Federal High Court judges to proceed on 2026 Christmas vacation, December 21
Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria will begin their 2026 Christmas vacation on Monday, 21st December 2026, according to the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. The Chief Judge, who announced this in Abuja on Monday, said that the vacation is in line with the provisions of Order 46, Rule […] Federal High Court judges to proceed on 2026 Christmas vacation, December 21
The Federal High Court judges of Nigeria will commence their Christmas vacation on December 21, 2026, as announced by Chief Judge Justice John Terhemba Tsoho in Abuja. The vacation will continue until January 5, 2027, after which regular court sessions are set to resume on January 6, 2027. During this period, designated judicial divisions located in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu will continue to provide essential judicial services to the public.
The designated vacation judges will handle matters related to the enforcement of fundamental rights, arrest or release of vessels, and urgent national importance cases, such as pre-election trials. The Chief Judge expressed well wishes for the judges and court staff, hoping them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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