Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has threatened to sue Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, for alleged defamatory remarks. According to a letter dated June 11, 2026, shared by Kwankwaso’s media aide, his legal team has accused Ayodele of making damaging comments.

The Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified an alleged attempt to seize control of a 30-year-old property company, according to ThisDay Live. The takeover bid reportedly relied on disputed corporate filings submitted to the Corporate Affairs Commission. The court, presided over by a judge identified only as Justice in the available report, cancelled the alleged hijack plot, effectively blocking the change of control and affirming the company's existing ownership structure pending further proceedings.

Aisha Yesufu, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding its involvement in a comment made by President Tinubu. She questioned the rationale behind the DSS's engagement, implying that if Tinubu were not a criminal, there would be no need for such involvement.

The 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association concluded in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after running from 21 to 28 August 2026 under the theme "Beyond Limits". According to The Tide, thousands of lawyers, judges, policymakers and other stakeholders gathered in the city to deliberate on the state of the legal profession in Nigeria. The report reflects on the key matters and outcomes arising from the week-long gathering.

Taraba Chief Judge, Justice Joel Agya, has expressed support for President Tinubu's initiative to establish state police in Nigeria, highlighting its potential to address the increasing levels of criminality in the country.

Jim Obazee, a prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stated that the late President Muhammadu Buhari and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, should have faced prosecution for an alleged fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Obazee provided this testimony before Hamza Muazu, the presiding judge.