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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as substantive CJN

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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

This was held during a ceremony at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa on Monday following the Senate’s confirmation of her nomination last week.

Justice Kekere-Ekun, now the 23rd CJN and is the second woman to hold this position in the nation’s history.

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She had served in an acting capacity since August, following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

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