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Breaking, Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad Resigns Amidst Corruption Allegations

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Justice Tanko Muhammad, Chief  justice of Nigeria has resigned, according to Channels Television today Monday.

The Source told Channels Television that Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday night, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.

Information also has it that arrangements are ongoing to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

According to reports, a formal announcement will be made shortly.

Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Muhammad was seriously ill.

It would be recalled that last week, 14 justices of the Supreme Court had written him a letter to lament the decrepit state of affairs in the apex court.

This is a story just unfolding as there will be updates later..

Source: Channels TV

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