Justice Tanko Muhammad

Jun

2022

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Breaking! CJN, Justice Tanko Resigns … New CJN set to be sworn in

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Breaking! CJN, Justice Tanko Resigns ... New CJN set to be sworn in The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned. The resignation by the 68-years-old CJN, Tanko Muhammad, comes about 18 months ahead of his official retirement time in December 2024, when he will clock 70. According to sources who spoke with Channels Television’s Judiciary correspondent, CJN Tanko resigned last night on grounds of ill-health. According to sources at the Supreme Court who confirmed Mr Muhammad’s resignation, the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Olukayode Ariwoola, from Oyo State, is expected to be sworn in,…

Sep

2020

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CJN Reveals Impending Dangers of Neglecting Judicial Officers in Nigeria

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*Commissions residences for Federal and State Judges built by Rivers State Govt By Our CorrespondentThe Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad says Nigeria will suffer grave effect if judicial officers are consistently deprived of requisite infrastructure. Justice Muhammad made the remark at the commissioning of 20 four bedroom duplexes built for Judges of Rivers origin serving both in the State and Federal Judiciaries at the Emmanuel Chinwenwo Aguma Judges Quarters in Port Harcourt.Justice Muhammad who was represented by Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court noted that Judges would be more confident to dispense justice if they have good…