Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, one of the teachers abducted during the attack on a school in Oriire, Oyo State, has recounted how kidnappers gave him medication that he said temporarily relieved his long-standing knee arthritis. Speaking in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Zacchaeus said he was unable to escape when the gunmen attacked because of…
Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, one of the teachers rescued after the Oriire school abduction in Oyo State, has recounted the final moments before he and another captive regained their freedom. Speaking in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Zacchaeus said they remained blindfolded, handcuffed, and chained throughout their captivity. He explained that the kidnappers kept them…
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has reacted to Peter Obi’s response to claims that he issued identity cards to Northerners while serving as governor of Anambra State. In a video that circulated online, Obi denied the allegation, stating that he never issued ID cards to Northerners during his tenure as governor. “People…
A woman was reportedly forced to dance as punishment after allegedly being caught sneaking into a residential compound in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16, 2026, according to a video shared by an Anambra-based businesswoman. The businesswoman alleged that the woman was discovered attempting to enter the compound as…
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has disclosed that he had never met or spoken to his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James, before she was selected by the party. Speaking at the public presentation of Who Is She? at the Syrian Club Event Centre in…
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of Iran’s parliament National Security Committee, has warned that Iran could launch ground attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain if the United States carries out a ground invasion of Iran. Speaking to The Times of Israel on July 16, 2026, Ardestani said Iran would consider expanding its military response if US…
Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, one of the teachers abducted during the Oriire school attack in Oyo State, has recounted how he and other victims initially mistook their rescuers for another group of kidnappers. Speaking in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Zacchaeus said the victims trekked for more than one hour and 30 minutes after being…
Minister of Works Dave Umahi has responded to claims by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) that the late Mary Habila was not a registered physiotherapist. In a video shared by ARISE NEWS on its official X account on Friday, July 17, 2026, Umahi backed the NSP’s clarification, which stated that checks with the relevant…
Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, a teacher abducted alongside students during the attack on a school in Oriire, Oyo State, has recounted the circumstances surrounding his release from captivity. Speaking in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Zacchaeus said he and another male captive were held blindfolded, handcuffed, and chained throughout their ordeal. He said the kidnappers…
Nollywood actress Bose Aregbesola has recounted how a false allegation nearly caused tension in her marriage, saying her husband’s trust helped prevent the situation from escalating. Speaking in an interview with Talk to B on Friday, July 17, 2026, Aregbesola said someone informed her husband that she had checked into a hotel with another man….
