Court activities in Abuja were brought to a halt, yesterday, following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).
  
As early as 7 a.m., the gates of key courts—including the Court of Appeal and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Courts in Maitama, Wuse Zone 2, Garki, and Nyanya—were under lock and key, with union members enforcing the strike directive.
  
The industrial action follows a circular issued by the union on May 30, directing all federal chapters to embark on a strike from midnight of Sunday, June 1. 
  
The circular, signed by JUSUN General Secretary, M.J. Akwashiki, instructed members to stay at home, citing the government’s failure to meet long-standing demands.
  
JUSUN is demanding the payment of a five-month wage award, the implementation of the proposed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, and a 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increment under the Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure.