Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Kekere-Ekun As Acting CJN, Urges Upholding Judiciary’s Integrity

President Bola Tinubu set an agenda for the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ms Kekere-Ekun, at her inauguration on Friday.

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated on Friday Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Ms Kekere-Ekun’s inauguration as the acting CJN followed the retirement of her predecessor, Olukayode Ariwoola, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 on Thursday.

Her substantive appointment is subject to Senate confirmation to become Nigeria’s 23rd chief…