Just In: Justice Binta Nyako tests positive for COVID-19

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Quoting a source, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the judge is expected to be in isolation.

On January 28, the judge reportedly attended the valedictory court session held at the Ukeje Hall of the court’s headquarters in Abuja in honour of Late Justice Ibrahim Watila who was buried last weekend.

Justice Watila of the Abeokuta Division of the court passed away after a brief illness.

The valedictory session was presided over by the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, and was attended by judges across the country, lawyers and the late Watila’s family members.