Basit Jamiu

Education: Bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Staff Writer, Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor, Prime Progress (2022), Staff Writer, politics and current affairs editor, Legit.ng (present)

Awards: Humangle Most-Read Feature Writer (2022), FIJ Best Stories of the Year (2022)

Basit Jamiu is an AFP-certified journalist. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022). He is a 2025 CRA Grantee, 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow. Email: basitjamiu1st@gmail.com and basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

5472 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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A step backward: EU condemns Israel’s approval of death penalty, sends strong message

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Israeli Chief of Staff warns that military may 'collapse in on itself', gives reason

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Full list of social media posts not allowed by UK’s Defence Ministry in 2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife mourn, express deep sorrow after death of Israeli soldier

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Full list of African countries that Israel once bombed and attacked in the past

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Full list: UK alerts people on 13 states in Nigeria terrorists are likely to attack in 2026

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Full list of African countries that refuse to recognise Israel, reject complete diplomatic ties

World

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African nations such as Algeria, Libya, and Somalia refused to recognise Israel and rejected full diplomatic ties, reflecting wider Muslim opposition.

Most Americans oppose military action in Iran, Trump gets negative ratings

World

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Americans largely opposed U.S. military strikes in Iran, with polls showing majorities disapproving of the action. Surveys revealed growing concern over safety.

US and Israel refuse to condemn slavery as gravest crime against humanity in UN resolution

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The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution denouncing the transatlantic slave trade as humanity’s gravest crime, with 123 nations backing it.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump reportedly clash over Iran war, details emerge

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pressed for Iranian protests after key strikes, but Trump rejected the plan as too risky, fearing mass casualties and unrest.

US lawmaker cries out, shares what Trump’s government intends to do amidst war in Middle East

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Nancy Mace has vehemently opposed US troops in Iran after a House Armed Services briefing, warning the war risked losing Congress and public support.

Middle East war: China sends important message to citizens living in Israel, tells them what to do

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China’s embassy in Israel had urged its citizens to leave or move to safer areas as missile and drone attacks intensified. The notice stressed vigilance.

Full list of 15 countries involved in the US-Israel on Iran war

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The Iran war escalated beyond the Middle East, drawing in U.S. allies and Gulf states. Embassies were attacked, oil refineries hit, and military bases targeted.

Top European country told to arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reason emerges

World

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Human Rights Watch urged Hungary to arrest Netanyahu during his planned visit, citing ICC charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza.

Flashback: Why federal capital of Nigeria was relocated from Lagos to Abuja by government

Nigeria

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Nigeria relocated its capital from Lagos to Abuja in 1991 to ease congestion and foster unity. Abuja was built as a planned city with modern infrastructure.

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