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Basit Jamiu

Abuja

Contributor at Freelance

Politics and Current Affairs Editor and Journalist at Legit.ng

Politics & Current Affairs Journalist, @Legitngnews || 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa) || MTN Media Fellow 2023 ||OCRP Fellow || Grantee @CJIDAfrica ||

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  • 1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

    Thirty-two passengers were dramatically rescued after a Lamborghini yacht began sinking off Miami Beach, prompting a rapid response from emergency teams Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, which unfolded near Monument Island—a hotspot close to celebrity residences The yacht was successfully removed from the boating channel, ensuring safety for nearby vessels as officials continue their inquiries Thirty-two people were safely rescued after a Lamborghini yacht began...

  • 1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

    The Trump administration has introduced a controversial self-deportation program, offering undocumented immigrants in the US a $1,000 stipend to voluntarily return to their home countries The initiative, managed through the CBP Home app, is intended to reduce deportation costs while granting participants lower priority for detention However, immigration advocates warn that the program may mislead individuals into leaving under false pretenses about future legal re-entry On May 5, the...

  • 1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

    Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has urged participants of Senior Course 47 at AFCSC Jaji to provide practical security solutions through their study tour reports Emphasising the importance of grassroots intelligence, Ibas highlighted how security challenges impact economic productivity, government revenue, and investment opportunities The visit showed Rivers State's commitment to collaborating with security institutions to develop sustainable...

  • 1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

    As the Catholic Church prepares for its next chapter, cardinals convene in Rome to reflect on the pressing challenges that will shape the future of the faith From advancing technology to the global climate crisis, the new pope will face complex issues that demand leadership and vision With the papal conclave set to begin, discussions centre on the legacy of Pope Francis and the priorities guiding the selection of his successor Two Roman Catholic cardinals, set to vote in the upcoming papal...

  • 1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

    US President Donald Trump has removed Mike Waltz from his role as national security adviser, opting to nominate him as ambassador to the United Nations instead Secretary of State Marco Rubio will temporarily assume Waltz’s former position, marking an unprecedented dual leadership role within the administration Waltz’s removal follows controversy surrounding a Signal chat leak involving sensitive military plans, raising concerns about his confirmation prospects in the Senate US President...

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10 May 25

RT @KunleAdebajo: Tinubu's economy will have you doing mental gymnastics to convince yourself you don't need certain things. You'll look at…

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24 Apr 25

RT @USinNigeria: Join us in applauding 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus, Akintunde Babatunde @olorunwababs , on his appointment a…

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13 Apr 25

RT @witsprouts: “Love Grows Stronger in Death,” our anthology of short stories published in 2024, curated by Tope Akintayo, now has a plac…