Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Finance

July 27, 2026

FG earmarks N962.8bn for empowerment projects, SUVs in 2026 budget

The Federal Government has allocated ₦962.83 billion for empowerment projects and the procurement of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in the 2026 Appropriation Act, according to an analysis by civic technology organisation, Tracka. Tracka’s review of the budget showed that

Politics

July 27, 2026

APC names Uzodimma campaign council chairman for Osun governorship poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its National Campaign Council and several sub-committees ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, appointing Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the campaign council. The party said

Sports

July 27, 2026

Joshua dedicates comeback victory to late coaches

Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua dedicated his comeback victory over Kristian Prenga to his late friends and trainers, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, after recovering from two knockdowns to secure a second-round knockout. The fight marked Joshua’s first

Politics

July 27, 2026

INEC to conduct Osun governorship mock accreditation August 1

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a mock accreditation exercise for Saturday, August 1, 2026, as part of preparations for the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The commission said the exercise is aimed at testing its

Security

July 27, 2026

Matawalle orders intensified military offensive after Zamfara attacks

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has sympathised with victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Zamfara State and directed the military to intensify counter-terrorism operations across the North-West. Matawalle conveyed his condolences to residents of Bungudu

Security

July 27, 2026

Gunmen disrupt PVC distribution, cart away voter cards in Osun

Suspected hoodlums on Sunday attacked a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, disrupting the exercise and carting away packs of voter cards The incident occurred at Oyinlola DC Primary

FG earmarks N962.8bn for empowerment projects, SUVs in 2026 budget

APC names Uzodimma campaign council chairman for Osun governorship poll

Joshua dedicates comeback victory to late coaches

INEC to conduct Osun governorship mock accreditation August 1

Matawalle orders intensified military offensive after Zamfara attacks

Gunmen disrupt PVC distribution, cart away voter cards in Osun

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JAMB Introduces Home-Based O’Level Result Verification for 2026

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