Categories: News

Ex-CJN Mohammed Uwais dies at 89

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has passed away at the age of 89.

A family source confirmed that the retired jurist died on Friday in Abuja. Preparations are currently underway for his funeral prayer and burial.

Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006.

After retiring from the Supreme Court, he was appointed by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to lead the Electoral Reform Committee, where he played a key role in efforts to improve Nigeria’s electoral system.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

Dispatch rider dies in Lagos road crash

A dispatch rider has died in a multiple road accident involving two trucks and a…

5 hours ago

I’d rather win Rivers than chase campaign title — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he will not seek…

5 hours ago

Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro dies at 25

Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after…

5 hours ago

Cleric sparks debate after firing gun amid death threats

Islamic cleric Sheikh Murtala Bello Asada has sparked controversy after a video surfaced showing him…

6 hours ago

ADC: Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council shields corruption suspects

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s emerging 2027 presidential campaign council,…

6 hours ago

Edo govt denies banning Davido from state

The Edo State Government has dismissed reports that Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as…

6 hours ago

This website uses cookies.