Ugandan artist Mungu Feni has participated in the Showbiz101 2026 music camp, a seven-day creative industry program held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 23 to 30, 2026. Organized by bridgeAFRIC, the event aimed to connect African creatives with global industry players through education, collaboration, networking, and music, enhancing opportunities for talent on an international scale.

Nigerian police have said they are investigating the alleged blockade of Labour Party figure Peter Obi's convoy in Benue State. According to police spokesperson Nwadiogbu, officers had provided security for Obi's movement to Yelwata, where he was expected to visit communities affected by the deadly attack of June 13, 2025. The police statement indicated the circumstances surrounding the reported obstruction of the former presidential candidate's convoy are now under formal investigation.

Former world record holder Tobi Amusan headlines Nigeria's squad for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary. According to a statement issued Tuesday by Maxwell Kumoye, Chairman of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria's Media Committee, the team combines established international performers with emerging talents. The selection was announced ahead of the championship event, with Amusan, a prominent Nigerian hurdler, leading the contingent as the country's most decorated athlete in the squad.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has stated that Nigeria's failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup is due to poor leadership and weak institutions. He made these comments in a statement on July 5, 2026, while also congratulating the African nations participating in the tournament.

Suspected thugs disrupted a visit by former presidential candidate Peter Obi to Benue State, marking the second such incident, Premium Times reported. The first disruption occurred in April 2025, when Governor Hyacinth Alia stopped Obi's planned visit to internally displaced persons, citing security and protocol concerns. Details of the latest incident, including whether anyone was injured or arrested, were not immediately provided in the report.

Nigerian students Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso, and Egejurum Onyedikachi are representing Nigeria at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy. They are competing against students from 154 countries in mathematics and science.