Judges at the Federal High Courts in Lagos will begin a two-week Easter break starting April 16.
This was confirmed on Sunday by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, who explained that the holiday will end on April 28, and court activities will resume on April 29.
Justice Tsoho explained that the recess aligns with Order 46, Rule 4(C) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
The Chief Judge said, “During the holiday duration, the Lagos Judicial Divisions would remain open to the public only for cases of extreme urgency.”
He further emphasized, “It is important to note that during the vacation, only matters relating to enforcement of fundamental rights; arrest or release of vessels and matters that concern dire national interest are to be entertained by vacation judges,” he concluded.