The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad has resigned his office.
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Channels Television reports that Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday night, June 26, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.
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According to the report, arrangements are ongoing to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
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Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Muhammad was seriously ill.
