Judiciary

S’Court Swears in 11 Judges

By Web News 346

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sworn in 11 new justices.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who conducted the ceremony charged the judges not to allow their ambition to cloud their sense of judgement.

Speaking further at the swearing-in held at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court, the CJN told the new justices to be prepared for criticism.

Some of the Justices are Jummai Hannatu Sankey, Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa, Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme, Haruna Simon Tsammani and  Moore Aseimo A. Adumein.

Others are Obande Festus Ogbuinya, Stephen Jonah Adah, Habeeb Adewale O. Abiru, Jamilu Yammama Tukur, Abubakar Sadiq Umar, and Mohammed Baba Idris.

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Judiciary

Ariwoola Now Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

By Web News 672

Following the resignation of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The swearing-in took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.

Justice Ariwoola, who is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal before being elevated to the Supreme Court bench in 2011.

 He was born on August 22, 1958, and hails from Oyo State.

Justice Ariwoola will serve in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate under President Buhari’s request.

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad suddenly resigned on Monday morning for an undisclosed health issue.

The President also conferred on the outgoing CJN, the National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger.

Among those in attendance were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, other Justices of the Supreme Court, Director-General of the State Security Service, Yusuf Bichi.

Culled / Olaitan Oye- Adeitan