Buhari swears in new cjn
You're referring to the recent development in Nigeria!
Yes, on March 29, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola took over from Justice Tanko Muhammad, who resigned as CJN on January 25, 2023.
Justice Ariwoola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was born on August 22, 1958, and was appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2011. He has served as the Acting CJN since January 2023.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, and was attended by top government officials, judges, and other dignitaries.
As the new CJN, Justice Ariwoola is expected to play a crucial role in the administration of justice in Nigeria, ensuring the independence of the judiciary, and upholding the rule of law.