Tinubu returns after brief work stay in France to swear in new CJN

President Tinubu arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 2:25am on Friday.

He is expected to swear the new Chief Justice Nigeria (CJN) later today at the Council Chambers of the State House, following the statutory retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola from the office.

The National Judicial Council (NJC), on August 15, after its 106th meeting, recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to Tinubu to replace the outgoing CJN, Ariwoola.

A statement on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, informed Tinubu will be swearing a new CJN in on Friday.