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Turai in Vienna For Atomic Energy Conference!!I am optimistic that Turai will bring better information for the development of the country. I think the semiinar will be attended byy other top people of other country in the world. I think it is even an honor for a the first lady to be part of the coonferennce, so I definitely all will be better in this country. This is not madness at all, so let don;t be pesstimstic over this issue.

As for someone saying there are professor of physics in the counntry who  can attend the conference, but what if they attend and they are not recognise, then what should they do, as for ASSU, I pray to God to help us solve the problem.

TRIBUTE TO A TITAN

“Of all the events which constitute a person's biography, there is scarcely one , to which the world so easily reconciles itself as to his death” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

On Saturday the 5th of September, 2009 death came and snatched away one of Nigeria’s human rights activists, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former presidential aspirant, Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi. He had a long battle with cancer of the lungs and at the age of 71 years, he could fight no more. He was born on 22nd April 1938, into the Fawehinmi family of Ondo in Ondo State, Nigeria.

No word is enough to describe late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. He was an epitome of justice. He showed Nigerians that we can pursue justice despite all odds. He lived and died for the “masses” – the ordinary Nigerians. He was a philanthropist and many Nigerians depended on him for free food, free education and free ideas.

Gani Fawehinmi studied Law at the Holborn College of Law- University of London in 1961. While at University, his father died. He completed his degree in London with a measure of difficulty due to lack of funds. This involved doing various menial jobs in London. While in college, he was popularly known as "Nation" because of his passionate interest in national, legal and political affairs. In 1993 Fawehinmi was awarded the biennial Bruno Kreisky Prize. This prize, named in honour of Bruno Kreisky, is awarded to international figures who advance human rights causes. In 1998, he received the International Bar Association 'Bernard Simmons Award' in recognition of his human-rights and pro-democracy work. In 1994 he and some other notable Nigerians formed the National Conscience Party of Nigeria which exists till today and he stood for a presidential election in 2003 under the umbrella of the National Conscience Party.

Gani Fawehinmi was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the highest legal title in Nigeria in September, 2001.

As a result of his activities, late Chief Gani Fawehinmi had been arrested, detained and charged to court several times. His international passport was seized on many occasions and his residence and Chambers were searched several times. He was beaten up time after time and was deported from one part of the country to another to prevent him from being able to effectively reach out to the masses among whom he was popular. In the process of his crusades for the rule of law, the hopes and aspirations of the poor and the oppressed, he fought many battles against military dictatorship as a result of which he had been arrested several times by the military governments and their numerous security agents. He was dumped in many police cells and detained in several prisons between 1969 and 1996.

In 2008 late Chief Gani Fawehinmi rejected one of the highest national honours that can be bestowed on a citizen by the Nigerian Government - Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) - in protest of the many years of misrule since Nigeria's independence. Many Nigerians called him the people's president.

In the words of late John F. Kennedy, he said “A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on”. Though Chief Gani Fawehinmi is dead but his ideas and legacies lives on. His death is indeed an irreplaceable loss. The question remains, how do we fill the huge vacuum created by his death?

This hub is a special tribute to late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

May his gentle soul rest in Perfect Peace (Amen)

Chief Abdul Ganiyu Fawehinmi is a titan to be honor, As I am writing I'm watching it live on AIT. With all the fact I ve been hearing about him he is worthy to be honor, As you people can see gani really fight for justice in the country.

Although as a known Muslim he should be buried according to Islamic right, In Islamic Perspective I think a person that died on 5th September, he should be buried that same day the other day. So for this fact his family must have the reasons for his late burial.

This is just article presented on his 70th birthdayHe has been jailed more than any Nigerian, living or dead, not for stealing public funds or for any crime but for challenging infamy in government; he has been tear-gassed several times; humiliated on countless occasions and brutalised times without number. Yet he remains undaunted, unshaken and unwavering in his single-minded pursuit of the common good. I wish him more years of fruitful contributions to the progress of this country. Gani, may God multiply your kind in our midst.

By Bamidele Aturu in the Nigerian Guardian Newspaper, 23rd April 2008.

CHIEF Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi, friend of the toiling masses, fearless advocate, humanist par excellence, irrepressible enemy of oppressors, human rights crusader of inimitable courage, unassuming philanthropist, and an indefatigable patriot of unparalleled commitment is 70. This is really something to cheer about. To begin with, given the harassment, physical and psychological torture inflicted on him and his family by the Nigerian state, not many people thought that he would live to mark his 60th birthday not to talk of being with us at 70. Whatever the state of his health may be, this is an occasion that the masses and their friends must celebrate to high heavens.

Gani, as he is fondly called by his admirers and foes alike, is a unique Nigerian in a number of respects. Here is one Nigerian who lives his life for the good of the country only in every way. At great personal risks to himself he dared the military adventurers who usurped political power and imposed the authoritarian ethos of the garrison on our people. A consummate social critic that he is, he has never been caught pushing positions for selfish reasons or for the mere purpose of attracting attention to himself as many gallingly do these days.

I have told several people before and I believe it is appropriate to repeat it during this festive occasion that Gani is the only lawyer that I know, living or dead, who does not take a position on national issues simply because he is protecting the interest of a present or prospective client. These days one frequently read opinions that amount to hankering for briefs among lawyers or that is nothing but indecent defence of the interest of an existing client. I have had cause to disagree with this great African on some national issues, but as I told him on some of those occasions, I knew that he was merely expressing his deep and genuine convictions. Happily, those occasions were very few. I challenge anyone with a contrary opinion to express it now, I wish I could take the liberty of a priest to add the phrase, ‘or never’.

He is not one to refrain from expressing unpopular positions. In recent times he has been challenged and even excoriated by many for some of his positions that go against the general tide of public opinion. One thing that is clear is that one cannot miss his nationalistic fervour and passion in any of his interventions and commentaries. Beyond that, a nation without an avant-garde like Gani who sets agenda and thinks ahead will soon atrophy. As a human being he does not claim to be without his own flaws. The truth, however, is that compared with many people in his generation and generations behind him, Gani is closer to a saint.

Gani is a very solicitous and caring person. Several thousands of indigent people, and I am not exaggerating, have benefited from his large heart. Personally, it was Gani that paid my law school fees, an act of benevolence for which I shall remain eternally grateful. As a law student at Ife, when the power that be had made it clear that I could not get regular employment by seizing my NYSC Discharge Certificate after my first degree, Gani placed me on a monthly stipend that did not fail once. Even while still on his sick bed in far away London Gani still looked after the welfare of several people. For example I know that he ensures that the medical bills of his sister who had taken ill before him are settled promptly.

It is not an exaggeration to state that all Nigerians, without any exception whatsoever, have benefited from his legal activism. This is so because he is the doyen of public impact litigation in this country. Regardless of the narrow conception of the doctrine of locus standi by the superior courts, Gani has used the instrumentality of the law and the court to challenge every form of misbehaviour in government. Thanks to his persistence, it would appear that the doctrine has been relaxed in the case of the dollar Ministers filed by him. There is no Nigerian, again living or dead, that has challenged governments and their policies in court on matters that are not personal than Chief Gani Fawehinmi. He has expanded our legal frontiers in such a way that every branch of the law bears his imprint.

This is not the appropriate forum to discuss his forensic skills. I have already accepted the challenge thrown at me by no less a person than Odia Ofeimun, the well-known poet, to do his biography. It suffices however to recall how he used his skills in court to get us back to school after the authorities at Ife dismissed us apparently for not learning what our parents asked to go there to learn. In the midst of his arguments, he suddenly pointed to the ceilings and told the court that ‘what these boys dismissed by the University are saying is that this roof should not collapse on your Lordship’. The ceiling, unknown to any of us and perhaps the judge too at the time, was caving in. Everybody laughed, but he had made his point. We won our case and that is one of the reasons why I am today a lawyer. That was vintage Gani. He would use any lawful means to secure justice for the downtrodden.

His courage is scary. One incident that will forever remain etched in our collective memory was the scene at Yaba, under the military, where he lay down on the ground and dared the security personnel drafted to quell a public protest to run over him with their armoured tank. Thank God, they did not. But that underlines his willingness to pay the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the oppressed.

He has been jailed more than any Nigerian, living or dead, not for stealing public funds or for any crime but for challenging infamy in government; he has been tear-gassed several times; humiliated on countless occasions and brutalised times without number. Yet he remains undaunted, unshaken and unwavering in his single-minded pursuit of the common good. I wish him more years of fruitful contributions to the progress of this country. Gani, may God multiply your kind in our midst.

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My good brother in Islam I know I'm happy for u cos I know u will be among the people that will Paradise. (Al Janat Firdaous)

My Good Islam Brother, Please Let any one say whatever he likes, I just know the truth will soon come. I am not trying to criticize, but let them know the fact. Islam as a religion does not encourage we followers to fight others, I know Islam will surely leeds muslim to the next level. (AMIN).

No matter what you people sya on Nairaland I will surely cast out my own truth 4 u to read.

According to cahrpter in the Holy Qur'an it was gather that Jesus Christ (Prophet Isa) also perform Solat Allah. Prophet Isa is one of the messanger of Allah (S.A.W.), although he doesn't ve a father because he is born hrough miracle i.e Holy spirit impregnated her Mother Mariam.

Prophet in his Life time is a miraculous person, He perform Miracle for his people, due to this he was been envied by some unbeleivers. It was in old testament Jesus perform Ablution, prayed and bowed for Allah.

So my their Muslim and Christian pple on Nairaland I will like you to join my quote.

According to finds on many Islamic Websites it was gather that the number of Muslim Population in the world is enormous. The total population of the World is said to be 6.784 billion, Muslims all over the globe is said to carry 60% out of 100%, According to fidings by the United States Census Bureau The world population is been overtaking by the Muslim.

Muslim all over the globe do gather on 12th Month on the calender (Dhul Khija) in the holy land (Mecca and Medinna) both in Saudi Arabia to worship Almighty Allah. According to a professor from Israel calcilated the population of Muslims to be tripple of that of the Jews, so he later bring analysed that as for Muslims and Christians the populatoion of the Muslim to be 47% and that of Christians to be 35%.

So this my word is not that I am criticizing,but the fact that Muslims fasting in the Month of Ramadan will rewarded for the good thing they are doing.

It was bad Sunday I will say this weekk. My girl and I arrange for a date at SWEET25 CLUB HOUSE in IKoyi. I was there around 6:00pm waiting for her to join me there, Not knowing she has even been there before me.

This girl was in a room with one top man living in Victoria Island, around 6:30pm I started playing snookres with a friend of mine that we went together. Suddenly I saw coming towards, I was even happy seen him not knowing it will be av evil day 4 me. As she approach me I hugged her, peck her and I order for 2 pint of red label for my friend and I, I also tell the barman to give her what she wants but she said NO.

This Man has been waiting for her 4 some minutes before He finally come out and meet both of us pecking eachother, He was baffled all he did was to slap me. That slap was as if I received an annointinng message, the drink was like I am seeinng a sea. All I did was to leave because I thought that was her Uncle she usually tell me about not knowing she is her man lover.

My N'lander what should I do to this girl because she has been calling my phone but I don't pick. Advice Plesae

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yah lateef (god of mrcy)

Let Ibru family take their action, do you pple think sanusi self is alone.   I beleive the Power of Almighty Allah is their to help him. You just know the family of Ibru are thief from their source, when they know what their daughter did is bad, They should have tell their gods to appeal for her and not invoke bad spirit in to the community at large, so you Ibru's it is better you start praying so that your daughter will not end up in jail or remain poor for the rest of her life when recover all her wealth from.  

Hi my Fellows Nigerians, on my reasonable aspect I will be happy if this man canprove his Innocence. He should try to convince we Nigerian that he has done the allegation they ve quote him for. I feel sorry 4 Akingbola cos he realy tried to put Intercontinental into Advanced Banking sector in the Globe. If he has done what he is quoted for that means there is no one above the law i.e he must be punished, the punishment should not be vital but should some how be softly

Yes as 4 me I will say late legal Icon and Human activist is due to be honour with a grand noble prize. My own view for this is just in term acheivemnet this man has done participatedin the acheivement of Nigerian legal constitution, H ehas been helping in term the nation development not only that Idefinitely know that had he been the one that won the 1999 election he would have put this country forward.
My People I will be happy if the group that standup and say they wants to honour him did what they say. Even they should name somethings after him.

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