Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Insecurity

August 17, 2026

‘No safe haven’ — Army draws battle line against Lakurawa terrorists

The Nigerian Army has strengthened security operations in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State following heightened concerns over the activities of the Lakurawa terrorist group in the area. The renewed military posture followed a reported attack on

World News

August 17, 2026

Iran blames US presence for Gulf pollution after oil spills

Iran has blamed the presence of the United States military in the Gulf for environmental pollution following reports of several oil spills in the region. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei made the allegation on Monday during a news

Entertainment

August 17, 2026

BBNaija Season 11: Neche takes voluntary exit

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Neche, has voluntarily withdrawn from the reality show. Neche announced her decision on Sunday after the live eviction show, informing the other housemates that she would be leaving the competition. She, however, did

Politics

August 17, 2026

Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku resigns amid impeachment moves

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position. Agbebaku stepped down on Monday amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. His resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele,

Finance

August 17, 2026

Tinubu backs Port Harcourt, Warri refineries despite Obasanjo’s doubts

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s state-owned Port Harcourt and Warri refineries will return to sustained operations, rejecting doubts over the viability of the facilities. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday when he received the Executive President

Politics

August 17, 2026

El-Rufai demands family access, N10bn damages from ICPC

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a fresh N10bn fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over alleged denial of access to his wife and son while in custody. The suit,

‘No safe haven’ — Army draws battle line against Lakurawa terrorists

Iran blames US presence for Gulf pollution after oil spills

BBNaija Season 11: Neche takes voluntary exit

Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku resigns amid impeachment moves

Tinubu backs Port Harcourt, Warri refineries despite Obasanjo’s doubts

El-Rufai demands family access, N10bn damages from ICPC

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

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Osimhen climbs Galatasaray’s all-time foreign scorers’ chart

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