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Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice KudiratKekere-Ekun as the 23rd and second female Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in acting capacity pending confirmation by the Senate.

Tinubu swore in Justice Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, August 23, 2024.

She takes over from Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Thursday, August 22, at the age of 70.

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