Breaking: Senate Sonfirm Onoghen As CJN

THE Senate Tuesday formally confirmed the appointing Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Reading Osinbajo’s letter on Onnoghen dated 7th February, 2017, Saraki noted that the senate was urged to confirm Onnoghen pursuant to Section 231 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The letter read, “Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council(NJC), I hereby notify you of the appointment of Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN). ” The Senate President is requested to kindly present the said appointment of the Honourable Justice Onnoghen for confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, pursuant to section 231(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ” Please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest regards.”

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