Monday, July 13, 2026

Federal High Court of Nigeria

May 28, 2026

FHC opens registries on weekends, public holidays for pre-election cases

The Federal High Court says its registries in all divisions will be open to lawyers on weekends and public holidays for the filing of pre-election cases.

Federal High Court judges
January 15, 2026

Strength in Silence: The Nnaji doctrine as legal offensive gains momentum

This action is about truth, records, and closure. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Geoffery Uche Nnaji
December 10, 2025

Federal High Court to begin judges’ conference December 15

The conference, which marks the commencement of the court’s new legal year, will end on December 18.

Abuja Division of the Federal High Court
June 6, 2025

Federal high courts end manual filing in Lagos division June 20

To ensure a seamless transition, all legal practitioners are required to obtain their legal mail accounts before the go-live date, noted the court.

Federal High Court in Lagos State
July 24, 2024

FG resumes mass trial of 300 terrorism suspects, others

Mr Abu said five reputable judges were manning the five courts and chambers set up for speedy administration of justice.

Nuhu Ribadu
May 10, 2023

Chief judge orders reopening of federal high court in Benin

The Federal High Court chief judge, John Tsoho, has ordered the reopening of the Benin City division of the court for proceedings.

Justice John Tsoho
November 2, 2022

Court sets up task force for disposal of pre-election cases

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has constituted a special task force of judges to hear and determine all pre-election cases swiftly.

Federal High Court Abuja
June 29, 2022

Federal High Court to begin annual vacation July 25

The Federal High Court (FHC) will, on July 25, begin its annual vacation, its spokesperson, Catherine Oby-Christopher, said in a statement.

Federal High Court Abuja