Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Religion

August 1, 2026

NCPC lifts ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted the suspension on Christian pilgrimages to Israel after assessing the security situation in the Holy Land. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, announced the decision on Saturday in

Politics

August 1, 2026

Osun poll: CSO demands explanation over alleged BVAS glitches during INEC mock

A civil society organisation, the Coalition of Concerned Nigeria Citizens, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain the alleged widespread malfunction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during Saturday’s mock accreditation exercise ahead of the

Education

August 1, 2026

UNILORIN announces August 13–15 for 2026 Post-UTME screening

The University of Ilorin has scheduled its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise to hold from August 13 to August 15, 2026. The university disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Corporate

Politics

August 1, 2026

Adeleke commissions 10.4km Osun road ahead of governorship poll

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commissioned the 10.4-kilometre Edunabon–Tonkere Road in Ife North Local Government Area, describing the project as a major step towards improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities in the area. A statement issued on Saturday

Sports

August 1, 2026

WAFCON: Super Falcons seek revival against Zambia after Malawi shock

Defending champions Nigeria will look to revive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C clash at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night. The Super

Metro

August 1, 2026

Ibadan chief, veteran journalist Lekan Alabi dies at 76

A veteran journalist and former press secretary to past Oyo State governors, Chief Lekan Alabi, is dead. Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 76. His death was announced

NCPC lifts ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel

Osun poll: CSO demands explanation over alleged BVAS glitches during INEC mock

UNILORIN announces August 13–15 for 2026 Post-UTME screening

Adeleke commissions 10.4km Osun road ahead of governorship poll

WAFCON: Super Falcons seek revival against Zambia after Malawi shock

Ibadan chief, veteran journalist Lekan Alabi dies at 76

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

2026 World Cup: Mbappé surpasses Klose, moves ahead

NDC Blames Error For Omission Of Kano Governorship

PDP Engages INEC Over Omission Of Adebutu, Pantami

2027: Kwara PDP Holds Mega Rally In Ilorin

Osun Public Schools: Parents Allegedly Pay Up To

How Rauf Aregbesola Sparked Nigeria’s Sukuk Revolution-

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