Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Politics

July 5, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Malawi appoints technical adviser ahead of Super Falcons opener

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has appointed Sudesh Singh as technical adviser to the national women’s team, the Scorchers, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Singh will work alongside head coach Lovemore Fazili and

Security

July 5, 2026

Army says rescue efforts ongoing for abducted Oyo pupils

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress in efforts to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State. Shaibu disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives in

Security

July 5, 2026

Army chief links Nigeria’s insecurity to instability in Lake Chad, Sahel

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent security challenges to instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel region and the Gulf of Guinea, saying the evolving threat landscape requires new and innovative security strategies.

Security

July 5, 2026

NDLEA arrests PhD student, British-Nigerian woman over alleged cocaine trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old PhD student over an alleged attempt to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine concealed in cartons of Orijin Bitters bound for Malaysia. The agency also arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British

Politics

July 5, 2026

PFIPC controversy deepens as Presidency alleges insider collaboration

The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has intensified, with the Presidency alleging that officials within government institutions aided Adeniyi Adeyemi in operating the purported agency. The Presidency has consistently maintained that the PFIPC does

World News

July 5, 2026

FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and bring those responsible to justice. In a statement issued on Sunday by

WAFCON 2026: Malawi appoints technical adviser ahead of Super Falcons opener

Army says rescue efforts ongoing for abducted Oyo pupils

Army chief links Nigeria’s insecurity to instability in Lake Chad, Sahel

NDLEA arrests PhD student, British-Nigerian woman over alleged cocaine trafficking

PFIPC controversy deepens as Presidency alleges insider collaboration

FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best

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Nigerian Envoy Danlami Ibrahim Presents Credentials to Somalia

2027: Tinubu Campaign Council List to Be Adjusted,

Obbo-Ayegunle, Eda Oniyo Communities Trade Blame Over Fresh

Atiku Reaffirms Plan to Restore Petrol Subsidy, Disowns

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