Mary Akanbi

RE: THE KILLING OF MRS OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM: NBA CONSTITUTES ADHOC COMMITTEE; COMMITTEE TO ALSO HANDLE THE MURDER AND CIVIL CASES OF OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM AND GAFARU BURAIMOH Mary Akanbi 31st December, 2022 Distinguished Colleagues,   1. Since the barbaric and inexcusable murder of our member, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem by ASP Drambi Vandhi of the Nigerian Police Force on 25/12/2022, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken some steps in respect of which we now provide this update to our members and Nigerians. .   2. We start by acknowledging that nothing we do will ever be enough to bring back our late member, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem. We however believe that our strong and unwavering pursuit of justice in this case may mean that another Nigerian will not have to lose his or her life in the illegal, unlawful and unjust manner that Omobolanle’s life was taken.   3. On 26/12/2022, the NBA President, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN established an open line of communicatio...

TRIBUTE TO LATE HON. JUSTICE A. M. KAFIN MADAKI OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF BAUCHI STATE By Adam Tanko Jibril, Esq It is with a profound sense of loss and yet gratitude to Allah whose will in our lives we cannot question, that I, write to condole with the Bauchi State Government, Bauchi State Judiciary, Nigerian Bar Association Bauchi Branch and people of Bauchi State on the death of His Lordship after the long life of faith, duty and service. His Lordship, Hon. Justice A. M. Kafin Madaki was a man of personable character,  intense knowledge of Law, good humour and  inimitable jurisprudent. His Lordship was a jurist and one of the last symbols of the golden era of Bauchi State Judiciary. Late Hon. Justice A. M. Kafin Madaki was a distinguished Judge, Jurisprudential thinker, strategist, foremost punctualist, courageous Jurist and elderly statesman who brought a touch of courage and candour to whatever he did. His Lordship, was a man who possessed a ...

MIDWEST BAR FORUM WISHES ITS MEMBERS A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AHEAD Mary Akanbi 31st December, 2022 In a message jointly signed by H.O.Bazuaye, Publicity Secretary  and Prof. N. A. Inegbedion(PhD) Chairman, the Forum expressed profound appreciation to Almighty God for the New Year and wished all members glad tidings for the New Year. The Forum thanked members for their support in the outgone year and solicited for their support in the new year.  Below is the text of the message. "The Midwest Bar Forum wishes all members of the Forum, the NBA and the general public a most rewarding 2023. Having experienced the vicissitudes of 2022, the Forum thanks the Lord Almighty for surviving the outgone year and hopes for a better 2023 in all its ramifications. We thank  members for their steadfastness in 2022 despite its challenges and hopes that in the new year, we shall consolidate on the gains of 2022 and take the Forum to a more glorious height.  We pray for the rep...

COMPENSATE THE FAMILY OF OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM WITH THREE BILLION NAIRA ONLY NOW HENRY BARNABAS EHI, ACIArb(UK) TELLS INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE Mary Akanbi 28th December, 2022 .           Henry Barnabas Ehi Esq A legal practitioner who have joined many other lawyers across the Country to condemn the killing of Mrs Bolanle has called on the Inspector General of Police to Compensate the family of the Victim with the Sum of Three Billion Naira. The message reads this; .                 Alkali Baba Usman “By virtue of section 372 of the ACJL 2021, pecuniary compensation is now available to both victims of crime and civil wrong. So, where, as in most cases, one same act constitutes both a civil wrong and an offence, compensation in both civil and criminal action can be  pursued in pari-paso. The rationale for such compensation to victims of crime is very simple, and it is to either deter o...

COMPENSATE THE FAMILY OF OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM WITH THREE BILLION NAIRA ONLY NOW HENRY BARNABAS EHI, ACIArb(UK) TELLS INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE Mary Akanbi 27th December, 2022 .            Henry Barnabas Ehi Esq Henry Barnabas Ehi Esq, a legal practitioner who have joined many other lawyers across the Country to condemn the killing of Mrs Bolanle has called on the Inspector General of Police to Compensate the family of the Victim with the Sum of Three Billion Naira. The message reads this; .               Alkali Baba Usman “The rationale for the payment of compensation to victims of crime is very simple, It will help to deter other police officers from involving in crimes such as this. The Nigeria Police is vicariously liable to it men, and as such must take responsibility for its action.  Securing a conviction against the alleged shooter Drambi Vandi who killed an innocent lawyer is ...

PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF MRS OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM: NBA DEMANDS FULL DISCLOSURE OF DETAILS OF SUSPECTED POLICE OFFICERS Mary Akanbi 26th December, 2022 .             Omobolanle Raheem Esq The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) deplores the cold blooded murder of our member, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem by an officer of the Nigerian Police Force attached to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah, Lagos State. This dastardly incident occurred yesterday, 25th December, 2022 while Mrs Raheem was returning from a Christmas church service with her husband and other family members.   The NBA President, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN upon receiving the sad news made efforts to get across to the husband of our deceased member who understandably has been unavailable to answer calls. The NBA President has however spoken to the brother-in-law of our deceased member and extended the condolence of the NBA to the family of late Mrs. Omobolanl...

HENRY BARNABAS EHI, ACIArb(UK), ANiPR CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF OMOBOLANLE RAHEEM Mary Akanbi 26th December, 2022 .               Omobolanle Raheem Esq It is with deep regret and mixed emotions that I join Lawyers across the Country in condemning the gruesome killing of Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch, who was shot dead on Christmas day by a trigger happy Policeman at Ajah Under Bridge checkpoint. During my undergraduate days as a law student, my final year thesis was focused on such Extra-Judicial Killings by officers of the Nigerian Security Forces in our country. The killing of Mrs. Bolanle who was reported pregnant after waiting for 7 years is indeed inhumane and painful. I have so much faith and believe that the leadership of the NBA in it’s usually fashion would follow this matter to it’s logical end to ensure that Justice served. I also pray that the Lord Almighty grant th...

Press Statement of the NBA Lagos Branch Chairman on the killing of Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem .             Omobolanle Raheem Esq Mary Akanbi 26th December, 2022 Dear Colleagues, At about 5pm yesterday, 25th December, 2022, when everyone was celebrating the Christmas holiday, I received the sad news of the killing of one of our members, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, by an officer of the Nigerian Police Force under the Jubilee bridge at Ajah, Lagos State.  I immediately reached out to the Branch Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee (Mrs. Abiye Tam-George) who with other members of her committee swung into action to confirm the veracity of the news.  Sadly, the news has since been confirmed to be true and the remains of our slain colleague deposited at the Mortuary.  The police authorities have confirmed that the police officer who shot and killed our colleague has been arrested and is currently being detained. ...

Policeman Shoots and Kills Female Lagos Lawyer Dead On Christmas Day Mary Akanbi 26th December, 2022                    Bolanle Raheem    Nigerians on social media are horrified and outraged as a trigger-happy Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) shoot dead a Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of the state on Christmas Day. The unnamed policeman attached to the Ajah Police Station and his team were said to have tried to stop Raheem and her family members as they drove back home from a Christmas Day church service. Raheem, it was gathered, was shot when the car she was on tried to make a U-turn under the Ajah Bridge. The victim was rushed to a hospital but was confirmed dead. ‘Justice Will Prevail’ The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident but described it as “unfortunate and avoidable”, assuring the public that justice will p...

2022 CHRISTMAS DAY MESSAGE BY MR. YAKUBU CHONOKO MAIKYAU,  OON, SAN, PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION Mary Akanbi 25th December, 2022 Christmas is the season when we commemorate and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. In doing so however, we must always remember that the birth of Jesus was a fulfilment of prophesy about 750 years earlier, and it was for the purpose clearly outlined in the prophesy; to redeem mankind from the sinful nature and its consequences, occasioned by the fall through Adam which led to spiritual death – separation from God (Adam was separated from God). By this, all men took on the nature of sin and suffered spiritual death. “12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned aft...

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2022 Mary Akanbi 23rd December, 2022 Read The Latest Breaking News Headlines, Nigerian News, Entertainment, Sport, Business and Politics Below; PUNCH Omo-Agege visits boat accident survivors, promises support Benue will resist further killings, says Ortom Cleric marks 60th birthday, laments low life expectancy Democratising LGs essential for growth Osun: PDP, APC adopt final addresses January 13 Introducing cash withdrawal limits at this time irresponsible Ex-ADC chair Court fails to sack Abiola as presidential candidate Tinubu will win FCT Group Even if I lose, Ive inspired youths Sowore Cash limits not anti-people, CBN insists, Reps knock Emefiele SMEs bleed as business climate worsens Gombe demands N10bn compensation for airport takeover INTELS empowers 1,700 women Bi-Courtney upgrades website, ups MMA2 services Unions vow to stop FGs airport city project World Bank approves $311m for West Africa Lottery firm rewards subscribe...

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF QUARTERLY MEETING OF NBA-NEC WHICH HELD ON 15TH DECEMBER, 2022   Mary Akanbi 22nd December, 2022 Distinguished Colleagues, The National Executive Council(NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association held its quarterly meeting on the 15th day of December, 2022 at the NBA National Headquarters, Abuja. Attached for your reference is the communique of the said NEC Meeting which covers the resolutions of NEC on various issues including the State of the Bar, Co-opted NEC Membership, Annual General Conference 2023, Lawyers in the Nigerian Police Service, NBA-NHIS Health Insurance Scheme and State of the Nation. Thank you and warm regards. Akorede Habeeb Lawal  National Publicity Secretary

NBA SUES DAME PAULINE TALLEN, MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OVER “KANGAROO” PUBLIC COMMENTS MADE IN REFERENCE TO THE JUDGMENT OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN SUIT NO. FHC/YL/CS/12/2022   Mary Akanbi 22nd December, 2022 On the 14th day of December, 2022, the Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) took out an Originating Summons against Dame Pauline Tallen, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, over her public comments made in respect of the Judgment of the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/YL/12/2022 between Mallam Nuhu Ribadu v. All Progressives Congress (APC) & 2 Ors. delivered on 14th October, 2022.  In the suit which is now pending at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with Suit No: CV/816/2022, the NBA is praying for the following reliefs:  a.       a declaration that the Defendant's (Dame Pauline Tallen) statement that: "the ruling that sacked Aishatu Binani, the ...

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE HONOURABLE GRAND KHADI  .               Adam Tanko Jibril Esq 20th December, 2022 The Honourable Grand Khadi Bauchi State Shari’a Court of Appeal, Shari’a Court of Appeal Complex Bauchi, Bauchi State.  Sir, AN OPEN LETTER TO THE HONOURABLE GRAND KHADI ON THE NEED TO CENTRALIZE THE FILING OF THE INITIATING PROCESSE(S) OF THE LOWER AND UPPER SHARI’A COURTS WITHIN BAUCHI METROPOLIS IN A CENTRAL REGISTRY AT SHARI’A COURT OF APPEAL. I, Adam Tanko Jibril, Esq. a Citizen of Bauchi State, an Associate in Al- Baseer & Associates Law Firm and a Legal Practitioner engaged in private practice within and outside Bauchi Jurisdiction deem it necessary to write this correspondence to you with a deep sense of patriotism for your quick intervention. As a legal practitioner base in Bauchi, I have observed with dismay the reckless nature by which litigants and lawyers alike abuse the system of filing cases directly at the Co...