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.

5347 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Federal high court adjourns suit on deregistration of ADC, other political parties

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List of Nigeria-based organisations currently sanctioned by the US

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President Tinubu pledges Nigeria’s support for South Sudan peace agreement

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Kwankwaso returns to Nigeria amid US sanctions debate, NNPP confirms

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Full list of prominent Nigerians that were born in February

Nigeria

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Ramadan 2026: Yoruba imams and alfas announce commencement date, details emerge

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Islamic leaders in Yorubaland has announced that Ramadan fasting began on February 18, 2026, after astronomical calculations confirmed the new moon.

Federal government yet to decide trial mode for alleged coup plotters against Tinubu

Nigeria

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The Federal Government has remained undecided on whether coup plot suspects against Tinubu were court‑martialled or arraigned in civilian courts.

Full list of countries where thallium sulphate and its variants have been banned

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Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna governor, asked NSA Nuhu Ribadu to clarify reports of a 10kg thallium sulphate procurement, raising safety and transparency concerns.

Full List: How to join US military as a Nigerian, requirements and age limits mentioned

a day ago

Applicants needed United States residency, met age limits, passed ASVAB, held diplomas, and proved fitness before they enlisted in the U.S. military.

Channels TV cameraman dies 9 days after tragic road accident

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a day ago

Channels Television cameraman Kani Ben died on February 8, 2026, from spinal injuries after a Bauchi crash involving 13 journalists covering NEDC projects.

Presidents’ day: US to temporarily close embassy in Nigeria, details emerge

Nigeria

a day ago

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate in Lagos closed on February 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day, honouring U.S. presidents’ leadership and history.

War on insecurity: US military aircraft drops ammo in Borno state after Boko Haram attacks

Nigeria

2 days ago

US military aircraft landed in Nigeria with ammunition between Thursday and Friday as part of Washington’s support for Nigeria’s fight against insurgency.

Chinese embassy denies claims of terrorism funding linked to mining operations in Nigeria

World

3 days ago

China dismissed United States lawmakers’ claims of illegal mining in Nigeria, stating its firms complied with local laws and contributed to communities.

7 UNILAG first class graduates from mass communication share how they earned good results

Education

3 days ago

UNILAG Mass Communication graduates in 2025 and 2026 achieved seven first-class honours, showing resilience, creativity, and discipline in their studies.

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