Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Politics

July 23, 2026

Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s annual leave, deputy governor to act

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. The approval was granted on Thursday

Politics

July 23, 2026

I’ve fulfilled my promise of good governance, says Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said his administration has fulfilled the promises made to the people during the 2022 governorship campaign, pledging to deliver more developmental projects if re-elected. Adeleke made the remarks during the Imole Campaign Council’s

World News

July 23, 2026

Six candidates set for televised UN secretary-general debate

The six candidates seeking to become the next United Nations Secretary-General are set to participate in a televised debate on Thursday, one week before the formal selection process begins. The 90-minute debate will take place in the UN General

World News

July 23, 2026

US House passes record $1.15tn defence bill amid Iran conflict

The United States House of Representatives has narrowly passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approving a record $1.15 trillion in defence spending as the country’s military campaign involving Iran continues. The bill passed on Wednesday by 216

World News

July 23, 2026

Iran vows continued strikes as Middle East conflict widens

Iran has vowed to continue retaliatory strikes for as long as the United States attacks its territory, as the conflict in the Middle East expanded with Tehran’s Houthi allies launching attacks on Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Iranian

Health

July 23, 2026

NAFDAC begins nationwide enforcement of sachet alcohol ban

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide enforcement exercise against alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles below 200 millilitres, marking the full implementation of the Federal Government’s ban

Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s annual leave, deputy governor to act

I’ve fulfilled my promise of good governance, says Adeleke

Six candidates set for televised UN secretary-general debate

US House passes record $1.15tn defence bill amid Iran conflict

Iran vows continued strikes as Middle East conflict widens

NAFDAC begins nationwide enforcement of sachet alcohol ban

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