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The Senate on Tuesday insisted that it would go ahead with the probe of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad. This was sequel to a motion on Matter of Urgent Public Importance moved by Chairman Senate Committee on…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar says the decision of Justice Tanko Muhammad to vacate office as the Chief Justice of Nigeria is commendable. Abubakar in a statement by his Media Office in Abuja…

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola is expected to be sworn-in as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad. Justice Muhammad has resigned from his position, reportedly on health grounds. The CJN’s…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned from his position, reportedly on health grounds. The CJN’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr Isah Ahuraka confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria Justice…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has warned the new justices of the appellate court to resist temptations in whatever form they may come and focus on judicious discharge of their duties. Muhammad gave…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Mohammed, has sworn in 18 new justices of the Court of Appeal. The appellate court justices were sworn-in in Abuja on Monday. They are: Mohammed Danjuma (Niger State), Muhammad Sirajo…

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has said that his 2019 removal by President Muhammadu Buhari was politically-motivated. He said that he was removed following allegations that he met leading opposition candidate,…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Mohammed is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) being treated for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Justice Ibrahim Saulawa of the Supreme Court disclosed this at the unveiling of the national…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Mohammad, said on Monday that lawyers who engage in unprofessional conduct during court proceedings would be sanctioned. Mohammad said this while marking the 2020/2021 legal year and…

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Mohammed on Friday swore in eight new justices of the Supreme Court. This takes the number of justices of the apex court from 12 to 20. President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the justices…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad says Nigeria will suffer grave effect if judicial officers are consistently deprived of requisite infrastructure. According to a Thursday statement signed by Rivers State…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reported Justice Emmanuel Obile of the Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High Court to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Mohammed for barring Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki from…

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) says President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the leaders of the other arms of government may have cases to answer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, swore in Justice John Tsoho as acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court. His appointment was sequel to the retirement of Justice Adamu AbdulKafarati, who…

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice Tanko Muhammad ss the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan announced the confirmation on Wednesday at the plenary few minutes after…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari, the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Mr Soji  Oye, the Director of Information of the NJC…

A 46-year-old businessman, Mr Tochi Michael, has dragged Justice Tanko Muhammad, the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) before an FCT High Court over alleged age falsification. In the originating summon with suit No.…

The National Judicial Council has approved the request of Preisent Umhammadu Buhari for the extension of appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria for another three months. The decision which is contained…