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BREAKING: Buhari To Swear In Justice Ariwoola As CJN Today
…As Justice Muhammad bows out on health ground
There are strong indications that President Muhammadu Buhari will perform the swearing-in of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at noon today.
This follows the resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad over health challenges.
Justice Ariwoola is currently the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court.
He is expected to be sworn in today by 2 pm, according to sources within the presidency.
Born on 22 August 1958, Justice Ariwoola was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal and was elevated to the Supreme Court bench.
