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BREAKING: Buhari suspends CJN Onnoghen, swears in Acting CJN

The Federal Government on Friday suspended the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen following the order of Code of Conduct Tribunal of January 23rd.

According to the Federal Government, the suspension stands till the conclusion of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

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To replace him, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday swore in acting CJN in the person of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed from Bauchi State.

He was conveyed to the Presidential Villa at about 4:30pm in a black Mercedes Benz C240 with number plate GWA: 900FA.

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