The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad has resigned and, set to be replaced by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
According to reports, Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday night over corruption allegations.
The CJN’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Isah Ahuraka confirmed the report.
Justice Ariwoola will be sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari today.
Ariwoola an indigene of Oyo State is the most Senior Justice Of The Supreme Court.