The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, cautioned judges against accepting gifts from corrupt people, especially politicians and businessmen.
The six new judges are Justices Subilim Danjuma, Mohammad Hamza, Damachi-Onugba Agede, Hassan Yakubu, Buhari Sami and Sanda Yelwa.
Continuing with the charge, the CJN said to the judges: “You must, against all odds, conduct your affairs within the ambit of the law and the oath that has just been administered on you. “If you were hitherto 50 per cent under public scrutiny, I can confidently tell you now that it has automatically risen to 100 per cent by virtue of this your appointment.
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