EFCC denies investigating CJN Onnoghen over corrupt practices

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, is not under investigation for alleged corruption.

In a statement by its spokesperson Wilson Uwajuren, the EFCC stated that the recently leaked report of the probe of the CJN was not accurate.

Justice Walter Onnoghen takes oath of office as Chief Justice of Nigeria. Sworn in by Prof. Osinbajo

Justice Walter Onnoghen has been sworn-in as the 17th substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Shortly after taking his oath of office, Onnoghen was also decorated by the Acting-President with the national honour of the Grand Commander of Order of the Niger (GCON) as customary with the inauguration of CJN.

Acting President Osinbajo condemns celebration of looters, CJN Onnoghen echoes condemnation of raid of Judges' residence.

Nigeria - Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday urged Nigerians to stop celebrating treasury looters.

To him, it is unfortunate that someone accused of corruption is celebrated in his hometown because people believe he has taken his share of the national cake.

“Today someone who is corrupt is celebrated. There is a problem that we must resolve, and if we don’t resolve it, it will hurt us very, very badly, just as it is hurting us already,” he said.

UPDATED: Walter Onnoghen confirmed as Nigeria’s chief justice

Nigeria - Justice Walter Onnoghen has been confirmed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Nigerian Senate after occupying the position for more than three months in an acting capacity.

His confirmation made the first CJN from the southern part of Nigeria in 30 years.

Onnoghen was sworn-in by President Muhammadu Buhari on November 10, 2016, after the retirement of the immediate past CJN Justice Mahmud Mohammed.

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JUST IN: SENATE CONFIRMS WALTER ONNOGHEN AS SUBSTANTIVE CJN

Nigeria - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Justice Walter Onnoghen as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The confirmation followed the screening of the nominee by a Committee.

The Nigerian Senate earlier today began the screening of Justice Walter Onnoghen for the vacant post of the chief justice of Nigeria.

As Senate resumes plenary, Saraki reads Buhari's vacation letter and CJN Onnoghen's confirmation request

Nigeria - Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Tuesday read President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical vacation extension letter.

Saraki also read the letter seeking the confirmation of Acting Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen, as substantive CJN which was endorsed by Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

NJC seeks extension of acting Chief Justice Onnoghen’s tenure, no emergency Senate session

Noigeria - The Senate yesterday said it would not convene an emergency session to screen and confirm the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen whose name has been forwarded to the upper legislative chamber by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo.

But an emergency meeting will no longer be necessary as the National Judicial Council (NJC), the body empowered to recommend judicial officers for appointment has transmitted a letter to the presidency, seeking the extension of Onnoghen’s period as the acting CJN, for another three months.

Report indicates that the Presidency is set to confirm Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria

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The Leadership reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has resolved to appoint Justice Walter Onnoghen as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

There has been concerns over whether Onnoghen would become substantive CJN since the president was yet to forward his name to the Senate barely a week to the end of the three months that he can hold the post on acting capacity.