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BREAKING: Tanko resigns as CJN amidst corruption allegation

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Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned after being rocked by corruption and misconduct charges from other at least 14 other Supreme Court justices.

Mr Muhammad’s resignation is to take urgent effect, according to four Supreme Court sources who spoke to Peoples Gazette on Monday morning.

A spokesman for the Supreme Court confirmed the development to Peoples Gazette on Monday morning, but said additional details would be made public as to its cause.

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Mr Tanko replied to the justices, accusing them of dancing naked in the marketplace and absolving himself of any wrongdoing. (Platinum Post)

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