Federal High Courts Locked Down as Judiciary Workers Begin Indefinite Strike In a significant disruption to Nigeria’s judicial system, members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) have commenced an indefinite strike, effectively locking out judges, lawyers, litigants, and the public from Federal High Court premises across the country. The strike, which began on Monday, June 2, 2025, follows a directive from JUSUN’s national body issued on May 30. The union is demanding the payment of a five-month wage award, implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and a 25/35 percent salary increase.  At the Federal High Court headquarters in Abuja, all entrance gates were locked, leaving the premises deserted and halting all court activities. The strike has caused significant disruptions, with legal proceedings suspended and access to justice delayed for many Nigerians.  While some chapters of JUSUN have reportedly withdrawn from the industrial action, the Federal High Court gates remained closed as of 9:48 a.m. on Monday.  The strike underscores ongoing tensions between judiciary workers and the government over salary and wage issues. As the strike continues, stakeholders are calling for urgent dialogue to resolve the impasse and restore normalcy to the judicial system. #JUSUNStrike #JudiciaryShutdown #FederalHighCourt #JusticeDelayed #NigerianJudiciary