Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), is currently before the senate for screening as the substantive holder of the office she currently occupies.
The confirmation hearing is being held on the floor of the upper legislative chamber.
Kekere-Ekun has been in the office in acting capacity since August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola as CJN.
Some justices of the various courts and members of her family accompanied her to the screening exercise.
More to follow…