Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

World News

August 5, 2026

US Embassy, Consulate announce remaining 2026 holiday closures in Nigeria

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced their remaining public holiday schedule for 2026, with both missions set to close on eight occasions between August and December. According to the schedule published

Entertainment

August 5, 2026

TikToker alleges she was forced to claim illness after Oloolu masquerade controversy

A TikToker, Wasilat Olalere, has allegedA TikToker, Wasilat Olalere, has alleged that she was compelled to falsely claim she became ill after recording the annual Oloolu masquerade procession in Ibadan, Oyo State. Olalere made the allegation during an interview

Politics

August 5, 2026

EFCC freezes Osun government account ahead of governorship election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, less than two weeks before the August 15 governorship election. The affected account, reportedly used for the payment of workers’

Entertainment

August 5, 2026

Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies after battle with cancer

Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. Osoba passed away on Tuesday evening, nearly two years after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday by her colleague and close associate, Alesh

Education

August 5, 2026

NANS Gives Ogun Govt 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Abducted Students, Campus Insecurity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Ogun State Government and security agencies a 72-hour ultimatum to rescue five abducted students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, arrest those responsible for the killing of a student of D.S.

Health Politics

August 5, 2026

Ekiti First Lady declares war on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions

The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has pledged to intensify efforts to combat sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, warning that perpetrators will be held accountable to protect students and uphold the integrity of higher education.

US Embassy, Consulate announce remaining 2026 holiday closures in Nigeria

TikToker alleges she was forced to claim illness after Oloolu masquerade controversy

EFCC freezes Osun government account ahead of governorship election

Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies after battle with cancer

NANS Gives Ogun Govt 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Abducted Students, Campus Insecurity

Ekiti First Lady declares war on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

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