Olukayode Tajudeen Ariwoola, an Iseyin-born judge, is now acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
He studied law at the University of Ife.
This comes after the previous occupant, Tanko Muhammad, resigned.
According to reports, the former CJN handed in his resignation letter on Sunday evening.
Ariwoola could be sworn in today.
A formal announcement is expected soon, according to reports.
According to reports, Justice Muhammad was gravely ill prior to his resignation.
His resignation comes amid outrage among justices and other stakeholders at the apex about the court’s deteriorating conditions.
Details to follow…
