BY LINUS CHIBUIKE
CHIEF Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The CJN’s COVID-19 status was disclosed by a member of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, at the unveiling of the National Headquarters of the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN), in Abuja, on Tuesday.
Justice Muhammad, who was absent during the swearing in ceremony for 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria, on Monday, is said to be receiving treatment in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Recall that Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, who is the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, administered the oaths to the SANs.
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