The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, has tested positive for COVID-19, a situation that sparked fears among judicial workers.
He is said to be receiving treatment in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
A member of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa disclosed this at the unveiling of the national headquarters of the Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
The Nation reported that Justice Muhammad was absent at the swearing – in of 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday.
His duty was performed by the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour who administered oaths to the new SANs.
Details shortly…..
