Peoples Gazette had published articles last week from a letter authored by several justices against Mr Tanko, accusing him of corruption, misconduct and neglect of personnel welfare.
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria said Christians will reject a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket rumoured to be under consideration by Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Police said the accused failed to deliver N1.1 million death benefit to the deceased’s family.
While some are of the opinion that Nigeria’s Independence Day is not worth celebrating, others feel there are still hopes for improvement after 60 years of self-rule.
Nigerians are taking to the streets worldwide to protest widespread poverty, insecurity, crippling loans, worsening attacks on human rights, amongst others.