Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Judiciary

March 17, 2026

Court Threatens to Jail Sowore’s Lawyer Over Alleged Contempt

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned Marshall Abubakar, the lawyer representing Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, that he could be jailed for contempt of court. The warning came after Abubakar reportedly raised his voice during proceedings in

Politics

March 17, 2026

Nigerians angry, hungry for change ahead of 2027, Dickson declares

Former Governor of Henry Seriake Dickson and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said Nigerians are increasingly dissatisfied with the present condition of the nation and are yearning for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson

Insecurity

March 17, 2026

Maiduguri Blasts: 23 Dead, 108 Injured as Suicide Bombers Hit Market, Hospital

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 persons were killed and 108 others injured following multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri on Monday night. The explosions, which occurred at about 7:24 p.m., reportedly struck three separate locations — the

World News

March 17, 2026

Trump Defends Iran Strikes, Says Tehran Built ‘Terror And Power’ Over Decades

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has described Iran as a nation that built “great terror and power,” while defending the ongoing U.S.-led military operations against the country. Speaking at the White House ahead of a board meeting for

General News

March 17, 2026

FG activates evacuation plans for Nigerians as Middle East crisis escalates

The Federal Government has begun processes to evacuate Nigerians affected by the escalating crisis in parts of the Middle East, amid rising security concerns across the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that it is finalising administrative

Politics

March 17, 2026

APC Not Responsible for Opposition Crisis, Says Pi-CNG Chairman

Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Ismaeel Ahmed, has dismissed allegations that the ruling All Progressives Congress is deliberately weakening opposition parties, saying the challenges facing rival political groups are self-inflicted. Speaking during an interview on Channels

Court Threatens to Jail Sowore’s Lawyer Over Alleged Contempt

Nigerians angry, hungry for change ahead of 2027, Dickson declares

Maiduguri Blasts: 23 Dead, 108 Injured as Suicide Bombers Hit Market, Hospital

Trump Defends Iran Strikes, Says Tehran Built ‘Terror And Power’ Over Decades

FG activates evacuation plans for Nigerians as Middle East crisis escalates

APC Not Responsible for Opposition Crisis, Says Pi-CNG Chairman

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

State Police: Presidential Working Group Submits Draft Bill

Mexico Approves Reno Omokri’s Appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Afenifere, Governors Mourn Pa Fasoranti at

Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Case in Abuja, Identifies

How Rauf Aregbesola Sparked Nigeria’s Sukuk Revolution-

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