Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Business

February 20, 2026

Oil Sector Stability Threatened Without Stakeholder Dialogue — PENGASSAN

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned that recent reforms in the oil and gas industry could unsettle the sector if not backed by sustained stakeholder engagement and policy clarity. The union’s President,

Judiciary

February 20, 2026

NBA Raises Alarm Over Obono-Obla’s Arrest, Moves to Defend Due Process

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of former presidential aide and lawyer, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, pledging to intervene to ensure that due process is strictly followed. Obono-Obla, a former aide to ex-President

Insecurity

February 20, 2026

Insurgency: Military launches ‘Operation Savannah Shield’ in Kwara

In a decisive move to stem the tide of insurgency, banditry and kidnapping in Kwara State and adjoining areas, the Federal Government has launched a multi-agency security initiative codenamed Operation Savannah Shield. The operation, approved by President Bola Ahmed

Politics

February 20, 2026

FCT Council Poll: Over 1.5m Voters Collect PVCs — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that over 1.5 million registered voters have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections slated for Saturday, February 21. INEC, in a

Politics

February 20, 2026

FCT polls: Wike Declares Work-free Day, Imposes Movement Restriction

Ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents travel to their respective communities to participate in the

Insecurity

February 20, 2026

Air Force Unveils ‘Operation Savannah Shield’ To Bolster Counter-Terrorism Efforts

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has described air power as a decisive force multiplier in the ongoing fight against terrorism, stressing that its speed, precision and reach remain critical to addressing Nigeria’s

Oil Sector Stability Threatened Without Stakeholder Dialogue — PENGASSAN

NBA Raises Alarm Over Obono-Obla’s Arrest, Moves to Defend Due Process

Insurgency: Military launches ‘Operation Savannah Shield’ in Kwara

FCT Council Poll: Over 1.5m Voters Collect PVCs — INEC

FCT polls: Wike Declares Work-free Day, Imposes Movement Restriction

Air Force Unveils ‘Operation Savannah Shield’ To Bolster Counter-Terrorism Efforts

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

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