Breaking News: The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Muhammad Tanko 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
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Muhammadu Buhari swore in Tanko as CJN in January 2019 following the suspension and later sack of former CJN Walter Onnoghen.
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola is expected to be sworn-in as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad.