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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria

December 17, 2025

NBA extols former CJN Tanko Muhammad

Mr Osigwe described the late CJN as a fine jurist. The NBA expressed its condolences in a statement.

Tanko
April 20, 2024

Ambassador underscores need for books promoting Nigeria’s interest

“They are books that every politician should have in his or her library.’’

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
March 3, 2023

Ex-CJN Tanko blocks CJN Ariwoola from moving into Supreme Court quarters nine months after assuming office

The development was said to have led to a financial burden on the FJSC, having to maintain both the official apartment and that of Mr Ariwoola.

Ariwoola/Ex-CJN Tanko
June 28, 2022

Ex-CJN Tanko’s resignation won’t stop corruption probe, says Senate

The senators are investigating corruption allegations brought against the former CJN by 14 justices of the apex court.

Nigerian Senate
March 19, 2021

I was removed over purported meeting with Atiku in Dubai: Onnoghen

The former CJN was summarily removed from office 29 days to the 2019 general elections, an action which generated widespread criticisms from different quarters.

Walter Onnoghen