2023 Presidency: Ex-senators, others storm Alaafin, Olubadan’s palaces for Tinubu (Sun) A subtle campaign for the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to become president in 2023 began in…
Senate confirms Justice Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN
The Senate has reportedly confirmed the nomination of Justice Tanko Mohammad as 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 Mohammad was screened…
Lawyer asks court to stop Buhari from appointing Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN (Punch)
A lawyer, Malcom Omirhobo, has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order blocking the appointment of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, as the substantive CJN. The plaintiff alleged in the…
*I’ve been living in sorrow since my leg got broken –Lagos hairdresser shot by policeman (Punch) * Buhari extends tenure of acting CJN Tanko Muhammad (Guardian)
I’ve been living in sorrow since my leg got broken –Lagos hairdresser shot by policeman (Punch) After struggling for a few seconds, she got up from the mattress she had lain on idly for hours. Downcast and pale, she clutched…
Buhari doesn’t need NJC to appoint me, says acting CJN (Guardian)
Justice Tanko Muhammad has said that President Muhammadu Buhari does not require the permission of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to appoint him as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). He also said he was not aware CJN Walter Onnoghen…
