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- Announcement of Vacation
- Resumption of Court Sittings
- Closure of Judicial Divisions
- Vacation Judge Information
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has announced that judges of the state High Court will observe a Christmas vacation from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to Friday, January 9, 2026.
This information was released in a statement on Thursday, signed by the Chief Registrar of the High Court, David Ihua Maduenyi.
As stated in the announcement, judges are expected to resume regular court sessions on Monday, January 12, 2026.
This directive aligns with the provisions of Order 49, Rule 4(c) of the High Court of Rivers State Civil Procedure Rules, 2023, as mentioned in the statement.
The announcement also indicated that all judicial divisions of the Rivers State High Court will be closed during the vacation period.
The Chief Judge further noted that a vacation judge has been appointed to address only urgent applications and matters that are filed during this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Christmas vacation for judges start and end?
The Christmas vacation for judges starts on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and ends on Friday, January 9, 2026.
When will the judges resume their regular court sittings?
Judges will resume normal court sittings on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Will the judicial divisions be open during the vacation?
No, all judicial divisions of the Rivers State High Court will remain closed during the vacation.
Is there someone available to handle urgent matters during the vacation?
Yes, a vacation judge has been designated to handle only urgent applications and matters filed during the vacation period.
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