Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Security

July 8, 2026

Don’t wait for orders before engaging terrorists, Defence Minister tells troops

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged security personnel to take decisive action against terrorists and bandits, warning that officers who deliberately fail to confront criminals under the excuse of awaiting orders risk being treated as collaborators.

Politics

July 8, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON chairman

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the nomination of Lamido Yuguda for confirmation as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, to the Senate. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President

Judiciary

July 8, 2026

Benue Assembly recommends N75,000 minimum salary for traditional rulers

The Benue State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to approve an upward review of the salaries and allowances of traditional rulers across the state. The lawmakers recommended that no traditional ruler should earn below the national

Security

July 8, 2026

HURMA Demands El-Rufai’s Release, Alleges Rights Violations Over Continued Detention

The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has called for the immediate release of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that his continued detention violates his fundamental human rights. The rights advocacy group, in a statement issued on Tuesday

General News

July 8, 2026

Osun guber: NOA seeks monarchs’ support for peaceful election, urges vigilance

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Osun State has urged residents to remain security conscious amid prevailing security challenges across the country, while calling for greater collaboration with traditional rulers ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The State Director

Security

July 8, 2026

Osun police investigate killing of 19-year-old in Ijebu-Jesa

The Osun State Police Command has commenced investigations into the killing of a 19-year-old resident of Ijebu-Jesa, Timileyin Oni, and the shooting of three other persons in the town. The command said no arrests have been made so far,

Don’t wait for orders before engaging terrorists, Defence Minister tells troops

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON chairman

Benue Assembly recommends N75,000 minimum salary for traditional rulers

HURMA Demands El-Rufai’s Release, Alleges Rights Violations Over Continued Detention

Osun guber: NOA seeks monarchs’ support for peaceful election, urges vigilance

Osun police investigate killing of 19-year-old in Ijebu-Jesa

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