Latest News

JUST IN: Osinbajo swears in Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria

Published by

Mr Walter Onnoghen has been sworn in as the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo.

The swearing-in ceremony was conducted on Tuesday inside the council chambers of Aso Rock presidential villa, Abuja.

Onnoghen, on November 10, 2016, was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as acting CJN, after the retirement of former CJN, Mahmoud Mohammed.

The Senate screened and confirmed Onnoghen on March 1, after Osinbajo, on February 8, returned his name to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as substantive CJN.

Osinbajo said President Muhammadu Buhari had asked him to let the new CJN know that he was assuming office at a time “when all arms of government suffers from loss of confidence from the people”.

He also said Buhari expressed the belief that the tenure of the new CJN will help revive and sustain the people’s confidence.

Mr. Osinbajo said it was time to show Nigerians that the choice they made in bringing in the administration was the right one.

Recent Posts

MCO, CAC partner to boost mining companies’ compliance

The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are poised to enhance…

33 minutes ago

2025 Hajj: NAHCON airlifts 7,263 Nigerians to Saudi Arabia in three days

He assured that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has provided all necessary support to…

44 minutes ago

Dakuku Peterside mourns demise of maritime technocrat, Asoluka

Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside,…

52 minutes ago

How Nigeria can become hope for Africa — Peter Obi

Obi rated Nigeria as the country that could become the beacon of hope for the…

1 hour ago

Nigeria, China deepen cultural ties through traditional poetic rhythm

“This is part of our commitment to promoting cultural understanding and unity through our programme…

1 hour ago

UBEC boss unveils 2025-2027 strategic roadmap for basic education devt

The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba has unveiled a three-year…

1 hour ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.