Nigeria: No One Can Pocket Judiciary On My Watch - Onnoghen

Abuja — Justice Walter Onnoghen was yesterday confirmed by the Senate as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), and so became the 15th person to occupy the exalted seat after Nigeria's independence in 1960.

Onnoghen, who has headed the judicial arm of government in acting capacity since November last year, was full of assurances that the independence of the judiciary would record a boost during his reign.

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