Governor Seyi Makinde is calling on the United Nations and international human rights bodies to probe the Oriire school abductions, saying the incident warrants scrutiny beyond Nigeria's domestic institutions.

Rescued principal Rachael Alamu has recounted the brutal abuse endured by victims during the Oyo abductions, saying the ordeal has left her uncertain about returning to the community where she served for 28 years.

Kidnapped Oyo headmaster Matthew Owoade has regained his freedom after 48 hours in captivity, though conflicting reports dispute whether police pressure or a ₦5 million ransom secured his release.

In another development, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the UK to impose visa bans and sanctions on opposition leaders he accuses of fuelling political violence, amid reports of fresh killings linked to the 2026 election season.

Meanwhile, the Governor Adeleke addressed a congregation on Sunday, declaring that he'll be singing "hallelujah" on August 15 while breaking out into one of his signature dance moves.

In another development, the DG of the Fake agency Adeniyi Adeyemi has sparked outrage after he claimed on live television that he borrowed ₦400 million allegedly paid to secure his appointment as head of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education is facing scrutiny after its 2026 budget allocated billions of naira to roads, streetlights, ambulances and medical equipment instead of projects directly tied to educating out-of-school children.

Critics say the spending falls outside the commission's mandate and undermines accountability while diverting resources from tackling Nigeria's education crisis.

In a special report, Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong looks at how former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke's acquittal by a London jury has reignited debate over whether a legal victory can erase years of reputational damage.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has insisted that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited remains accountable to Nigerians, renewing scrutiny of the company's financial transparency during a National Assembly hearing.

We also take a moment to share our thoughts and prayers for Owolabi Fashina, one of Arise News’ editors and producers whose son Korede Fashina died suddenly on Friday, July 10th after a brief illness.

Under Milestones, we highlight Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News as he celebrates his 67th birthday alongside the 40th anniversary launch of THISWEEK magazine.

#NigeriaNews #OyoAbductions #OriireAbductions #HumanRightsNigeria #UNProbeNigeria #SchoolSafetyNigeria #EndKidnappings #NigeriaPolitics #OsunPolitics #Election2026 #PoliticalViolence #AccountabilityNigeria #NigeriaBudget #EducationCrisisNigeria #OutOfSchoolChildren #AntiCorruption #DiezaniMadueke #JusticeSystem #NNPC #OilSectorNigeria #PublicFunds #GoodGovernance #PrinceNdukaObaigbena #NdukaAt67 #THISDAY40 #ARISENews #KoredeFashina
Subscribe to our Channel for high profile interviews. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ARISEtv |
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisenewsofficial |
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AriseTVNews |
Check out our website www.arise.tv