The Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
Her confirmation comes after hours of screening by Nigerian senators on Wednesday.
With the confirmation, Kekere-Ekun becomes the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Leading reporters reports that during her screening, Kekere-Ekun had vowed to sanitize Nigeria’s judiciary.
In August 2024, President Bola Tinubu swore in Kekere-Ekun as the second female CJN in an acting capacity.
Folarin Kehinde is an Abuja-based journalist with over 5 years of experience in journalism. His work has earned him national and international recognition across various beats, including environment, health and politics.
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