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GOOD DAY EVERYONEThis is another reminder about our "I & My Laws" School Tour across schools in Chanchaga Local Governme...
31/05/2026

GOOD DAY EVERYONE

This is another reminder about our "I & My Laws" School Tour across schools in Chanchaga Local Government Area, scheduled to commence on 8th June and run until 30th June 2026.

Theme: Becoming a Responsible Citizen at a Young Age

Essay Topic: The Law I Would Never Break and Why

The programme aims to inspire students to develop respect for the rule of law, good character, leadership qualities, and responsible citizenship from an early age.

For participation, partnership, or sponsorship, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]

đź“ž Phone:
07065439723
07010382295

Sponsorship Account Details
Moniepoint
Account Number: 7010382295
Account Name: Yusuf Ibrahim

Your support will help us reach more schools and empower young people to become responsible citizens and future leaders.

Thank you, and may God bless you abundantly.

Congratulations on successfully passing your Call to Bar examination, Alhassan M. Habeeb.The entire I & My Laws family i...
18/04/2026

Congratulations on successfully passing your Call to Bar examination, Alhassan M. Habeeb.

The entire I & My Laws family is extremely proud of your achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and this milestone marks the beginning of even greater accomplishments ahead.

Wishing you continued success in your legal career.

Sir Yusuf Ibrahim Binmaz
Founder, I & My Laws

“My offence is bailable” That’s how people enter cell and forget their house addressRead this carefully because this min...
05/04/2026

“My offence is bailable” That’s how people enter cell and forget their house address

Read this carefully because this mindset has kept people in detention longer than their crime itself.

Someone gets arrested and starts shouting:
“Officer, this offence is bailable!”

Meanwhile nobody told them the truth.

There are TWO types of offences:
🥢 Bailable
🥢 Non-bailable
And if you mix them up you might sleep in cell longer than you planned.

🥢 Bailable offences
It means you can be released from custody while your case is still ongoing. You meet the conditions → you go home.

✔️ Small stealing
✔️ Fighting without serious injury
✔️ Traffic offences
✔️ Public disturbance
✔️ Minor assault

These ones?
Police can grant bail. Court can grant bail. You still have hope of seeing your bed that night.
BUT WAIT Some offences will humble you instantly.

🥢 Non-Bailable (or Very Strict Bail)
It doesn’t mean bail is impossible. It means bail is NOT your right it is at the discretion of the court and the court will consider; the seriousness of the offence, likelihood of you running away, threat to society, Strength of the evidence.

Common examples:
✔️Armed r0bbery
✔️Murder
✔️Kidnapping
✔️R@pe
✔️Cult!sm
✔️Terr0rism
✔️ Serious fr@ud (the kind involving big money)

For these ones?

You don’t control the situation anymore. Court will now be asking:
“Will this person run?”
“Is society safe with this person outside?”
“Is this offence too serious?”

Before you even hear the word “bail”
you may have already spent days weeks even months.

The biggest lie people believe:
“Every offence is bailable.”
That statement has put many people inside cell with regret.

Think before you act

Because when pr0blem comes. It’s not your mouth that will decide your freedom. It’s the law.

Some mistakes don’t just cost money they cost time, freedom, and peace of mind.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

©️Confidence Aribibia

A Young man is in Prison Today because of a FlyerNot fraud.Not theft.Not violence.Just a flyer.He was doing well. Growin...
02/04/2026

A Young man is in Prison Today because of a Flyer

Not fraud.
Not theft.
Not violence.
Just a flyer.

He was doing well. Growing fast.Trying to help children through a charity program. Then he made one mistake.

He used a Graphic designer. The designer picked a child’s photo online. Nobody asked questions. Nobody verified anything. They just posted. That was the beginning of the problem.

Because that “random child” was a missing child.

The post went viral but not the way he expected.
Police got involved and the person they held responsible? Him.

Not “the designer.”
Not “the team.”
Him the owner of the post.

Last update?
He’s still behind bars.

Now read this carefully

That “small content” you’re posting today can become criminal evidence tomorrow. In law, there is something called responsibility.

You don’t escape it by saying:
“I didn’t know”
“I just reposted it”
“It was my designer”
That defence will fail you.

Let me say this loud:
STOP USING RANDOM PEOPLE’S CHILDREN FOR CONTENT.

Especially children because once it goes wrong it goes completely wrong.

Before you post anything:
✔️ Confirm the source
✔️ Get proper permission
✔️ Or don’t post at all

Because one careless post can take you from Facebook to a police cell.

A word is enough for the wise!

©️Confidence Aribibia

STOP before you laminate that important Document Read this.Because that “fine” thing you did may have just reduced the l...
02/04/2026

STOP before you laminate that important Document Read this.

Because that “fine” thing you did may have just reduced the legal value of your document.

Yes laminated.

Most people think lamination is protection. In law, it can be seen as tampering.

Once you laminate a document:
🥢 You seal the ink.
🥢 You hide the signature pressure.
🥢 You block verification of stamps.

Everything that proves that document is ORIGINAL becomes difficult to confirm.

And this is where people get shocked

Some institutions can actually REJECT it.
✔️ Banks.
✔️ Courts.
✔️ Embassies.
✔️ Even schools.

Not because it is fake but because it can no longer be properly verified.

Now imagine this you travel, submit your documents, and someone tells you,
“Sorry, we can’t accept this. It’s laminated.”

At that moment, that “protection” becomes a problem. It doesn’t end there.

A laminated document cannot be:
🥢 Properly certified
🥢 Easily endorsed
🥢 Used for certain legal processes

Meaning you may be forced to go and start looking for another original and we all know in Nigeria that is not a small stress.

So what should you do instead?
âś” Keep originals in a safe file
âś” Use transparent sleeves (not permanent sealing)
âś” Scan and save copies online
âś” Use photocopies for daily use

Let your documents breathe. Because the law respects authenticity not packaging.

Before you laminate anything again think twice.

©️Confidence Aribibia

OFFICIAL EID MESSAGEEid Mubarak to all our esteemed members on this platform.On behalf of myself and my learned colleagu...
20/03/2026

OFFICIAL EID MESSAGE

Eid Mubarak to all our esteemed members on this platform.

On behalf of myself and my learned colleagues, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your families on this blessed occasion. May this Eid bring peace, joy, and abundant blessings to every home.

We appreciate your continued support, unity, and engagement within this community. May the spirit of Eid strengthen our bond and inspire us toward greater achievements together.

Eid Mubarak once again.

Yusuf Ibrahim
Founder of I & My Laws

Dear Proprietor/Proprietress/PrincipalsIs it possible to take students to court for them to see how things are done in t...
15/03/2026

Dear Proprietor/Proprietress/Principals

Is it possible to take students to court for them to see how things are done in the court?

Yes, pupils/students can be taken to court as part of field trips to observe the court proceedings.

However, such visit must be arranged to enable the students enjoy the best of it.

To take students to witness court proceedings, here is what you need to know:

👉Identify the court you want them to visit. The best option is a High Court so they can witness advance settings.

👉Write a letter of request to the court registrar.

This is important so they can arrange for the very courtroom the students will enter and also inform the judge of that courtroom.

👉Request for the students to interact with the judge and ask him/her questions about what they witnessed after court sitting.

This is usually granted. If the court will sit for a long day, it might pause court proceedings for some minutes, take the students to his/her chambers and allow them engage him.

The judge can also allow them engage him in the open court, after which the business of the day will continue.

👉Once the request is granted, the school management will organize the students and make them present in court.

This is encouraging as right there, some of the students will decide if they want to become lawyers in future or not.

Yes, excursion is allowed in the court. Let the school children have this experience!

Have you ever noticed the Coat of Arms hanging behind the judge in court?Many people walk into a courtroom and focus onl...
15/03/2026

Have you ever noticed the Coat of Arms hanging behind the judge in court?

Many people walk into a courtroom and focus only on the judge, the lawyers, and the case being argued. But right behind the judge, you will almost always see the Nigerian Coat of Arms.

That symbol is not there for decoration.
It carries a very important message.

First, it tells us that justice is delivered in the name of the State. When a judge gives judgment, it is not a personal opinion. It is the authority of the Federal Republic of Nigeria speaking through the court.

Second, it represents the authority of the law. The court is not acting on emotions, personal relationships, or influence. The presence of the Coat of Arms reminds everyone in the courtroom that the law stands above individuals.

Third, it reflects national sovereignty. The court is exercising the power of Nigeria as a nation to resolve disputes, punish crimes, and protect rights.

That is why every courtroom places it behind the judge.

It is a silent reminder that when you step into court, you are not just facing a person in a robe.
You are standing before the authority of the country itself.

The Coat of Arms is not decoration.
It is a symbol that justice is being done in the name of Nigeria.

©️Confidence Aribibia

Things you Should NEVER do in a Sitting CourtroomMany people walk into a courtroom thinking it is just like any other pu...
10/03/2026

Things you Should NEVER do in a Sitting Courtroom

Many people walk into a courtroom thinking it is just like any other public place. It is not.

A courtroom is a place of order, discipline, and respect for the law. Once the court is in session, certain behaviours are simply unacceptable.

Here are some things you should never do in a sitting courtroom:

🥢 Don’t Eat
A courtroom is not a restaurant. Eating during proceedings shows disrespect to the court.

🥢 Don’t Drink Water or Beverages Casually
Unless permitted or absolutely necessary, drinking in court while proceedings are ongoing is considered improper.

🥢 Don’t Pick Up Phone Calls
Your phone should be on silent or switched off. Answering calls in court can interrupt proceedings and attract the anger of the judge.

🥢 Don’t Laugh Loudly
Even if something sounds funny, the courtroom is not a place for loud laughter or gossip.

🥢 Don’t Interrupt Proceedings
Speaking while the judge, lawyer, or witness is talking can disrupt the court process.

🥢 Don’t Move Around Unnecessarily
Avoid walking in and out or roaming about while the court is sitting.

🥢 Don’t Dress Indecently
Courtrooms demand decent and respectful dressing.

🥢 Don’t Disrespect the Judge or Court Officials
Always address the judge properly and remain respectful at all times.

🥢 Don’t Use Your Phone
Scrolling through social media, texting, or recording in court is highly inappropriate and sometimes prohibited.

🥢 Don’t Chew Gum or Make Noise
Small behaviours like chewing gum, whispering loudly, or making unnecessary sounds can distract the court.

Remember a courtroom is a place where people’s freedom, rights, and justice are decided. Conduct yourself with seriousness and respect.

Knowing how to behave in court can save you from embarrassment or even contempt of court.

©️Confidence Aribibia

Can you freely enter a court to observe without having a case?Yes, the courtroom is open to everyone. You can dress up, ...
10/03/2026

Can you freely enter a court to observe without having a case?

Yes, the courtroom is open to everyone.

You can dress up, go to a court of your choice, sit and watch how everything plays out.

You don't need to have a case before you can go to the court to watch how lawyers argue, how witnesses are drilled and put on hot seat or how judges pass judgments.

However, before you go to court to observe, take note of the following:

👉Dress properly because indecent dressing is not allowed in the courtroom.

👉Silence your phone before you enter the courtroom. If possible, switch off your phone and turn off alarm.

If your phone rings, it can be seized.

👉Don't take pictures or make videos during court hearing. If you raise that phone up, you might be raising yourself to prison level.

👉Don't take a baby along to avoid the baby crying and disturbing the business of the day. You will be sent out of the courtroom if the child disturbs.

👉Avoid noise or speaking with a loud voice when communicating with someone beside you.

👉You can step out even when the court is still on but take a bow before you step out and walk in quietly.

👉Don't whisper answers to a witness being questioned or giving eyes signal. This can land you in trouble if noticed.

Leave what you see in movies, visit a court and be properly informed about how cases are done, especially criminal matters.

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