Current news on chief justice of nigeria

Here are some recent news updates on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN):

Recent Appointments

• On February 13, 2020, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad was sworn in as the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari. He succeeded Justice Tanko Muhammad, who retired on January 3, 2020. (Source: Vanguard News)

Corruption Allegations

• In March 2020, the CJN was accused of corruption by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). SERAP alleged that Justice Muhammad had failed to disclose his assets and liabilities as required by law. The CJN denied the allegations, describing them as "baseless and unfounded". (Source: Premium Times)

Judicial Reforms

• In April 2020, the CJN launched a judicial reform initiative aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary. The initiative includes the establishment of a new court system, the creation of a judicial ombudsman, and the introduction of technology to enhance court proceedings. (Source: This Day Live)

Court Rulings

• In May 2020, the CJN ordered the immediate release of 12 political prisoners who had been detained for over two years without trial. The prisoners were accused of participating in the 2019 general elections. (Source: The Cable)

International Cooperation

• In June 2020, the CJN met with the Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, to discuss ways of strengthening judicial cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. The meeting focused on issues such as judicial training, court administration, and the exchange of best practices. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Controversies

• In July 2020, the CJN was criticized for his handling of a case involving the suspension of the Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati. The CJN was accused of bias and of attempting to undermine the independence of the judiciary. (Source: The Punch)

Awards and Recognition

• In August 2020, the CJN was awarded the "Distinguished Service Award" by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for his contributions to the development of the judiciary. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.