New CJN to perform first official function today
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New CJN to perform first official function today

‘President Buhari had, on October 12, 2022, sworn-in Justice Ariwoola as the substantive CJN’ The newly inaugurated substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Lateef Ariwoola, will, on Friday, October 14, perform his first official function at the Supreme Court Complex. Justice Ariwoola became substantive CJN on Wednesday, October 12, following the administration of

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CJN, Muhammad COVID-19 status is not true but mere rumour - Supreme Court 1
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CJN, Muhammad COVID-19 status is not true but mere rumour – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismisses the report that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, tested positive and went ahead to address it as an ordinary rumour. The CJN, who was absent at the inauguration of 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria held in Abuja on Tuesday, was reported to have contracted

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JUST IN: CJN Mohammed tests positive for COVID-19, in Dubai for treatment 2
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JUST IN: CJN Mohammed tests positive for COVID-19, in Dubai for treatment

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Mohammed has reportedly tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 and is currently in Dubai receiving treatment. It was reported on Monday, that the CJN Mohammed was unexplainable absent at the new legal year ceremony, as he did not preside over the inauguration of 72 new Senior Advocates of

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CJN Expresses Worry Over ‘Burden of Hearing Governorship Election Appeals 5
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CJN Expresses Worry Over ‘Burden of Hearing Governorship Election Appeals

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Tuesday, expressed worry over the burden Justices of the Supreme Court have to grapple with to hear the appeals arising from the 2019 governorship elections and deliver judgments within time. On Monday, the apex court had to cut short ongoing proceedings and adjourn 13 appeals scheduled

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$10,000 Extortion Allegation: CJN Denies Senator Shehu Sani 6
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$10,000 Extortion Allegation: CJN Denies Senator Shehu Sani

Nigeria’s chief justice, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has denied knowing a former senator, Shehu Sani being investigated for alleged extortion.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Senator Sani was arrested   for collecting $10,000 from a businessman, Sani Dauda, owner of ASD Motors who has a case pending with the anti-graft agency.   Dauda

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