Mary Akanbi

WITNESS SUPPORT UNIT OF THE HIGH COURT OF FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA: A HUMBLE COMMENDATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO MY LORD, THE CHIEF JUDGE! By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. Mary Akanbi 25th November, 2023 The Witness Support Unit of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was created some few years back to help in the administration of justice system in the Federal Capital Territory Judiciary and it has been in operation till date. A number of lawyers or litigants might not be aware of the existence of this very important department or Unit in the administration of justice system especially in the Federal Capital Territory-herein after referred to as the FCT-, hence there is need for a continuous awareness on the existence of this Unit (I have been using this Unit for my client’s case (in a civil trial) for over two years now as regard the provision of an ‘interpreter’). This paper aims to achieve this awareness. Also, from my observations (arising from my years of ...

TRIAL PROCEEDINGS IN NIGERIAN COURTS AND THE ATTITUDES OF SOME OF THE JUDGES ALLOCATING AND OR ALLOTING INSUFFICIENT TIME FOR EXAMINING WITNESS TO NON-SAN LAWYERS AND OR LITIGANTS: MY OPINIONS AND HUMBLE RECOMMENDATIONS By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. Mary Akanbi 25th November, 2023 Respectfully, I have observed the attitudes of some of our Nigerian judges or magistrates to trial proceedings especially where the person concerned is not a ‘Senior Advocate of Nigeria’ (herein after referred to as SAN). These Judges and magistrates, with due respect to them, only allot or allocate insufficient time to the Non-SAN lawyer or litigant to examine his witness or cross examine the witness of the opposing party or co-litigant in the suit. Many of such time, the Court with due respect, becomes impatient, thereby hurrying the examining lawyer or litigant to round-off with his ‘examination (whether examination-in-chief or cross-examination or reply to cross-examination’ or the Court would...

WITNESS SUPPORT UNIT OF THE HIGH COURT OF FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA: A HUMBLE COMMENDATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO MY LORD, THE CHIEF JUDGE! By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. Mary Akanbi 25th November, 2023 The Witness Support Unit of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was created some few years back to help in the administration of justice system in the Federal Capital Territory Judiciary and it has been in operation till date. A number of lawyers or litigants might not be aware of the existence of this very important department or Unit in the administration of justice system especially in the Federal Capital Territory-herein after referred to as the FCT-, hence there is need for a continuous awareness on the existence of this Unit (I have been using this Unit for my client’s case (in a civil trial) for over two years now as regard the provision of an ‘interpreter’). This paper aims to achieve this awareness. Also, from my observations (arising from ...

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines, Saturday 25th November, 2023 Mary Akanbi 25th November, 2023 Read the latest breaking news headlines, Nigerian news, Entertainment, Sports & Business below; **Be servants to your people, Tinubu tells APC govs **Tinubu receives Ododo, Uzodimma, speaks on good governance Battered Economy: Tinubu will turn things around soon- Adedayo, ex-photographer **Appeal Court affirms Abiodun's governorship victory  **Ogun guber: Abiodun hails A’Court verdict, invites opponents **Appeal Court affirms Oborevwori as Delta State Governor **Kyari confirms Port Harcourt refinery will start working in December **Don't go to Supreme Court, Nasarawa APC urges PDP candidate **Kaduna gov welcomes A'Court judgment, seeks opponents' support **FG approves 50% subsidy on agric inputs amid food inflation **Appeal Court sacks Bauchi Speaker, orders rerun  **A'Court affirms Kaduna gov's election, stops supplementary poll **Ondo lawmakers divided, p...

Recognizing Excellence: CEL Group Honors Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, For Outstanding Leadership  Mary Akanbi 25th November, 2023  In a recent monthly general meeting at the Edo Heritage Hotel, the CEL Group seized the opportunity to acknowledge and honor Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, Chairman of the NBA - Welfare Committee, for his remarkable leadership and dedicated contributions to the welfare of lawyers across Nigeria. The highlight of the event was the presentation of a prestigious award to Chief Ozoani, SAN, a distinguished learned silk whose impact on the legal community has been nothing short of commendable. Nekabari ANNAH, representing Chief Ozoani, graciously accepted the award on his behalf. The CEL Group, recognizing the significance of Chief Emeka Ozoani's role in championing the welfare of lawyers, emphasized the importance of his continued efforts in promoting the well-being of legal professionals across the country. The group expressed confidence in Chief Oz...

Recognizing Excellence: CEL Group Honors Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, For Outstanding Leadership  Mary Akanbi 25th November, 2023  In a recent monthly general meeting at the Edo Heritage Hotel, the CEL Group seized the opportunity to acknowledge and honor Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, Chairman of the NBA - Welfare Committee, for his remarkable leadership and dedicated contributions to the welfare of lawyers across Nigeria. The highlight of the event was the presentation of a prestigious award to Chief Ozoani, SAN, a distinguished learned silk whose impact on the legal community has been nothing short of commendable. Nekabari ANNAH, representing Chief Ozoani, graciously accepted the award on his behalf. The CEL Group, recognizing the significance of Chief Emeka Ozoani's role in championing the welfare of lawyers, emphasized the importance of his continued efforts in promoting the well-being of legal professionals across the country. The group expressed confidence in Chief Ozoani's abili...

WITNESS SUPPORT UNIT OF THE HIGH COURT OF FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA: A HUMBLE COMMENDATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO MY LORD, THE CHIEF JUDGE! By: Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. The Witness Support Unit of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was created some few years back to help in the administration of justice system in the Federal Capital Territory Judiciary and it has been in operation till date. A number of lawyers or litigants might not be aware of the existence of this very important department or Unit in the administration of justice system especially in the Federal Capital Territory-herein after referred to as the FCT-, hence there is need for a continuous awareness on the existence of this Unit (I have been using this Unit for my client’s case (in a civil trial) for over two years now as regard the provision of an ‘interpreter’). This paper aims to achieve this awareness. Also, from my observations (arising from my years of experiences in regard to the Uni...