President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this evening from France, unless there are last-minute changes to his plans. Upon his arrival, Tinubu will oversee the inauguration of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria this Friday.
Sources close to the Presidency told WESTERN POST that Tinubu, who traveled to France on Monday, will promptly return to Abuja for the ceremony. The swearing-in of Justice Kekere-Ekun is seen as both a constitutional duty and a significant historical moment.
It has been reported that the National Judicial Council recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun to succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is retiring on Thursday, August 22.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Born on May 7, 1958, Justice Kekere-Ekun earned her bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Lagos in 1980 and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in July 1981 after completing her studies at the Nigerian Law School.
She continued her education at the London School of Economics, obtaining a master’s degree in Law in November 1983.
Her judicial career began in the Lagos State Judiciary as Senior Magistrate II and later as a State High Court Judge. From November 1996 to May 1999, she served as Chairman of the Robbery and Firearms Tribunal in Zone II, Ikeja.
In 2004, she was appointed to the Nigerian Court of Appeal and was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in July 2013.
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The 35-year-old Lagos-born fighter had previously enjoyed an impressive winning streak, recording 20 consecutive victories from 2012 to 2020, one of the longest in UFC history.
Despite his recent setbacks, Adesanya remains a celebrated figure in the world of mixed martial arts, and his return to Nigeria is seen as a significant moment for both his career and his connection to his roots.
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