Chito Nwa Onyeama N' Eke

I had what could pass for a near-death experience today I was on a light jog, on my way back from my routine, Saturday morning exercise at Okpara Square, when I was flashed with a sudden outburst, by a reckless uniformed police officer on duty Standing right in the middle of the road alongside his partner, and upon sighting a speeding bus coming towards his direction, as if with a knowing glint, that the bus driver would attempt evading him, he pulled out his assault riffle, cocked it, and levelled it against the spurting driver, threatening to release fire The driver jammed on his accelerator and increased speed, forced to sway to a different direction to evade the officer In the heat of the moment, the officer lost control of his riffle, but fortunately no fire escaped accidentally I was at the vanguard of the scene. Standing in the most precarious position. If anything had happened, my life would have tithered on a razor's edge My life flashed that moment before my eyes, with my mind reeling in a daze of disbelief! Funnily enough, when I had sighted those men earlier on with their riffles, I failed to heed to the thought to opt for a different route My face was crumpled into a mean frown, and I didn't fail to express my disgust before the officers, although 'carefully' Who would believe that the imp wouldn't just make light of the situation, but also jokingly threatened to shoot one of my legs. The scruffy officer - with tribal marks strewn across his mouth - would even go on to solicit money from me through any means possible - including sending me his account details Deep down anger burnt a hole in my brain! I couldn't express the fullness of my rage! I write this because we are finished in this country! Nigeria is up in wild flames! The Nigerian police represent the most grotesque satanic imagery of what Nigeria presently is I deeply hope the bloody dingbat of a police officer is arrested and imprisoned for 600 years!

I once sent this random babe (from god-knows-where) some money. She had been soliciting money from me. So one day I decided to assist. Truly, it came from a place of charity, and was done in the spirit of friendship If I didn't consider her a friend, I would most likely not have sent her a dime One day, I was stranded and needed help. I rang her phone at night, but she didn't pick, nor even call back later I tried to know why she acted the way she did, and her response were shocking! She told me point blankly, that she didn't consider us friends, and therefore didn't see the need to pick nor call back This was not long after I had sent her some money That's women for you!

Nothing torments my soul like rendering monetary assistance to any random babe, who solicits money from me It often feels like a donation into the void And mostly ends in regrets Everything in my gut usually pricks at me, as if I had committed a monumental atrocity Most ladies are highly ungrateful, entitled, and manipulative, and this makes giving to them, feel not right I always feel greater satisfaction rendering monetary assistance, or any form of assistance, to people of lesser privilege, than random ladies...

As a man, know when to exert your masculinity - esp when dealing with ladies. You call a lady, she cuts your call, snubs your call, never calls back, takes years to reply, gives lazy replies, and so forth Fine! No when to put a stop to the nonsense. No when to channel your attention towards a better direction Do not shrink your masculinity for any woman Always remember there are more women population in the world than men. Too many fishes in the pond

Some Challenges of Young Lawyers in Nigeria; Starting out in law in Nigeria here isn’t easy. These are some of the biggest hurdles most young lawyers face: 1. Poor remuneration & exploitation( Capitalism ya werey gaan ni oo): Many junior lawyers earn ₦500k–₦100k monthly in top cities like Lagos and Abuja, barely enough for transport and feeding in this current economic situation of the country. It was my first reality check as a legal professional after joining the legal profession. In my mind, I asked: "After all these struggles, cramming and expenses?". Why the silence then? Many law firms pay" peanuts" with the promise of “exposure” instead of a living wage. I then ask: "Who made it a rule that a young wig must suffer before he/she hammer?". Who made it a norm that you have to be subjected to chronic penury and servitude/ slavery in the bid of practicing what you studied in the University and Law school?. Who made it haram( forbidden) to earn well whilst still learning the rudiments of law practice? 2. Over-saturation of the profession: Nigerian Law School calls to bar over 5,000 lawyers yearly, but jobs don’t grow at the same rate. Last year, 10,000 lawyers were called to the bar. I then asked: "Where are the jobs?". Where are the clients? The competition is stiff, especially in the struggle to get employed by top-tier firms. Hence, my cry every day for every young wig to be competent, unique, hardworking, visible and most importantly, seek Grace. P 3. Limited mentorship & training: Most senior lawyers are often too busy with billable hours to properly mentor juniors. Most young wigs get to learn many things themselves in most firms and by taking private briefs. Many young lawyers get routine tasks like filing and adjournments for years without real courtroom/litigation or deal exposure. Some only get to do "appearing with" for their first 5 years of practice. Senior Lawyers that will show you the way are few; if you have anyone around you, hold him/her dearly. 4. Harsh working conditions: 12-16 hour workdays are common for many young wigs, including weekends, with little or no work-life balance. “You’re learning” is often used to justify unpaid overtime. You will woooooooooooork!!! 😆 🤣 5. Delay in court system: Cases drag for years due to adjournments, congestion, and strikes. Many Young litigators get discouraged when they can’t see matters to conclusion early in their careers. Some later go into corporate practice or academia to save themselves of the emotional and psychological stress of litigation. 6. High cost of law practice: - NBA dues, stamp & seal, wig and gown, textbooks, CPD costs; all before you even get a stable income. Setting up a solo practice requires capital most young lawyers don’t have. The law practice requires branding and no one brands without money. A car is a necessity for a young wig. Without it, the shege banza is imminent. 7. Public perception & demand for ‘connection’: Some Clients often want a SAN or a “connected” and experienced lawyer to handle their cases, not a young face. Without a strong network, briefs are hard to come by. This is reality 101!!! 8. Tech & specialization gap: Law School still teaches mostly traditional law practice. Tech law, IP, fintech compliance, data protection, etc, are what most young lawyers have to self-learn. Firms that pay well want niche skills, not just LLB + BL. 9. Mental health strain: Burnout, anxiety, and imposter syndrome are common but rarely discussed. The profession celebrates grinding but stigmatizes rest. Na why many lawyers de pai day by day and some develop high blood pressure early on. Etc However, the herculean tasks and tough process is also formation. Many young wigs who survived the “womb stage” of practice build resilience, networks, and eventually thrive either in top tier firms, independent private practice, corporate world, in-house, or tech. Ki Olorun wa pelu gbogbo wa 🙏 Rahma cares ✍️ ❤️

Why do the living think they are better than the dead?

I don't want to worship God with an aching obsession for Satan to die, together with all my imaginary enemies I also don't pray to find myself in an environment that compels me to worship God, just to have him make a miracle for things to workout for me I just want to worship God in an immaculate environment that demands nothing from me, but affords me the gratitude and genuine commitment to worship God, simply because I wish to...

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I had this strange dream that kept repeated itself in my sleep, leaving gnawing anxiety in my spirit I would find myself in my alma-mater (past school environment), fidgeting in fear, readying myself for upcoming, defining examinations that I had quite poorly prepared for The spectre of failing the examination ruled my spirit, causing a violent unrest I have always pondered over the ominous message the dream could portend Just recently, I went back to all my past law textbooks and started reading them like over again like a fresher. And for the first time, a massive wave of easiness washed over me, like a soothing balm I discovered how unprepared I had been to withstand the impending test, leading to the gate of advancement It was just the spirit of grace bugging me, whispering, ''Be prepared.''