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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Full list: 10 African countries that consume the most alcohol in 2026

Africa

24 days ago

Canada deports 97 Nigerians in 2026, gives reason and shares breakdown across countries

World

24 days ago

2026: Names of Nigerian and organizations based in Nigeria on UN Security sanctions list released

World

25 days ago

US to deport 355 people from West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, releases names and photos

25 days ago

Did Pastor Adeboye protest against former president Goodluck Jonathan? Fact emerges

Nigeria

25 days ago

Netanyahu breaks silence after Trump reportedly blasted him on phone call, says "he is crazy"

World

25 days ago

Full list of 20 African countries not affected as US plans to cut down visa processing embassies

Africa

25 days ago

The US State Department reduced nearly 50 visa-processing embassies in Africa to 20 hubs. The change, expected in June, limited services in non-hub nations.

Tears as bandits kill 17, including seven Sallah visitors, in Sokoto attack

Nigeria

25 days ago

Bandits attacked Dangulbi in Sokoto State on June 1, 2026, killing 17, including Sallah visitors, looting shops and forcing residents to flee into the forests.

US to cut number of embassies handling visa applications across Africa from 50 to just 20

Africa

25 days ago

The Trump administration’s restructuring plan cut U.S. visa-processing centres in Africa from 50 to 20, leaving 30 countries facing higher costs and longer delays.

Governor Muftwang breaks silence on how unknown donor gave him $100,000 before governorship primary

Politics

26 days ago

Plateau governor Mutfwang said the Supreme Court verdict of January 12, 2024, saved his mandate, after divine interventions including a $100,000 gift before primary.

2064: Scientists mention what could happen to Earth’s population in the next 40 years, warns

World

26 days ago

Global population stood at 8.3 billion but scientists warned it could halve by 2064 under extreme conditions. Researchers said climate collapse might reduce people.

2026: List of states with highest and lowest cooking gas prices released

Nigeria

26 days ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria has risen in April 2026 as NBS reported sharp increases, with Lagos and Katsina highest and Anambra and Ogun lowest.

Chosen ISWAP leader afraid to accept new ISIS appointment after Mainok’s death in Nigeria-US strike

Nigeria

26 days ago

ISWAP faced a major leadership crisis after Abubakar Mainok was killed in a Nigeria–US counterterrorism strike, as Ba’a Shuwa hesitated to accept succession.

Heartbreaking details on how General Rabe and wife were ambushed, abducted emerge

Nigeria

26 days ago

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari and his wife were abducted by bandits in Katsina State on May 30, 2026, prompting urgent rescue operations.

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa issuance for new season through Nusuk platform

World

27 days ago

Saudi Arabia began issuing Umrah visas on May 31, 2026, marking the start of the 1448 AH season after Hajj. Pilgrims accessed permits through the Nusuk app.

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