‘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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Road accident: CJN appeals to Nigerians to assist victims
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, has appealed to the general public to always assist victims of road traffic accidents. The CJN, who was recently cleared for the substantive position by the Senate, explained that most times, if immediate attention was provided, the victims might not die. Ariwoola, in his address at the
Read moreCJN, 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
Read moreJUST 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
Read moreCJN swears in eight Supreme Court judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, swore in eight new Justices of the Supreme Court. This is actually pushing the number of Justices of the court from 12 to record 20. The CJN presided as the eight of them, in turn, took their oath of office and oath of allegiance
Read moreSupreme Court Judgment: Restore Integrity of The Court Now – Chidoka Tells Tanko
A Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osita Chidoka has reacted to the January 14, Supreme Court judgment on Imo governorship election. In a post on his Facebook page, the former FRSC Boss said it was the first time a judgment of the Supreme Court will cause a widespread
Read moreCJN 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
Read more$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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