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I Want Every Lawyer To Enjoy Healthcare Insurance”- Frontline Presidential Candidate, Olumide Akpata Speaks At The Palm Interview

Today’s interview of foremost NBA Presidential candidate, Olumide Akpata was an excellent interview. He provided very practical responses to issues affecting the Bar and innovative ways of dealing with them.
These responses can only come from a deep appreciation of the issues facing the Bar and practical knowledge of how they can be dealt with. Olumide Akpata is indeed ready to lead.

Here are some takeaways from his interview:

“Access to finance for members on reasonable grounds especially those looking to set up their own practices should be a key component of our welfare”

“NBA under my watch will not condone maltreatment of any lawyers. NBA will need to step up and protect interest of its members”

“I know the role health insurance has played in my being healthy. That is what I want every lawyer to enjoy. NBA under my watch will set up a properly capitalised health insurance scheme that will help pay for lawyers to tackle health related issues

COVID-19: Abiola Ajimobi Is Alive, Family Says

A former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has slipped into coma as a result of Coronavirus complications.
Ajimobi has been in Intensive Care Unit at First Cardiology Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos, since he was rushed to the place few weeks ago after it emerged he had the virus.

The former governor first slipped into coma on June 8 but was revived and stabilised by doctors until Thursday when he again went totally unconscious.

A family source, who confirmed the news on Thursday night, said, “Ajimobi is alive. He only slipped into coma. We are praying to God for his revival.”

Bolaji Tunji, media aide to the former governor, in social media posts also confirmed that Ajimobi was alive, urging Nigerians to pray for his recovery.

Lady gang-raped by 8 men after being set up by her friend in Adamawa state

A 33-year-old lady was reportedly gang-raped after being deceived into the men’s den by her own friend, said to be the only female member of a 9-man rape gang.

The Adamawa state police command has confirmed the arrest of five members of the gang including the lady, while four are at large.

30-year-old Zainab Jafaru reportedly arranged for her friend to be gang-raped and reportedly disappeared after taking her to the men. Adamawa State Police spokesman, DSP Suleiman Nguroje said;

“On 13/6/2020, following a report received from a 33-year-old lady being raped by a syndicate of 9 at Gerio, a remote area of Jambutu, Yola North LGA, Police operatives attached to the command’s monitoring team, arrested five people: Ahmadu Ismail (20 years old); Salu Buba (25 years); Muhammed Ali (78 years); Abubakar Ali (28 years) and Zainab Jafaru (Female) 30 years.
“The incident happened on 12/6/2020 when the 5th Suspect Zainab Jafaru, deceived the complainant to accompany her to a certain place to meet her boyfriend.
“Upon arrival, Zainab’s boyfriend (now on the run), invited his gang, who forcefully had sexual intercourse with the complainant one after another.”