News
Walter Onnoghen Confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate Wednesday confirmed Justice Walter Onnoghen as substantive chief justice of the federation.
Onnoghen was confirmed after he appeared before the upper legislative chamber presided over by Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The hearing lasted for 45 minutes.
He fielded questions from the lawmakers who asked him about his plans to take the judiciary forward.
The supreme court justice assured the senators that judiciary would be independent under his stewardship.
He was confirmed after a voice vote.
Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River State, and Ita Enag, Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on senate, were present during the confirmation hearing.
-
Business4 days agoOPay explains how Nigerians can access FG’s N50,000 monthly cash relief
-
Crime1 week agoCocaine in their bellies: NDLEA arrests two Nigerians bound for Paris [VIDEO]
-
Latest1 week agoTinubu wins US Court ruling as Judge rejects Greenspan’s evidence request
-
Featured7 days agoAPC, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s power sector reforms ahead of 2027 elections
-
Latest7 days ago
Atiku Slams Tinubu over power crisis, says Nigerians need electricity, not excuses
-
Business6 days agoPetrol prices set to drop as Dangote Refinery cuts gantry rate to N1,215
-
Latest6 days agoNathaniel Bassey hits 1bn YouTube views, sets African gospel music record
-
Latest6 days agoCourt orders arrest, imprisonment of Lagos NURTW Chairman, Secretary over contempt