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 Center for Peace Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) has urged Nigerians to practice restraint and allow due process regarding recent media allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, related to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The statement emphasizes the importance of not jumping to conclusions before the legal process unfolds.

The National Press Club has condemned a gag order imposed on a Sunday Times journalist, which prohibits her from reporting on Sunshine Myende, sending her questions, or using her photograph. This action has raised concerns regarding press freedom and the ability of journalists to perform their duties without restrictions.

The Nigerian Federal Government has requested an investigation into the death of Usama Murtala, a Nigerian citizen who died while in detention in Côte d’Ivoire. The demand for an inquiry and compensation for Murtala's family was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during a meeting with the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an investigation into the alleged handover of a teacher, Ummulkhair, to a mob in Kaduna. This directive came after a petition from human rights activist and lawyer Hamza Dantani, who requested an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

The Centre for Public Integrity (CPI) has issued a defense of the Department of State Services (DSS) in response to activist Omoyele Sowore's criticisms. The CPI accused Sowore of unfairly targeting the security agency, highlighting what it claims are improvements in the DSS's operations under its current leadership. This statement was made by CPI's Executive Director, Comrade Job Samuel Danfulani.