The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) engaged with members of the United States Congress regarding their leader Nnamdi Kanu and the alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. This meeting was characterized by IPOB as a significant diplomatic effort for the Biafra Restoration Project and occurred during the Civil Society Presentation.

Chief Sylvester Ugochinyere Eze, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), criticized party leaders including Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa for neglecting the NDC candidate, Ossai, during the recent bye-election in Enugu North senatorial district. Eze's statement, released to journalists in Nsukka, expressed disappointment over the lack of support for their candidate in the election held last Saturday.

On June 18, 2026, a significant event took place at the Abuja Leadership Centre of Excellence, Yakubu Gowon University, where Architect Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), engaged a gathering of professors, academics, and university administrators. This occasion is noted for its impact on the attendees, marking a memorable transformation in their approach to education.

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that it has named two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft after the famous literary figure Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe. This decision is said to reflect the airline's commitment to promoting Nigeria's cultural heritage and national identity, according to the airline's representative Okonkwo.

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has instructed traditionalists in the Edo South Senatorial District to engage in "spiritual warfare" against banditry and violent crimes. This directive was issued during a meeting with native doctors, priests, and priestesses at his palace in Benin on Tuesday, according to Information Nigeria.

A call has been made to General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State, to organize a special national prayer for Nigeria in response to ongoing insecurity issues in the country, according to Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo.