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.

5319 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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FG introduces fresh allowances for university professors, others in new ASUU agreement

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Owo church massacre: DSS witness finally identifies two suspects as attackers

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Turkey seeks to be included in Nigeria’s e-visa system

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2026: Former Nigerian minister launches fresh opportunity for Nigerians, mentions how to apply

Nigeria

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US air strikes in Sokoto killed 155 terrorists in Nigeria, new report shows

Nigeria

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Rivers: Fubara yet to receive impeachment notice from lawmakers, says source

Politics

28 days ago

Journalist breaks silence, shares how he found out US air strikes killed 155 terrorists

Nigeria

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The journalist revealed how United States air strikes in Sokoto State killed 155 Lakurawa fighters, exposing the scale and impact of the deadly attacks.

Bible sales reach record high in UK as young people seek to understand religion

World

29 days ago

Bible sales in the United Kingdom reached record highs in 2025, rising 134% since 2019 as young people sought spirituality and church attendance increased.

Donald Trump shared fake Wikipedia page claiming he was “acting president of Venezuela”

World

29 days ago

Trump shared a fake Wikipedia page calling himself “Acting President of Venezuela” after U.S. forces abducted Maduro and Washington announced temporary control.

NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, cloudiness across Nigeria

Nigeria

29 days ago

NiMet predicted dust haze and cloudiness across Nigeria, warning residents of health risks and urging caution for motorists and airline operators.

Full list of 47 elections set to hold from January to December in 2026, actual dates released

World

29 days ago

Global democracy was tested in 2026 as 47 nationwide elections shaped policies, alliances, and leadership for 1.6 billion people across more than 40 countries.

Great Nigeria Building fire death toll hits 10, recovery operations continue

Nigeria

29 days ago

The death toll from the Balogun Market fire in Lagos rose to 10 as rescue teams recovered more victims and handed their remains to grieving families.

Truck loaded with coal kills 12 bystanders on Abuja–Lokoja road

Nigeria

29 days ago

Twelve people were killed and three injured when a speeding coal truck lost control on the Abuja–Lokoja Highway, FRSC confirmed the tragic crash.

Full list of Nigerian embassies, consulates and high commissions in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe

Nigeria

30 days ago

Nigeria had maintained 109 global missions, including embassies, consulates and high commissions, which safeguarded citizens and promoted trade worldwide.

2026: Federal government issues travel advice to Nigerians and foreigners

Nigeria

30 days ago

The federal government of Nigeria issued travel advice in January 2026, guiding Nigerians abroad and foreigners visiting Nigeria on safety and legal compliance.

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