There are renewed calls for state governors in Nigeria to sign execution warrants for individuals convicted of serious crimes, including murder, armed robbery, and terrorism. This push comes amid ongoing challenges with banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping in the country, which have resulted in significant loss of life and security concerns.

Amnesty International has expressed concern over Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The organization argues that this move, led by military governments, promotes impunity and jeopardizes justice and reparations for victims of war crimes. Amnesty International has highlighted ongoing issues regarding human rights in these nations.

Three individuals have been sentenced to death for terrorism after being arrested on June 13, 2025, by the Department of State Services Counter-Terrorism Unit. They were accused of involvement in cross-border crimes, arms trafficking, and terrorism.

Three individuals, including two Nigerians and one foreign national from Niger, have been sentenced to death by hanging by a State High Court in Sokoto. They were arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) on charges related to terrorism and arms proliferation.

The European Union hosted Taliban officials in Brussels for discussions focused on deportations, marking the first such meeting. Despite this engagement, the Taliban government remains unrecognized by any European country, highlighting the complexities of international relations in the region.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the recent killings of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and is demanding thorough investigations to hold those responsible accountable. This statement was made by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who expressed concern for the safety of Nigerians abroad.