The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced its schedule for the 2025 Christmas Vacation along with the approved roster of Vacation Judges who will preside over urgent matters during the period.
According to an official circular signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), the court will begin its Christmas vacation on Friday, 19 December 2025, in line with the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended). Court activities across all judicial divisions will resume on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Despite the vacation, key judicial divisions—Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt—will remain open to handle essential matters. Only cases relating to the enforcement of fundamental rights, arrest or release of vessels, and issues of urgent national importance will be entertained during the period.
The designated Vacation Judges are as follows:
Abuja Division
- Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
- Hon. Justice M. S. Liman
Lagos Division
- Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko
- Hon. Justice Isaac D. Dipeolu
Port Harcourt Division
- Hon. Justice P. M. Ayua
- Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed
Enugu Division
- Hon. Justice F. O. G. Ogunbanjo
Justice Tsoho extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to all Honourable Judges of the court.
The notice was issued by Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, Director of Information, Federal High Court of Nigeria, on Monday, 17 November 2025.
