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BREAKING: Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun sworn in as new Chief Justice of Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

The ceremony took place on Monday at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa, following the Senateโ€™s confirmation of her nomination last week.

Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the 23rd CJN and the second woman to hold this prestigious position in Nigeriaโ€™s history.

She had been serving in an acting capacity since August, after the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

Further details will follow.