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When they are sworn in, the apex court will have the full complement of 21 justices, as stipulated in the Constitution. 11 new Supreme Court justices are expected to be sworn in next week.In December 2023, President Bola Tinubu wrote to the Senate to confirm the newly promoted judges. The judges were shortlisted from 22 Court of Appeal Justices screened by the Chief Justice of Nigeria,Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Currently, the Supreme Court has 10 Justices as opposed to the 21 constitutionally recommended. The number of judges was reduced to 10 last year after the retirement of Justice Muhamma…

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