BREAKING: After Two Hours Grilling, Senate Confirms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun As New CJN

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the highest-ranking justice of the Supreme Court, as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Kekere-Ekun, the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, received confirmation on Wednesday following a rigorous two-hour question-and-answer session with senators.

Naija News reports that she has been serving in this role on an acting basis since August.

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