The head of the Judiciary in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is...

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JAMB 1981

The head of the Judiciary in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is called

A. Honourable Chief Justice
B. Head of Judicial Service
C. Grand Khadi
D. President Customary Court of Appeal
E. Chief Judge

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Correct Answer: Option E

Explanation

While at the federal level, the head of the judiciary is the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), at the state level, the head of the judiciary is the Chief Judge of the State. They preside over the State High Court and oversee judicial administration within the state.

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