Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Business

June 17, 2026

States Oppose Senate Move to Amend Electricity Act

A fresh dispute has emerged over the control of Nigeria’s electricity sector, with electricity regulators from 16 states opposing the proposed Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, saying it could reverse powers already devolved to states. In a memorandum submitted

Judiciary

June 16, 2026

INEC Seeks Appeal Court Order to Halt Enforcement of ADC, Others’ Deregistration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking a stay of execution on a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.

Insecurity

June 16, 2026

“Oyo Is Not Chibok, Will Never Be” — Makinde Vows Rescue of

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the state “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok,” assuring that efforts are ongoing to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. Makinde made the statement on

Politics

June 16, 2026

Accord Party deregistration judgment violates Appeal Court order – Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the Federal High Court judgment deregistering five political parties, describing the decision as an abuse of court process and a violation of a subsisting Court of Appeal order. In a statement issued on

Insecurity

June 16, 2026

Troops rescue late General’s wife in Katsina operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the widow of late Major General Rabe Abubakar, weeks after she was abducted alongside her husband by bandits in Katsina State. The Defence

Entertainment

June 16, 2026

Actor Baba Ijesha welcomes baby boy

Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of his son. The actor shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday alongside a maternity photoshoot featuring himself and his wife. Expressing gratitude

States Oppose Senate Move to Amend Electricity Act

INEC Seeks Appeal Court Order to Halt Enforcement of ADC, Others’ Deregistration

“Oyo Is Not Chibok, Will Never Be” — Makinde Vows Rescue of

Accord Party deregistration judgment violates Appeal Court order – Adeleke

Troops rescue late General’s wife in Katsina operation

Actor Baba Ijesha welcomes baby boy

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

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Adeleke, Davido Face Backlash Over Governor’s Support for

Senate Declares No Vacancy as Lawmakers Endorse Akpabio,

Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Consider Senate’s Final Decision

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