South Africa-born doctor Lauren Dickason is planning to appeal her conviction for the murders of her three young daughters. The case is noted as one of New Zealand's most high-profile criminal cases, and Dickason is expected to return to court next year to pursue her appeal.

Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has adjourned the murder trial of Mukaila Lamidi, known as 'Auxiliary,' to July 9 for the delivery of judgment. Lamidi is the former chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the State Park Management System (PMS).

Eight individuals convicted of terrorism charges related to a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms. One demonstrator, Benjamin Song, received a 100-year sentence for shooting and wounding a police officer during the incident on July 4. Other protesters, linked to antifa, were also sentenced to multiple decades in federal prison, according to AP.

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.

Lauren Dickason is appealing her conviction for the murders of her daughters, claiming a miscarriage of justice. She intends to present arguments in court to support her case.

The Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced three men, Uche Onu, Ekene Okorie, and Celestine Eze, to death by hanging for armed robbery. This ruling is based on violations of Section 6 (b) of the Armed Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R11, Vol 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.