Justice Walter Onnoghen, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has denied the news spreading like wild harmattan fire that he has resigned from office.

His Senior Special Assistant on media, Mr. Awassam Bassey, said

“There is absolutely no truth in the rumours making the round that the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, His Lordship Hon. Mr. Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, GCON, has resigned his office. It is fake news!”

“The Hon CJN was in the office all through yesterday (Thursday) and sat in court. As part of his duties, the Hon CJN will be swearing in members of the 2019 National Assembly, Governorship & State Assembly Election Petition Tribunals tomorrow (Saturday 26th January 2019).”