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.

Erias Lukwago, an opposition politician and lawyer, will remain in custody after the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application. Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera stated that the prosecution provided compelling reasons for continued detention, highlighting the seriousness of the charges against him and the necessity for protection.

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called for the immediate release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, who was detained shortly after his employer, Secret Reporters, published an investigative report. IPI Nigeria urged security operatives to ensure Ugagbe's release in a statement signed by its Secretary.

Ugandan TikTokers Ronald Mayega, also known as Omunyarwanda Wa Bobi, and Swaibu Kakaire have been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of making defamatory and false statements against Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara. According to Mbu, the pair appeared before Buganda Road Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nakamya Jatiko, where they denied the charges. The prosecution alleges the statements were made against the minister, though further details of the case were not disclosed.

EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused have applied for bail in the Mbense murder case, according to SABC News, which is covering the proceedings live. The hearing centres on whether the accused should be released pending trial. Further details of the charges and the circumstances of the murder have been presented before the court, with the bail application's outcome expected to determine whether Mkhwanazi and the co-accused remain in custody.

A court has decided to expedite the trial of a journalist from Taraba who has been in detention for six months. During the hearing, prosecuting counsel Barr. D.G. Tukura requested that specific bank documents and account statements from three banks be presented to the court along with PIN witnesses.