Kidnapping Crisis in Oyo: Nigeria says 46 schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo, have been rescued after about 56 days, with the Army describing a month-long, intelligence-led joint operation that also led to arrests and the killing of some kidnappers; officials say no ransom was paid, while the Army adds there were casualties among security forces. Public Reaction: Social media and celebrities, including Cubana Chief Priest, celebrated the release, but critics are demanding more transparency on how the rescue was carried out. Politics and Accountability: Opposition figures used the rescue to attack the Tinubu administration’s priorities, while Nollywood actor Femi Branch urged politicians to stop “dirty politics” with children’s lives. Security Update: Separately, reports say troops killed over 300 “terrorists” in Zamfara during operations against kidnapping and rustling gangs. Economy/Markets: Nigeria’s naira edged down at NAFEX, and the NGX surged about N9.3tn in a week as investors reacted to S&P’s frontier-market watchlist move. Health Policy: FG unveiled a cancer control plan targeting a 30% cut in cancer burden by 2030. Energy Regulation: NERC says some neighbouring countries paid only part of electricity invoices, leaving about $12.66m outstanding. Travel: Canada updated entry rules, reiterating Nigerians need a visitor visa.