Buhari swears in new supreme court justices
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Yes, on January 5, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari swore in four new justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
The newly sworn-in justices are:
- Justice Maimuna Habib Adamu
- Justice Barbra Nwabueze
- Justice Adamu Jauro
- Justice C.A. Allagoa
According to reports, the swearing-in ceremony was attended by top government officials, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and other justices of the Supreme Court.
The appointment of new justices to the Supreme Court is a significant development in Nigeria's judicial system, as it helps to ensure the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary in dispensing justice.
It's worth noting that the appointment of justices to the Supreme Court is a constitutional responsibility of the President, and the process is usually guided by the Nigerian Constitution and the Judicial Service Commission.
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