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Call to Bar Anniversary – the Journey so far with Other Potentials by Barr. Olumide Akindiya

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Life is not a bed of roses as the saying goes, but in reality, it is fair when you have parents who can lead you during your childhood age. It is not about finance only, but potential discovery. Just like yesterday the dream of being a Lawyer is now a close chapter, but how to meet my expectations with other God-given potentials to be a celebrated personality. Why Law! My interest in law started from childhood when i had flair for mental argument, writing, drawing and love for Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN)’s efforts with Femi Falana SAN, Olisa Agbakoba SAN, Frank Kokori, Beko Ramsome Kuti and others during military era. l could remember, i sneaked out during June 12 annulment of presidential election in 1993 to stay with people burning tyres on Apapa-Oshodi Express way and sneaked back at age of 13. The looming crisis led to my first poem “Night of Gunfire” in 1994. Another crisis arose during Abacha regime till his demise with Late Chief MKO Abiola. Although, I was passionate about arguing on different points even when i knew i was wrong then, yet a strong passion for justice, to contribute not only to governmental issues but also law profession prompted my choose for Law rather than Mass Communication. Even when my father died before my admission to study Law, I still struggled to ensure I gained admission to LASU through last list of admission, about a month to first semester exams. It was not as easy as pie to manage little monthly pocket money of #5,000.00K on food, photocopies, hand-outs and other expenses. Going to Law school was God’s intervention to pay all necessary fees and fortunately, I still purchased a compulsory Laptop, LG Laptop of #120,000.00k from voluntary donations to support little money from my father’s estate. The way I was trained from home and street credibility from our Oshodi environs, I was able to cope at Law School in Lagos.

My zeal for law profession made me to start earlier in terms of law attachment; sitting inside court rooms from 400 level and starting my law firm after one year of employment under a law firm at Ikeja in 2012.

It was really hard trying to survive as a young Lawyer on a private practice. From meeting clients at home, or court before sharing office with a senior colleague. It requires ability to convince clients with your legal service delivery. I remembered in 2012, I added free legal services to certain individuals including some celebrities. In 2013, I added book writing to it so in 2014, I accepted to be a law columnist with Hallmark Newspaper now Business Hallmark through recommendation. The column had to stop during restructuring of the newspaper pages in September 2015. I made 42 publications with 34 topics. I was encouraged more when an award-winning Publisher, Presenter and Public Speaker, Mimi Oganga called me on my birthday in August 17, 2014 to wish me happy birthday and also commended my being a young law columnist and a young Lawyer to devote time on weekly column. A hug from a SAN at Federal High Court, Ikoyi about my column and encouraging aspect of the column was that, some of my legal writings were reference points to my book.

On the other hand, I never shun my continuous composing of poems which I started during my Junior secondary school days at the age of 14. My offering Literature as a subject nurtured the professional aspect of being a Poet. Besides, composing different types of poems, i have a unique type of poem as a lawyer which i published first in The Nations Newspaper in 2008 through exclusive interview. I have my poems on international websites and newspaper.

As regards, law practice and office management – Law practice and managing a law firm are really challenging considering monthly expenses, building a library, maintaining equipment, not having stable income, let alone collecting salary, clients’ attitudes, economic situation, ability to be strictly professional in charging good professional fees, corruption, conflict with religious belief and other unforeseen event. Since the commencement of our office, we are able to play draw where we could not win cases by securing Consent Judgments satisfactory to our clients. Clients satisfaction is the priority once it is not against the law and my religious belief. But our application had been struck out this year on advice of a Judge to withdraw. It was painful because I knew, it was supposed to be a fresh suit to challenge a Consent Judgment, but I used a motion because the Client agreed to it and insufficient fund to pursue a fresh suit. This was my first regret in litigation! I am still hoping for my kind of law firm with various departments to handle specific matters. I wanted to add Notary Public to it this year, but owing to delay since last year October. Thank God, the application for it has been approved only to pass through other stages now.

On benefits from law practice, legal orientation through media, writing and poem, I will say consistency in practice; adding value to services rendered; clients satisfaction which paved ways for recommendation of our service to people; free legal writings on column; free legal advice and services attracted appreciation, advice, criticism and awards in three States such as Lagos State, Abuja and Kaduna State. One for service to Oshodi community, one for my column, two for contribution to entertainment industry, one for legal personality of the year at NGO award event and lastly, one for enterprising legal icon. I have privilege to have received awards with great personalities such as Amb. John Fashanu, Former AIG, Leo-Stan Ekeh (Chairman, Zinox Tech), Femi Aderibigbe (Kwame),(Chairman Orisun & Nigezie TV), Gov. Nasir El-Rufai, Toyin Ibitoye, Hon. Dakuku Peterside, AY, Don Jazzy, Godwin Enakhena, Davido, Yemi Alade, Kiss Daniel and many others. I still have a lot to do if I will have the privilege to get award for my poetry work. Really, I tried to publish my poems in 2008 but no finance and publishing companies claimed that I was not an established and known poet.

Hmmm, on regret – I believe in God’s will but let me make comment on this regret issue. I was not able to complete my first novel full of suspense in 2000. I didn’t summarise it so I forgot the conclusion so I had to give up when I was already a law student – Why novel, except the one that has to do with law. Also, the motion issue I mentioned above. That is all! I may not have achieved my expectations in law profession and other potentials, but I am not forgetting my little contributions that was appreciated. I am restless on pressure from my readers and my ability not to disappoint Judges, Magistrates, SAN and those monitoring my legal writings and research. I have sacrificed for my profession more so this year looks like personal life achievement than greater, seen efforts on law and my potentials. The reason I could not forget my past feminine relationships.

With humility, I have to stop here to rush to court on office duty. To stress further, i am still proud of this profession and I am happy to see another year of being called to Nigerian bar in November 2009. Keeping hope alive on all my activities with no readiness to give excuse no matter the circumstances or recession because it can only be a delay! Thank God and thanks to you!

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Crossover Program : Famous Gospel Acts Joe Praise, Gozie Okeke, Gabriel Peters Billed to Thrills Faithful at Prophetic Conference.

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…. Chris Okafor world outreach Ministry set to takes Evangelism to US

 

 

Grace Nation Global Annual flagship conference the Midyear Cross over conference with the Theme “Breaking forth to the other side” is set to hold between Thursday 27th-30th June 2024. The family Liberation event is slated to take place at the international Headquarters of the church situated in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

Popular Gospel Acts, Joe Praise, Gozie Okeke and Son of the Prophet Gabriel Peters are billed to thrill faithfuls with Prophetic Praise and Worship Songs to prepare Participants for Greater blessings from Elohim.

According to the Set Man, Popularly known as The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor, the Prophetic conference will serve as an avenue to take the children of God to the other side of the year with evidential Proof in there life.

Dr Chris Okafor said this year edition with witness Prophecy, Healing Deliverance, Restoration, Miracles and Solutions to all kinds of Problems faced by the child of God.

The conference will Begins on Thursday 27th June 2024 by 7am -12noon, while on Friday will be night of Prophecy and Solution, it will be by 9pm till.all breakthrough.

The Prophetic conference will be rounded up with a special thanksgiving service on Sunday 30th June 2024, where GOd will use his servant the Generational Prophet of God to cross his children to the other side of Breakthrough.

In his Sermon on Sunday 23rd June 2024 with Topic, “The Law of the mirror” The Lead Pastor Grace Nation Global Dr Chris Okafor said you must see value in yourself to get value of yourself, the Man of God said the worst thing in life is not to value yourself, when you speak negative of yourself the host of heaven confirmed your statement.

The Man of God also reiterated that self esteem is the single most important thing to a person behavior, therefore stop comparing yourself to others if you want to go far in life.

In his remarks the Generational Prophet of God said Negative thinking is critical to our self esteem,most time what we takes or believes in always comes from our ups and downs therefore the way your present yourself the way the world will Address you.

It was a Mind blowing Miracles and Deliverance at the service as a child born with the issue of deaf, received supernatural hand of God, his ears were open as God Servant prayed for him. He was able to hear for the first time in is life

Also God used his servant to re unite a family at the edge of breakout, the Man of God prayed and the relationship at the edge of collapsed re united, moreso evil family altars that does not allowed marriage were destroyed and all the Lawful captives were set Free to the Glory of God.

Meanwhile the Chris Okafor world outreach Ministry COWOM is set to take Evangelism to the United States of America starting from the first week of July 2024.
We will bring details of the conference to all our readers in our subsequent Publication….

 

 

Crossover Program : Famous Gospel Acts Joe Praise, Gozie Okeke, Gabriel Peters Billed to Thrills Faithful at Prophetic Conference.

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Kano Court Ruling: It Is Sanusi’s Destiny Not To Be Emir Again – Professor Mefor

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Kano Court Ruling: It Is Sanusi’s Destiny Not To Be Emir Again – Professor Mefor

 

 

Professor Law Mefor, a renowned political analyst, says Justice Abdullahi Liman’s landmark ruling annulling the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido as Emir of Kano suggests his fate is not tied to the throne.

Mefor, in an interview on Arise TV, said Governor Abba Yusuf’s assent to the amended Kano Emirate law and Sanusi’s reinstatement defied a court order, demonstrating disregard for the rule of law.

 

Kano Court Ruling: It Is Sanusi's Destiny Not To Be Emir Again - Professor Mefor

According to him, Sanusi’s initial dethroning was a consequence of his actions, which contravened traditional and legal norms.

He, therefore, said the court’s overturning of all actions taken after the amended law was passed, including Sanusi’s appointment, has sealed his fate.

“The judge ruled for a return to status quo, and the interpretation is clear; go back to where the matter was before it came before me,” Professor Mefor said.

“The status of the Kano Emirate before the matter was brought before the court was Emir Ado Bayero in charge.”

He added: “Some of us were not happy that Sanusi went to become the Emir of Kano, knowing fully well that he was an asset to the nation.

“He is an activist and intellect who offers more at the national level. He’s not supposed to handle a subdued role where he cannot express himself. His reinstatement is very controversial”.

The governor’s action, according to Professor Mefor, “was only trying to fulfil his campaign promises, but this should have been done by following the due process of the law. Why the rush? Follow the law.”

He emphasised that “to go ahead to reinstate him against a subsisting order is an invitation to anarchy, knowing the volatility of Kano. History has repeated itself.”

Professor Mefor stressed that “we must allow the rule of law to take its course. Sanusi’s destiny lies elsewhere, and Kano State can now move forward in peace.”

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UK richest family jailed

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Sadly, the richest family in Uk is in a mess. A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.

 

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The Hindujas — who were not present in court — were acquitted of human trafficking, but convicted on other charges in a stunning verdict for the family whose fortune is estimated at 37 billion pounds ($47 billion).

 

 

Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal Hinduja each got four years and six months, while their son Ajay and his wife Namrata received four-year terms, the presiding judge in Geneva ruled.

 

 

The cases stem from the family’s practice of bringing servants from their native India and included accusations of confiscating their passports once they were flown to Switzerland.

 

 

Prosecutors argued the Hindujas paid their staff a pittance and gave them little freedom to leave the house.

The family denied the allegations, claiming the prosecutors wanted to “do in the Hindujas”.

The Hindujas reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with the three employees who made the accusations against them.

 

 

Despite this, the prosecution decided to pursue the case due to the gravity of the charges.

Geneva prosecutor Yves Bertossa had requested a custodial sentence of five and a half years against Prakash and Kamal Hinduja.

Aged 78 and 75 respectively, both had been absent since the start of the trial for health reasons.

In his closing address, the prosecutor accused the family of abusing the “asymmetrical situation” between powerful employer and vulnerable employee to save money.

Household staff were paid a salary between 220 and 400 francs ($250-450) a month, far below what they could expect to earn in Switzerland.

 

 

“They’re profiting from the misery of the world,” Bertossa told the court.

– ‘Not mistreated slaves’ –

 

But the Hinduja family’s defence lawyers argued that the three plaintiffs received ample benefits, were not kept in isolation and were free to leave the villa.

“We are not dealing with mistreated slaves,” Nicolas Jeandin told the court.

Indeed, the employees “were grateful to the Hindujas for offering them a better life”, his fellow lawyer Robert Assael argued.

Representing Ajay Hinduja, lawyer Yael Hayat had slammed the “excessive” indictment, arguing the trial should be a question of “justice, not social justice”.

Namrata Hinduja’s lawyer Romain Jordan also pleaded for acquittal, claiming the prosecutors were aiming to make an example of the family.

He argued the prosecution had failed to mention payments made to staff on top of their cash salaries.

“No employee was cheated out of his or her salary,” Assael added.

 

Some staff even asked for raises, which they received.

With interests in oil and gas, banking and healthcare, the Hinduja Group is present in 38 countries and employs around 200,000 people.

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