President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate, seeking confirmation for eight Supreme Court Justices. Five of the nominees are from the northern region.
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They are Lawal Garba (North West), Helen Ogunwumiju (South West), Abdu Aboki (North West), M M Saulawa (North West) Adamu Jauro (North East), Samuel Oseji (South-South), Tijani Abubakar (North East) and Emmanuel Agim (South-South).
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