The trial of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has commenced without him in attendance.
The CJN is on trial for a six-count charge bordering on alleged failure to declare his assets.
A team of 94 lawyers led by Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) are defending the CJN.
The defence team includes 47 Senior Advocates with 47 other lawyers.
Some Senior Advocates of Nigeria in his defence team include, Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu Agabi, Wole Olanipekun, Chief Chris Uche, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo among others.
On the side of the prosecution, there are five lawyers led by Aliyu Umar SAN.
More to follow…

