The Olarinde Royal Family in Lagos has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, accusing police officers of shielding suspected land grabbers and frustrating investigations into the matter. According to the family's petition, some officers have allegedly protected those involved in the land dispute rather than allowing investigations to proceed. The family is calling on the police leadership to intervene and ensure a proper investigation into the alleged land grabbing activities.

A man has been arraigned in Lagos over an alleged property fraud involving N17.5 million. The prosecution claims that after the complainant found out the property was not for sale, the defendant issued two cheques from Stanbic IBTC Bank, one for N10 million and another for N5 million, as partial repayment of the funds.

Gabriel Olayinka, a journalist from Taraba State, has been in prison for six months without a substantive trial. However, the Upper Area Court II in Jalingo has scheduled a hearing for his case on July 2, 2026, providing him an opportunity to defend himself. This situation has led to increased public outcry regarding his prolonged incarceration.

The Nigeria Police Force has begun steps to enforce a Lagos State High Court judgment in a long-running dispute over a 114.476-hectare property at Ogombo Village in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The move follows the adoption by Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the court's Lands Division of Terms of Settlement in the case, according to Leadership. The enforcement action signals progress toward resolving the prolonged land dispute.

South Africa has dismissed Nigeria's request for compensation regarding properties left behind by Nigerians escaping recent xenophobic attacks. The South African government has instead called on Nigeria to disclose the locations of drug dens associated with Nigerians, according to ThisDay Live.

Abayomi Arabambi, the National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, has issued a demand for a public retraction, an apology, and N50 billion in compensation from Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This demand stems from an alleged defamatory statement made by Obi during a podcast interview. A letter from Neplus Ultra Attorneys outlines the ultimatum, giving Obi seven days to respond.