editor’s Note: - Amen.
The Editor,
Last week I read in the Squib the compliments somebody paid you on account of your dressing and wondered. But right here in my presence I have seen and heard even my own client rhapsodizing about your comely appearance. Wonderful.
Editor’s Note: - Wonderful!
The Editor,
It appears the more their shenamgans against you in Abuja, the fresher you get. You are looking great.
Editor’s Note: - Tailor’s bricks.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You are doing a very wonderful job with the Squib, bringing in a lot of courage into your. It is an uncommon courage, because many of us keep quiet or silent in the face of wrong doing, even though we not approve of the wrong doings.
Editor’s Note:
SQUIB
The Editor,
What? The Squib is still on? The last time I saw it was five years ago and the Magazine is still on! You have really tried sustaining all these years, a weekly for that matter.
Editor’s Note: - Let’s direct all praises to God!
The Editor,
I am a colleague. Do you welcome articles in the Squib?
Editor’s Note: - Quite but it must be only on Law
The Editor,
I thoroughly enjoy reading our Learned Squib articles. You have me in stitches with your articles. I would just laughing and smiling at the same, saying in my mind “oh what a naughty chap, this Squib man is”
Editor’s Note:- If a gecko is not ‘naughty’ them why is he a gecko?
SQUIB
The Editor,
I have just read your story on the Judge who beat-up her staff a couple of years ago. Your narration of the encounter between the judge and her staff was “too much”. Haba! Were you there? You are an “omo Ipata” no doubt.
My advice to you is to make sure you have a prepared will, because with this your pen you would have stepped on so many toes.Editor’s Note: God who gives geckos the nature of stepping on toes will always be there to protect them. And by the way “omo ipata”, I tell you is a huge compliment in squibland. Thanks
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2ND FEBRUARY, 2009
READERS PAVILION
SQUIB
The Editor,
It is not only men that are supporting you, but God also is very much behind you. I know this when I was told by those who witnessed how at the Police Station that you were dragged to during the time of Justice Sotiminu as Chief Judge, you were exonerated of any fault or blame by the Chief of the police and allowed to go.
Editor’s Note: - Thank you. May God continue to be with all of us.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You were too handsome in that your picture that graced the cover of the Squib this week. With that picture, you’ll surely catch many ladies.
Editor’s Note: - I won’t say Amen to that.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You have been singing the praises of Chief G.O.K Ajayi S.A.N for his support for the Squib. That is good but I want to let you know that he is not your only supporters. There are many other people who are your silent supporters people like me.
Editor’s Note: - May God richly bless all Squib’s supporters.
FAKE LAWYERS
The Editor,
What is the latest development on the case of Sampson Bamgbose, the fake lawyer who was practicing in Ikorodu. I ask this question because it is beginning of fake-lawyers’ scandals that one hears, not the end.
Editor’s Note: - Over to you NBA Ikorodu branch.
CELEBRATION
The Editor,
When Justice Sotiminu (former Chief Judge, Lagos State) retired you celebrated it with dancing and signing. Will you do the same when Justice Alabi (incumbent Chief Judge Lagos State) bows out?
Editor’s Note:- Let's wait and see.
SQUIB
The Editor,
It is not only men that are supporting you, but God also is very much behind you. I know this when I was told by those who witnessed how at the Police Station that you were dragged to during the time of Justice Sotiminu as Chief Judge, you were exonerated of any fault or blame by the Chief of the police and allowed to go.
Editor’s Note: - Thank you. May God continue to be with all of us.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You were too handsome in that your picture that graced the cover of the Squib this week. With that picture, you’ll surely catch many ladies.
Editor’s Note: - I won’t say Amen to that.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You have been singing the praises of Chief G.O.K Ajayi S.A.N for his support for the Squib. That is good but I want to let you know that he is not your only supporters. There are many other people who are your silent supporters people like me.
Editor’s Note: - May God richly bless all Squib’s supporters.
FAKE LAWYERS
The Editor,
What is the latest development on the case of Sampson Bamgbose, the fake lawyer who was practicing in Ikorodu. I ask this question because it is beginning of fake-lawyers’ scandals that one hears, not the end.
Editor’s Note: - Over to you NBA Ikorodu branch.
CELEBRATION
The Editor,
When Justice Sotiminu (former Chief Judge, Lagos State) retired you celebrated it with dancing and signing. Will you do the same when Justice Alabi (incumbent Chief Judge Lagos State) bows out?
Editor’s Note:- Let's wait and see.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
2ND FEB, 2009
SQUIB
The Editor,
It is not only men that are supporting you, but God is also very much behind you. I knew this when I was told by those who witnessed how at the Police Station that you were dragged to during the time of Justice Sotuminu as Chief Judge, you were exonerated of any fault or blame by the Chief of Police and allowed to go.
The Editor,
It is not only men that are supporting you, but God is also very much behind you. I knew this when I was told by those who witnessed how at the Police Station that you were dragged to during the time of Justice Sotuminu as Chief Judge, you were exonerated of any fault or blame by the Chief of Police and allowed to go.
Friday, February 13, 2009
26TH JAN 2009
READERS’ PAVILION
MILORD OR MILADY?
The Editor,
I must again thank you for the wonderful work you are doing through the Squib. But, please, could you carry out a research on the conventional way of addressing their lordships? Particularly the female judges. This is because each time Hon. Justice Onyeabo is addressed as “My lady” she says “please address the court in the conventional way.”
May be Her ladyship has forgotten one of the Beijing resolutions that said all forms of male domination and gender discrimination be abolished. After all, “My lord” is male dominated and My lady is a bit friendly. Her ladyship is not a friend to anyone perhaps?
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Olufemi S. Abifarin Esq.
Editor’s Note:-Both titles are correct. But if a judge wants to be addressed in a particular way, you have to obey him or, er, her.
SQUIB
The Editor,
To your loyal readers, won’t you give presents for the Christmas and New Year Seasons?
Editor’s Note:- We have
SQUIB
The Editor,
I have been seeing your name in the papers for some time over your case with Chief Judge of Lagos State before the Disciplinary Committee? How far?
Editor’s Note: - The matter has not been determined. In fact there has been no hearing. The last time the Committee met (19th January 2009) they couldn’t form quorum. The matter was adjourned indefinitely.
RESPECT
The Editor,
Don’t be surprised that I an old man and senior at the bar is genuflecting to you. You are a young man yes, but a wise elder must give respect to young persons. Do you know what the young will be in the future?
Editor’s Note: - Sir, I’m like a son to you. I do not deserve such honour from you.
SQUIB
The Editor,
The Squib has for some time now, become bigger and better in terms of contents and packaging. In fact I thought you would have increased your cover price.
Editor’s Note:- Thank you for the compliments. Except things change radically for the worse, we intend to maintain our 200 naira cover price all through 2009.
SQUIB
The Editor,
Don’t you think it is high time you had a rethink over that your case (C.J Lagos Vs Adesina Ogunlana) in Abuja. I advise that you find means to beg Justice Sotuminu so that she can withdraw the petition against you. You see the case is taking too long and you should not allow it to prevent some blessings and elevations in the profession that ordinarily should come your way.
Editor’s Note:- Beg Sotuminu CJ? No way! When it is time for God to bless me which petition or petition writer can stop it? Sir, mark my words. I’ll bury all my opponents. I’ll be there at their funeral services.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I was there when three Senior Advocates were discussing you. When one of them saw a Squib staff, he expressed his admiration for you and your newspaper. The second silk (slightly fair man with Yoruba tribal marks) reacted negatively and said – “I can’t see his contributions to the profession. At any rate we’ll soon deal with him”
The third silk, an elderly man however believed in the Squib and cheerfully bought for himself and the two younger silks.
Editor’s Note: - You can’t please everybody!
MILORD OR MILADY?
The Editor,
I must again thank you for the wonderful work you are doing through the Squib. But, please, could you carry out a research on the conventional way of addressing their lordships? Particularly the female judges. This is because each time Hon. Justice Onyeabo is addressed as “My lady” she says “please address the court in the conventional way.”
May be Her ladyship has forgotten one of the Beijing resolutions that said all forms of male domination and gender discrimination be abolished. After all, “My lord” is male dominated and My lady is a bit friendly. Her ladyship is not a friend to anyone perhaps?
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Olufemi S. Abifarin Esq.
Editor’s Note:-Both titles are correct. But if a judge wants to be addressed in a particular way, you have to obey him or, er, her.
SQUIB
The Editor,
To your loyal readers, won’t you give presents for the Christmas and New Year Seasons?
Editor’s Note:- We have
SQUIB
The Editor,
I have been seeing your name in the papers for some time over your case with Chief Judge of Lagos State before the Disciplinary Committee? How far?
Editor’s Note: - The matter has not been determined. In fact there has been no hearing. The last time the Committee met (19th January 2009) they couldn’t form quorum. The matter was adjourned indefinitely.
RESPECT
The Editor,
Don’t be surprised that I an old man and senior at the bar is genuflecting to you. You are a young man yes, but a wise elder must give respect to young persons. Do you know what the young will be in the future?
Editor’s Note: - Sir, I’m like a son to you. I do not deserve such honour from you.
SQUIB
The Editor,
The Squib has for some time now, become bigger and better in terms of contents and packaging. In fact I thought you would have increased your cover price.
Editor’s Note:- Thank you for the compliments. Except things change radically for the worse, we intend to maintain our 200 naira cover price all through 2009.
SQUIB
The Editor,
Don’t you think it is high time you had a rethink over that your case (C.J Lagos Vs Adesina Ogunlana) in Abuja. I advise that you find means to beg Justice Sotuminu so that she can withdraw the petition against you. You see the case is taking too long and you should not allow it to prevent some blessings and elevations in the profession that ordinarily should come your way.
Editor’s Note:- Beg Sotuminu CJ? No way! When it is time for God to bless me which petition or petition writer can stop it? Sir, mark my words. I’ll bury all my opponents. I’ll be there at their funeral services.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I was there when three Senior Advocates were discussing you. When one of them saw a Squib staff, he expressed his admiration for you and your newspaper. The second silk (slightly fair man with Yoruba tribal marks) reacted negatively and said – “I can’t see his contributions to the profession. At any rate we’ll soon deal with him”
The third silk, an elderly man however believed in the Squib and cheerfully bought for himself and the two younger silks.
Editor’s Note: - You can’t please everybody!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
24TH NOVEMBER 2008
Readers’ Pavilion
KAYODE-OGUNMEKAN J
The Editor,
There is a person who has been pursuing Letters of Administration for several months. They have actually reached the final stage-remaining only for the Probate Judge to sign the Letter of Administration. But for several weeks now, even months, the P.J has not done so. I learned that the P.J is, Justice Kayode-Ogunmekan, whom nobody has seen for quite some time now. The person affected feels so frustrated about this situation that he thinks of writing a petition to the Squib.
Editor’s Note: - The solution to the problem is to have a new P.J. That, I don’t think is too difficult for the authorities to do.
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
You know I really have interest in the Squib and so want the best for you. Considering your case with the Disciplinary Committee in Abuja, I advice caution on your part. You see the world is difficult and bad and the powers that be are not interested in justice and that things are done right. I am speaking from experience, those in authorities can go to any length to oppress, and afflict those they have marked down. I want you to think of your wife, your children in this your struggle, so that their interest will not suffer.
Editor’s Note: - Sir, thank you for your fatherly advice. But let me make some prophecies here
(i) The Lord will not forsake me or the Squib and will not make me prey for those seeking for my life and career
(ii) I will bury my enemies. Mark my words, I will be there, at their funeral ceremonies, thanking God with others for “their well spent lives”
(iii) The Squib will go from strength to strength and my legal career will blossom greatly. Sir, don’t fear for me. The Heavens, Will Not Fall!
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
How did your case go on 10th November 2008, before the Disciplinary Committee?
Editor’s Note: - It went no where. The Committee didn’t seat. Couldn’t form quorum.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You are making a lot of money from the Squib. When I first knew you, you weren’t wearing silk ties. The story is different now.
Editor’s Note: - Are you sure of your facts?
KAYODE-OGUNMEKAN J
The Editor,
There is a person who has been pursuing Letters of Administration for several months. They have actually reached the final stage-remaining only for the Probate Judge to sign the Letter of Administration. But for several weeks now, even months, the P.J has not done so. I learned that the P.J is, Justice Kayode-Ogunmekan, whom nobody has seen for quite some time now. The person affected feels so frustrated about this situation that he thinks of writing a petition to the Squib.
Editor’s Note: - The solution to the problem is to have a new P.J. That, I don’t think is too difficult for the authorities to do.
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
You know I really have interest in the Squib and so want the best for you. Considering your case with the Disciplinary Committee in Abuja, I advice caution on your part. You see the world is difficult and bad and the powers that be are not interested in justice and that things are done right. I am speaking from experience, those in authorities can go to any length to oppress, and afflict those they have marked down. I want you to think of your wife, your children in this your struggle, so that their interest will not suffer.
Editor’s Note: - Sir, thank you for your fatherly advice. But let me make some prophecies here
(i) The Lord will not forsake me or the Squib and will not make me prey for those seeking for my life and career
(ii) I will bury my enemies. Mark my words, I will be there, at their funeral ceremonies, thanking God with others for “their well spent lives”
(iii) The Squib will go from strength to strength and my legal career will blossom greatly. Sir, don’t fear for me. The Heavens, Will Not Fall!
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
How did your case go on 10th November 2008, before the Disciplinary Committee?
Editor’s Note: - It went no where. The Committee didn’t seat. Couldn’t form quorum.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You are making a lot of money from the Squib. When I first knew you, you weren’t wearing silk ties. The story is different now.
Editor’s Note: - Are you sure of your facts?
Saturday, November 29, 2008
18TH NOVEMBER 2008
READER’S PAVILION
SQUIB
The Editor,
When I saw some lawyers this morning, when I came to the court the way they were dressed I said thank God, my father forbade me from reading law. But when I met you at Bar Centre, I changed my mind, more so, when I saw your picture in that beautiful suit on the cover of the Squib Magazine. But I’ll like to know, is it only from law you earn your money?
Editor’s Note: - Yes
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
It is not our prayer that you should be disbarred as your enemies are planning. You have been a pillar of support for us staff of the Lagos State Judiciary.
Editor’s Note: - Trust God, I’ll overcome.
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
Your ordeal in the hands of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee has strongly convinced me that the struggle against reactionaries in the temple of justice is a must.
Editor’s Note: - You can’t be more right!
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
I have just read the current edition of the Squib. A preliminary objection would get those NBA charges quashed on the grounds that you were not practicing as a lawyer when you published the Magazine. Secondly, Eri J’s faux pas should disqualify him on grounds of likelihood of bias. Do not relent.
Editor’s Note: - Relent? Woe unto me if I dare relent!
D.P.O ELERE
The Editor,
I have before me now, a magazine called the Squib. I am the D.P.O of Elere Police Station, Agege. Are you the editor of the magazine? Did you conduct an interview with a policeman on this matter? The man is before me and he is denying ever talking to you. I want to tell you that the police-man is a constable not a corporal as you wrote. Even then you should know that a constable has no authority to speak on police matters. And how can you write a story based on an interview with a constable? Well I know what to do about you.
Editor’s Note: - Sir, I wish you God speed.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You appear so debonair, these days. I think I need to have your wife’s phone number (so that I can warn her about girls who may be eyeing you.)
Editor’s Note: - Ibiyemi’s number is 08023456789. Ibitola’s number is 08098765432. Please call them now. Cheers.
1968 Law School Set
The Editor,
I read your story on the 1968 set of the Nigerian Law School with interest. My father was a member of that set. He is no. 30 in the list published in the SQUIB. But he is late now. I can also confirm the demise of the following lawyers in their set who were close to my father.
Chief Adegboyega Adeleke. No. 51 on the list, Mr. Mabo M.O Past President Lagos NBA. No. 72, Mr. Omotayo – No. 81, Chief Lanre Sofolahan No. 94, Alhaji Jeleel Oshodi No. 98, Prof B.O Iluyomade, Late Authority on Administrative Law, Professor of Law (University of Ife) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. He was serving as Attorney –General of the Old Ondo State at the time of his death in 1987 – No. 63, Chief Keji J.O Former Elder, Ikeja Branch No. 65, C. N Okolo, Past Attorney-General defunct Bendel State – No. 9 and Alhaji A.G.O Ajimotokan No 35. for many years external counsel to Federal Mortgage Bank.
Some of those of his set still living include-:
Chief Badru Olaogun is alive and well and he is now a life Bencher and has been so since 2007 and Prof J.O Fabunmi – Lecturer in Equity and Trust for several years at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Author of Equity and Trust in Nigeria.
Ademola Adewale Esq.
Editor’s Note:- ‘Prof,’ thank you for the information.
SQUIB
The Editor,
When I saw some lawyers this morning, when I came to the court the way they were dressed I said thank God, my father forbade me from reading law. But when I met you at Bar Centre, I changed my mind, more so, when I saw your picture in that beautiful suit on the cover of the Squib Magazine. But I’ll like to know, is it only from law you earn your money?
Editor’s Note: - Yes
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
It is not our prayer that you should be disbarred as your enemies are planning. You have been a pillar of support for us staff of the Lagos State Judiciary.
Editor’s Note: - Trust God, I’ll overcome.
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
Your ordeal in the hands of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee has strongly convinced me that the struggle against reactionaries in the temple of justice is a must.
Editor’s Note: - You can’t be more right!
SQUIB CASE
The Editor,
I have just read the current edition of the Squib. A preliminary objection would get those NBA charges quashed on the grounds that you were not practicing as a lawyer when you published the Magazine. Secondly, Eri J’s faux pas should disqualify him on grounds of likelihood of bias. Do not relent.
Editor’s Note: - Relent? Woe unto me if I dare relent!
D.P.O ELERE
The Editor,
I have before me now, a magazine called the Squib. I am the D.P.O of Elere Police Station, Agege. Are you the editor of the magazine? Did you conduct an interview with a policeman on this matter? The man is before me and he is denying ever talking to you. I want to tell you that the police-man is a constable not a corporal as you wrote. Even then you should know that a constable has no authority to speak on police matters. And how can you write a story based on an interview with a constable? Well I know what to do about you.
Editor’s Note: - Sir, I wish you God speed.
SQUIB
The Editor,
You appear so debonair, these days. I think I need to have your wife’s phone number (so that I can warn her about girls who may be eyeing you.)
Editor’s Note: - Ibiyemi’s number is 08023456789. Ibitola’s number is 08098765432. Please call them now. Cheers.
1968 Law School Set
The Editor,
I read your story on the 1968 set of the Nigerian Law School with interest. My father was a member of that set. He is no. 30 in the list published in the SQUIB. But he is late now. I can also confirm the demise of the following lawyers in their set who were close to my father.
Chief Adegboyega Adeleke. No. 51 on the list, Mr. Mabo M.O Past President Lagos NBA. No. 72, Mr. Omotayo – No. 81, Chief Lanre Sofolahan No. 94, Alhaji Jeleel Oshodi No. 98, Prof B.O Iluyomade, Late Authority on Administrative Law, Professor of Law (University of Ife) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. He was serving as Attorney –General of the Old Ondo State at the time of his death in 1987 – No. 63, Chief Keji J.O Former Elder, Ikeja Branch No. 65, C. N Okolo, Past Attorney-General defunct Bendel State – No. 9 and Alhaji A.G.O Ajimotokan No 35. for many years external counsel to Federal Mortgage Bank.
Some of those of his set still living include-:
Chief Badru Olaogun is alive and well and he is now a life Bencher and has been so since 2007 and Prof J.O Fabunmi – Lecturer in Equity and Trust for several years at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Author of Equity and Trust in Nigeria.
Ademola Adewale Esq.
Editor’s Note:- ‘Prof,’ thank you for the information.
Monday, November 17, 2008
10th NOV 2008
THE READERS PAVILION
SQUIB SUPPLY
The Editor,
I don't like missing any edition of the Squib-but the problem is that I don't come to the Ikeja High Court every week. I don't mind having the editions in arrears. You know why? If any body wants to know about any developments in the Lagos State Judiciary-then the Squib is a must read.
The Editor's Note: Thank you for your kind appreciation. For you and other readers like you, we don't mind creating drop centres at the Lagos and Ikeja High Courts as well as the Sabo Magistrate Court and the Federal High Court Ikoyi Lagos.
SEGUN RAJI
The Editor,
I read the story about Segun Raji in your last edition. The young man is advised to turn over a new leaf, otherwise he is on the path of self destruction. Hardly do lawyers who are prepared to venture into any schemes, no matter how risky or unprofessional end well. At first they may appear to be prospering, but at the end they crash-land.
Editor's Note: Those who have ears, let them hear!
SQUIB'S CASE
The Editor,
What's actually happening in that your case before the Legal Practitioners' Disciplinary Committee? All along I had thought the matter was over until I saw it recently in the newspaper that it was coming up for defence on the 10th November 2008.
Look, I am worried. Has the prosecution ever opened their case? Did they bring any witness? Are they saying that even without the prosecution stating their case you still must come to defend yourself? My brother, I think there is a big danger planned for you.
Editor's Note: We shall overcome by the grace of God.
SQUIB
The Editor,
May I draw your attention to the fact that your case-law pages in the last edition (3rd November 2008) were badly printed, so much that they were unreadable.
Editor's Note: I've checked with our vendors and correspondents. The problem is not general. Please return the bad copy and get a good one. Thank you.
SQUIB SUPPLY
The Editor,
I don't like missing any edition of the Squib-but the problem is that I don't come to the Ikeja High Court every week. I don't mind having the editions in arrears. You know why? If any body wants to know about any developments in the Lagos State Judiciary-then the Squib is a must read.
The Editor's Note: Thank you for your kind appreciation. For you and other readers like you, we don't mind creating drop centres at the Lagos and Ikeja High Courts as well as the Sabo Magistrate Court and the Federal High Court Ikoyi Lagos.
SEGUN RAJI
The Editor,
I read the story about Segun Raji in your last edition. The young man is advised to turn over a new leaf, otherwise he is on the path of self destruction. Hardly do lawyers who are prepared to venture into any schemes, no matter how risky or unprofessional end well. At first they may appear to be prospering, but at the end they crash-land.
Editor's Note: Those who have ears, let them hear!
SQUIB'S CASE
The Editor,
What's actually happening in that your case before the Legal Practitioners' Disciplinary Committee? All along I had thought the matter was over until I saw it recently in the newspaper that it was coming up for defence on the 10th November 2008.
Look, I am worried. Has the prosecution ever opened their case? Did they bring any witness? Are they saying that even without the prosecution stating their case you still must come to defend yourself? My brother, I think there is a big danger planned for you.
Editor's Note: We shall overcome by the grace of God.
SQUIB
The Editor,
May I draw your attention to the fact that your case-law pages in the last edition (3rd November 2008) were badly printed, so much that they were unreadable.
Editor's Note: I've checked with our vendors and correspondents. The problem is not general. Please return the bad copy and get a good one. Thank you.
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