Basit Jamiu

1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

Donald Trump suspended most of his global tariffs for 90 days, causing a dramatic stock market surge that benefited billionaires like Charles Schwab and Roger Penske Critics accused Trump of insider trading, alleging he tipped off associates about the policy change to profit from the market rally Calls for a congressional investigation into potential illegal financial transactions have intensified amidst the controversy Former US President Donald Trump boasted about the financial windfalls...

1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu |OCRP Fellow

A proposed bill in Nigeria’s National Assembly aims to jail or fine eligible voters who fail to vote during elections, sparking widespread criticism Declining voter turnout reflects growing disillusionment with Nigeria’s electoral process, with the 2023 presidential election recording the lowest participation in history at 27% Critics stress the need for genuine electoral reforms to address logistical challenges and rebuild public trust in democracy A proposed bill in Nigeria’s National...

1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu

An influential Nigerian Islamic cleric has publicly backed the death penalty for Muslims who renounce their faith, citing both Hadith and Qur’anic verses Dr Ibrahim Jalingo, Chairman of the Council of Ulama, made the declaration in a Facebook post that has sparked widespread debate He labelled critics of Hadith literature as ignorant and accused them of distorting Islamic teachings An influential Nigerian Islamic cleric has publicly backed the death penalty for Muslims who renounce their...

1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu |OCRP Fellow

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu awarded ₦10 million to Isioma Sybil Nwosu, LASU’s best graduating student with a CGPA of 4.93, during the university’s 28th convocation The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 11,917 graduates and honoured distinguished individuals, including Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa and Otunba Olufemi Pedro Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of education in societal development, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to empowering students and improving...

1 week ago | legit.ng | Basit Jamiu |OCRP Fellow

A helicopter tragically crashed into the Hudson River, claiming the lives of all six onboard, including Spanish tech executive Agustín Escobar and his family Witnesses recounted the horrifying scene, describing the aircraft spiralling out of the sky and splitting in two before submerging Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash while the local community mourns the devastating loss On April 10, a tour helicopter tragically crashed into the Hudson River near Newport Park, claiming...