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 with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. 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.

5920 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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UN nuclear chief insists Iran's nuclear pledge needs “very strong” verification amid US talks

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US sanctions Rwandan gold refinery over Congo smuggling allegations

World

11 hours ago

“You don’t need much to start akara, roasted corn business”: Remi Tinubu advises women

Nigeria

13 hours ago

King Charles III to stay at Clarence House after Buckingham palace refurbishment

World

14 hours ago

PRP rejects Tinubu’s push for state police, citing lack of credibility and trust

Nigeria

16 hours ago

King Charles ranks among UK’s top 100 taxpayers as he discloses £12.9m tax bill in historic move

World

17 hours ago

Qatar expresses concern over rising grave violations against children after UN findings

World

a day ago

Qatar expressed concern at UN Security Council as the UN report revealed unprecedented violations against children, reaffirming its commitment to protect education.

Course fees and living costs: How much money you need for a UK student visa in 2026

World

a day ago

UK student visa applicants were required to prove funds held for 28 days, covering course fees and living costs, or risk refusal under UKVI rules.

UAE expands visa-on-arrival programme for six countries

World

a day ago

The UAE expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme, allowing nationals of six countries with valid residence permits to obtain 14-day or 60-day visas on arrival.

ICC judges file lawsuit against Donald Trump over unlawful sanctions

World

a day ago

ICC judges sued Donald Trump in Manhattan, claiming sanctions froze assets, blocked services and unlawfully punished them for prior judicial decisions.

Step-by-step guide on how to track Nigerian passport and visa applications online

Nigeria

a day ago

Applicants tracked Nigerian passport and visa applications online through NIS platforms, which saved time, reduced uncertainty, and improved transparency.

Federal judge permanently blocks Trump’s order requiring citizenship proof to vote

World

a day ago

Judge Denise Casper has permanently blocked Trump’s voting order, ruling he lacked election authority and finding no evidence of widespread fraud.

Zimbabwe senate approves bill extending presidential term limits

Africa

2 days ago

Zimbabwe’s Senate approved a bill that extended presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030.

Lagos security operative honoured for returning $9,100

Nigeria

2 days ago

Lagos security operative Adebanjo Samuel was honoured after he returned a customer’s misplaced $9,100, showcasing integrity and professionalism in Nigeria.

Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests under Ruto’s government

Africa

2 days ago

Kenya marked two years since Gen Z protests began in 2024, as youth resisted taxes, corruption and inequality, while families mourned victims of crackdowns.

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