Apr 18, 2020 gani fawehinmi, ganiyu oyesola fawehinmi, nigerian human rights lawyer born april 22, 1938, ondo town, nigeriadied sept. Chief gani fawehinmi, nigerias most famous human rights lawyer, was arrested on 30th january 1996, and since then has been incacerated in bauchi, nigeria without access to medical care or family. After his unsuccessful bid, he returned to his law practice in ikeja lagos from where he has continued to publish the well respected nigerian weekly law report, which he started in 1985. Business history 2007 and the editor of leadership challenge. The history of colonial and postcolonial zimbabwe is marked by the constant movement of people in and out of the territory. The press under military rule in nigeria, 19661993. Ghana, officially republic of ghana, republic 2015 est.
Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book. The general collection covers biographies, economics, education, history, politics and. Gani fawehinmi, ganiyu oyesola fawehinmi, nigerian human rights lawyer born. A historical overview the nigerian press is not the oldest on the continent, or even in the west african subregion. Here is video footage of ribadu at fawehimnis home, speaking and signing the condolence register. The wealth of material the institution possesses is still in the same hard copy form in which. Jul 03, 2018 on the 8th november, 1988 when this appeal came up for hearing, chief gani fawehinmi raised an objection against chief f. Though he died several decades ago many cac members still pray with his name. Soyinka, falana, sowore celebrate gani fawehinmi at 80. Nigerias default on the issues of democracy andor good governance and human rights, strained, without a shadow of a doubt, the relationship between the countrys civil society, the international community and the nigerian state under general sani abacha. Abiola, gani families hail buhari for honours read letter.
Issuu ovation magazine issue 162 by t2eovation ovation magazine issue 162. Comrade ayodele, chairman of amuwo odofin local government, barrister mohammed fawehinmi, mr. Access to justice and human rights protection in nigeria. Gani fawehinmi, senior advocate of nigeria and human rights activist said, the igbos, by their contribution to the economic development of this country is otherwise called the jews of this country. He was the son of a prosperous family, but his fathers death while. He was reported to be a follower of ajao, who brought islam to ondo city,south. Even though the police have denied it, nuhu ribadu did enter nigeria, and visited the home of gani fawehinmi in lagos. Gani fawehinmi, ganiyu oyesola fawehinmi, nigerian human rights lawyer born april 22, 1938, ondo town, nigeriadied sept. In 2003, gani fawehinmi was the presidential flag bearer for the national conscience party ncp. In marking the first half century of the death of d. Sep 21, 2009 even though the police have denied it, nuhu ribadu did enter nigeria, and visited the home of gani fawehinmi in lagos. Donating books and other items the library welcomes gifts of books and non book material from members of the public in all fields of.
Just so that we may not forget in these days of unofficial mourning for the man of the people who has continued lifes struggle on the celestial plane. Soyinka, falana, sowore celebrate gani fawehinmi at 80 nobel laureate, prof. The news of the death of the human rights crusader hit the. Buhari, also yesterday, ordered that his proclamation of posthumous national awards of grand commander of the federal republic gcfr to the late chief abiola and the grand commander of the order of the niger gcon to the late chief fawehinmi, be gazetted. Gani fawehinmis death and burial nigerian history channel. Chief abdulganiyu gani oyesola fawehinmi fawehinmi, popularly called gani, was born into the family of saheed and munirat fawehinmi in ondo state on 22nd april, 1938. Who was gani fawehinmi, and what was his his father, chief saheed tugbobo fawehinmi, the seriki musulumi of ondo was a successful timber magnate, a great philanthropist, dele giwa. To mark the day, we publish below, the open letter he wrote to late military president, general sani abacha at his assumption of office as president and commanderinchief of the armed forces of the federal republic of nigeria. Gani fawehinmi was armed with every conceivable legal authority. Popularly called gani by friends and foe, chief ganiyu oyesola fawehinmi was born on friday april 22, 1938 to chief saheed tugbobo fawehinmi, the seriki musulumi of ondo. This arose from the monumental annulment, by the babangida military regime, of the june 12 1993, presidential election, adjudged by. In fact, they defined fawehinmi s life historically.
I revoke all earlier wills and other testamentary dispositions made by me 2. Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since. Wole soyinka, presidential hopeful, omoyele sowore and human right activist, femi falana, on sunday joined hundreds of. Jun 04, 2018 the appeal was heard by this court and judgment was given in favour of the appellant, chief fawehinmi on 15th september, 1988 and an order of stay of proceedings in the high court was given see chief gani fawehinmi v. The mohammadu buhari administration made history today by conferring the post humous national award of grand commander of the federal republic gcfr on chief m. Gani had been suffering from various ailments and cancer for some time. O fagunwa, the organizers of the conference whose theme was d. Nosa igiebor, editor in chief of tell magazine and mr. The news of the death of the human rights crusader hit the nigerian nation early this morning. It is estimated that 25% of african americans today are ancestors of igbo slaves. The conurbation is one of the most populous in the world. On the 8th november, 1988 when this appeal came up for hearing, chief gani fawehinmi raised an objection against chief f.
In his words selected letters, special press statements and quotables of late chief gani fawehinmi, san. This book is a refreshingly informative guide for the scholar as well as for the tourist and general reader, which combines historical analysis. Hot lawyer and nigerias foremost human rights activist, chief ganiyu oyesola fawehinmi is dead. Gani fawehinmi was a civil rights lawyer and politician. Before 2000 i 20002005 i 2006 i 2007 i 2008 i 2010 i 2011. History is an important subject of civil services examination. Lagos, sometimes referred to as lagos state to distinguish it from lagos metropolitan area, is a state in the southwestern geopolitical zone of nigeria. In his words selected letters, special press statements and quotables of late chief gani. Sep 08, 2009 just so that we may not forget in these days of unofficial mourning for the man of the people who has continued lifes struggle on the celestial plane. Chief abdulganiyu gani oyesola fawehinmi, gcon, san 22 april 1938 5 september. The judiciary, common mans last hope vanguard news. Just so that we may not forget gani fawehinmi and child.
Justice chukwudifu oputa rtd and 3 others 2001 16 nigerian weekly law reports nwlr, pt. Nigeriaworld feature article chief gani fawehinmi in. As it entails ancient india history, medieval indian history, modern indian history and world history, it becomes imperative for aspirants to have the list of history books for ias exam preparation in this article, we will give an exhaustive list of the best indian history books for the upsc ias exam. His biography is so laden with courage and selfless commitment to the cause that it is best summarised with some pungent statistics. Aug 11, 2008 soyinka spoke in lagos at a tribute session organised by the gani fawehinmi chambers alumni gafca, a group of about lawyers who cut their legal teeth under fawehinmi. Seven years ago this week, gani fawehinmi, 71, nigerias greatest civil rights advocate and public interest litigator died bringing an end to a phenomenal career in public life. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. His books were confiscated by the federal military government and his library at surulere, a suburb of lagos, were set ablaze. Gani fawehinmi and the role of individuals in history, by.
As it entails ancient india history, medieval indian history, modern indian history and world history, it becomes imperative for aspirants to have the list of history books for ias exam preparation. Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the june 12, 1993 presidential election for his huge contribution to the restoration of democratic rule in nigeria, falana said. The conclusion i reach is that on the record before us, decree no. List of books and articles about ghana history online. Alhaji abdulsalami abubakar was responsible for the evolution of the nigerian government. The gani fawehinmi library membership is open to legal practitioners.
Video footage of nuhu ribadus visit to gani fawehinmis. Soyinka recommends fawehinmi for nobel peace prize the. Soyinka spoke in lagos at a tribute session organised by the gani fawehinmi chambers alumni gafca, a group of about lawyers who cut. Apartheid book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. Lagos is the most populous city in the state and in nigeria as a whole. Jan 14, 2010 it was aimed at immortalising gani fawehinmi and to show him while alive that he was a worthy role model. Fawehinmi, popularly called gani, was born on 22 april 1938, into the fawehinmi family of ondo, in ondo state and died on the 5th of september 2009 at the age of 71.
Gani fawehinmi library and gallery nigerian law publications house, jobi fele way alausa, ikeja rated 4. Although plekhanov strategically disagreed with other leaders of the russian. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. By opening schools which provided a westernoriented education, the missionaries also trained their first readers. Sep 06, 2009 one of nigerias most acclaimed human rights crusaders, chief gani fawehinmi has died at the age of 71. The first edition was chaired by the revered justice kayode eso. Indian history books for civil services ias exam best.
Nigerias earliest newspapers emerged after those of sierra leone 1801, ghana 1822 and liberia 1826, and were started by anglican missionaries. Download apartheid in pdf and epub formats for free. The families of the democracy heroes were excited by president muhammadu buharis action. As of 2015, the population of lagos city was approximately 16 million. Gani fawehinmi gf will, for good measure, also be sorely missed by all those fine lawyers who passed through him, and by the legal profession for his monumental and incomparable contributions to the nigerian law and jurisprudence, and for his peerless nigerian weekly law reports, which are indispensable and of immense value to both the bar. Chidi chike achebe, md, mph monday, may 30, 2004 nigeria world. So that we may not forget that gani fawehinmi in his life time bequeathed on us a legacy so. One of nigerias most acclaimed human rights crusaders, chief gani fawehinmi has died at the age of 71.
He is suffering from acute malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia. It however refused to register chief gani fawehinmis national conscience party consequent upon which the action was instituted challenging the refusal. On the day of the trial, the court was filled to capacity. Lawyer and activist who fought for human rights in. Apr 23, 2018 soyinka, falana, sowore celebrate gani fawehinmi at 80 nobel laureate, prof. This arose from the monumental annulment, by the babangida military regime, of the june 12 1993, presidential election. That is a hole the gani fawehinmi library and research centre fills admirably. Gani was a jack of all trades human rights crusader, politician and arch enemy of tyranny. By opening schools which provided a westernoriented education, the missionaries also trained their first.
Aug 20, 2017 that is a hole the gani fawehinmi library and research centre fills admirably. About the gani fawehinmi research centre punch newspapers. September 5 2016 will mark the 7th anniversary of the death of our founder, chief gani fawehinmi. In nigeria, the judiciary though often succumbing to manipulations, has fought a good fight both to survive as an estate of the realm and to remain the last hope of the common man which it is. Gani fawehinmi who has died aged 71, was one of the most famous. The appeal was heard by this court and judgment was given in favour of the appellant, chief fawehinmi on 15th september, 1988 and an order of stay of proceedings in the high court was given see chief gani fawehinmi v. His father, chief saheed tugbobo fawehinmi, the seriki musulumi of ondo, was a successful timber trader, philanthropist, civic activist and muslim chieftain of the yoruba people. Between 2005 and 2014, the ikeja nba, the organisers of the fawehinmiism lecture series, invited men and women imbued with some ideas in the respective themes to make presentations which are now complied into a book in an exemplary institutionbuilding manner. Click here to see judgements delivered in the year. The smallest in area of nigerias 36 states, lagos state is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing lagos, the nations largest urban area. Support the library the gani fawehinmi library and gallery limited welcomes your financial support as well as gifts of materials for the library.
The law books he brought to the court were more than enough to open a library. Opening hours the library is open week days from 9 am to 5 pm. Second chief gani fawehinmi annual lecturessymposium, lagos. So that we may not forget that gani fawehinmi in his life time bequeathed on us a legacy so hard to fill yet to so easy to follow and sustain. Sep 05, 2012 comrade ayodele, chairman of amuwo odofin local government, barrister mohammed fawehinmi, mr. Lifestyle, religion comments off on story of late cac founder, apostle ayo babalola from the book that reveals his life why they call him olorun 1930 7,793 views. Sep 05, 2009 gani fawehinmi was the only person who on sympathizing with president olusegun obasanjo on stellas death, blamed him and nigerias health system for her demise. A declaration that the arrest of the applicant, chief gani fawehinmi at his. The law collection comprises books, law reports and journals on nigeria, africa, uk. He said the events of saturday and sunday the 22nd and 23rd october, 2005 which have thrown the country into mourning should never be allowed to repeat themselves. Gani fawehinmi bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Buhari, also yesterday, ordered that his proclamation of posthumous national awards of grand commander of the federal republic gcfr to the late chief abiola and the grand commander of the order of the niger gcon to the late chief fawehinmi, be gazetted immediately by attorney general and minister of.
Gani has been detained 40 times by security agents. Donating books and other items the library welcomes gifts of books and nonbook material from members of the public in all fields of. Whenever they pray they add olorun joseph ayo babalola. Unfortunately, it was dogged by litigation and eventually its recommendations could not be published, see brigadier general a.
Mar 29, 2019 in nigeria, the judiciary though often succumbing to manipulations, has fought a good fight both to survive as an estate of the realm and to remain the last hope of the common man which it is. Gani fawehinmi was the only person who on sympathizing with president olusegun obasanjo on stellas death, blamed him and nigerias health system for her demise. Lagos is a port which originated on islands separated by creeks, such as lagos island, fringing the southwest mouth of lagos lagoon while protected from the atlantic ocean by. The library has a collection of law books and related books of several. Jun 08, 2018 the families of the democracy heroes were excited by president muhammadu buharis action. He was known for his activism and his beliefs which include the principles and ideals for the rule of law, undiluted democracy and protection of fundamental human rights. A i appoint first trustees nigeria limited a subsidiary company of first bank of nigeria plc, of. I, ganiyu oyesola fawehinmi, otherwise known as gani fawehinmi, legal practitioner of 35, adeniran ajao road, ajao estate, anthony village, lagos state nigeria, hereby make this will dated 19th day of december 2008.
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