The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday received the remains of former CJN, Justice Dahiru Musdapher at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The CJN said the late jurist had the honour and privilege of serving his country at the highest level of the judicial arm of government. The CJN told the family and associates of the late jurist to accept his demise as the will of God. The late jurist retired from the bench five years ago on attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70. NAN reports that on Jan. 27, 2012 , Justice Musdapher led other justices to deliver a landmark judgment, removing five state governors from office, among others.

Source: Punch January 25, 2018 12:00 UTC