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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja early Friday morning, August 23, 2024, following a brief work stay in France.<\/p>\n

The president arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 2:25 am.<\/p>\n

Later today, President Tinubu is set to swear in the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, at the State House Council Chambers.<\/p>\n

This ceremony will mark the formal appointment of Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN, succeeding Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who has recently retired.<\/p>\n

Tinubu departed for France on Monday, where he spent a few days on official business before returning to Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The National Judicial Council, NJC, had recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun for the position during its 106th meeting on August 15.<\/p>\n

In a statement released on Thursday, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony would take place today, as previously scheduled.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Tinubu will swear in Justice Ariwoola\u2019s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024,\u201d Ngelale stated.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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