BREAKING: Tanko Muhammad Resigns As CJN

Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Muhammad reportedly resigned tendered his resignation on Sunday night, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.

There is an ongoing arrangement to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode in an acting capacity, Channels TV quoted a source.

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

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

Details later…