Published 2 years ago

Buhari to Swear in New CJN After Tanko Muhammad's Resignation

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Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Ibrahim Muhammad has resigned to enable him attend to his health. His media aide, Ahuraka Yusuf Isah confirmed this in a terse statement a moment ago. Next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola would be sworn-in later on Monday by President Mohammadu Buhari.

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The Guardian Nigeria

CJN Tanko Mohammed resigns

Justice Tanko Mohammed has resigned from his position as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Mohammed resigned in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari swore in Mohammed as the acting CJN in January 2019 following the suspension and later sack of former CJN Walter Onnoghen. CJN’s Special Assistant on Media, Isah Ahuraka, confirmed his […]

2 years ago·Nigeria

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Daily Post Nigeria

BREAKING: Tanko Muhammad reportedly resigns as CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned, according to Channels Television. The station quoted some sources as saying that the

2 years ago·Nigeria

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allAfrica

Buhari to Swear in New CJN After Tanko Muhammad's Resignation

The resignation by the CJN, Tanko Muhammad, 68, comes about 18 months ahead of his official retirement time in December 2023, when he will clock 70.

2 years ago·South Africa

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P.M. News Nigeria

Breaking: Nigeria's Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad resigns

Justice Tanko Muhammad, Nigeria's chief justice has resigned, multiple reports indicated this morning, the second top apex judge to quit

2 years ago

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Pulse Nigeria

Justice Tanko Muhammad resigns as CJN

Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria

2 years ago·Nigeria

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The Star Kenya

Nigeria's Judicial Officer Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns

•Multiple local reports say Mr Muhammad, Nigeria’s Chief Justice, resigned on the grounds of ill health. •Resignation comes amid allegations of corruption, nepotism and neglect of personnel welfare against him by other Supreme Court justices.

2 years ago·Kenya

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