Bemi Esq

Chelsea Football Fan page, with a Degree in Law

[Sir Dickson @Wizarab10]

To the new wigs, welcome to the Nigerian Bar

[lobistars🇳🇬 @john322226]

Spain just Dey smart.. I like as Portugal Dey allow Dem dey mumu themselves

[Pys @CFCPys]

🚨 Chelsea are yet to give up on Granit Xhaka. Sunderland insist the story is over, whereas Chelsea are still keeping doors open. Let’s see what happens. (@FabrizioRomano)

[COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION, NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL. @CLE_NLS]

Notice of Commencement of Admission Process for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

[Chief John Oladapo @0esq0]

We underestimate the value of friends who listen to you tell stories of your ambitions, wins, and achievements with keen interest and without ever making you feel like you're showing off or doing the most.

[Dr. Fendyy @Dr_Fendyy]

To succeed in Law Practice, you have to know a lot about many things. That is what makes one an all-round lawyer. Investing in knowledge is part of the art of law practice. That is why as a lawyer, you must find reading and research fun. You cannot avoid it unless you are comfortable being mid.

[Tobechi Ogazi, Esq. @TobechiOgazi]

Many lawyers think mastering the law is enough. It is not. The best advocates understand business, technology, medicine, finance, engineering, language, and even how criminals operate. Every case sits at the intersection of law and another field.

The broader your knowledge, the sharper your analysis, your cross examination, and your advice to clients. Never stop learning. It will make you a better lawyer.

[Bemi Esq @CfcBemi]

@d_Advocate1 Any judicial authority?

[E.P Aninze Esq. @EkeneAninze]

Like I said yesterday, the Amendment passed by the National Assembly for the establishment of State Policing deserves commendation.

However, there are certain grey areas that the Amendment failed to address, and I will discuss them briefly.

The first thing, and arguably the most important, is the issue of funding.

We all don't need any witch from the cave of Endor to tell us that the amendment to enable the establishment of State Police has already altered the current constitutional framework.

This means it will involve recruiting and training new personnel, including paying their wages and benefits, constructing new infrastructure, and procuring equipment, operational vehicles, and other logistics needed to keep the system running effectively.

The major challenge here is that, apart from the provision stating that the Federal Government may provide grants and aid to the State Police, the Amendment says nothing else about funding.

And you know, the use of the word "may" is discretionary.

The question is: what happens if the Federal Government decides not to provide such grants?

You already know what follows. It becomes another excuse for State Governments to shy away from their responsibilities while blaming inadequate funding.

Secondly, a decentralized Police System must have certainty regarding the level of interaction between its various components.

Unfortunately, the Amendment did not adequately address the relationship and jurisdictional issues that may arise between the Federal Police and the State Police, as well as the relationship between State Police formations across State borders.

This is a serious gap that the National Assembly needs to address before it creates unnecessary conflicts, confusion, or an overlap in the discharge of duties.

Thirdly, it should be noted that the Amendment does not mandate every State to adopt State Policing.

This simply means that States that cannot afford State Policing may continue to rely solely on the Federal Police.

The implication is obvious. Many States may hide under this provision and deliberately refuse to establish proper structures or make adequate provisions for the welfare and operations of State Police within their territories.

The fourth point is the issue of appointments into leadership positions, particularly the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Commissioners.

I think the Amendment could have done much better if it had clearly addressed the selection process by making merit, qualifications, professional competence, integrity, and character the primary considerations.

But rather, apart from the new requirement of recommendations from the National Police Council and subsequent approval by the Senate and the various Houses of Assembly, the Bill substantially retained the old appointment process where the President nominates from a broad cadre of officers irrespective of rank or seniority.

This is the same procedure that has consistently created situations where an officer who is neither the most senior nor the most qualified is promoted or fast-tracked ahead of colleagues and superiors, thereby forcing the premature retirement of very senior police officers.

Lastly, despite the fact that the Amendment provides procedures that must be fulfilled before the Federal Police can interfere in the affairs of a State, it failed to properly define what clearly constitutes "a breakdown of law and order" within a State that would justify such interference.

This is another dangerous loophole.

A Federal Government that is determined to continue meddling in the affairs of a State can easily hide under this vague provision to interfere in the security affairs of that State whenever it chooses.

On the general overview, I commend the National Assembly for taking this bold step. It is indeed a remarkable milestone in our constitutional development.
However, more work still needs to be done to perfect what has been started.

I am Ekene Aninze Esq.

[Averroes @d_Advocate1]

Question for the law students and bar aspirants:

Is Pre-action notice constitutional?

[RelatedCFC©️ @CfcRelated_]

🔵 Me walking into Cobham to discuss my Palestra scout bonus. Those tweets and tags weren’t free.

[Bemi Esq @CfcBemi]

@Blue_Footy I follow back blues

[The Touchline | 𝐓 @TouchlineX]

🚨🗣️ Lionel Scaloni: "Messi will remain the best player in the world as long as he wants to."

[All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalk]

Equaling Klose’s record and surpassing Ronaldo Nazario?

🚨 Lionel Messi: “It is a great honor to be able to compete with all these greats, including Ronaldo Nazario, among the players I have watched.

"He was one of the greatest players of all time, and yet he is not in first place. So in the end, it’s just a statistic.."

[SMALLIE @the_smallie]

Cattarh is top 3 most terrible sickness in the world and it’s not number 3.

[Magnus Carlsen @MagnusCarlsen]

Hi. My name is Magnus Carlsen.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨💣 BREAKING: Real Madrid sent official proposal to Bernardo Silva, advanced talks to try sign the midfielder.

Deal underway with Mourinho pushing and Real confident to anticipate Barça & Atlético.

He’s a priority for JM, as @jfelixdiaz reports.

🎥➕ https://t.co/D7gSUofHIl

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🔴⚪️ Kai Havertz: “Winning the Champions League is a nice feeling… but it would be even nicer if I can do it with Arsenal!”.

“It would mean a lot more”.

[Mztar_Atm @mztaratm]

@FabrizioRomano @damilolaelija11 They all called him a mad guy, look where we are now; just a friendly match away from being crowned UCL Winner ❤️