President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice KudiratKekere-Ekun as the 23rd and second female Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), in acting capacity pending confirmation by the Senate.
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She takes over from Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Aug. 22 at the age of 70.
The Senate is expected to confirm her appointment at a later date.
(NAN)
