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.

5959 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Qatar Denies Imposing Visa Restrictions on Nigerian Passport Holders

Nigeria

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US woman accused of registering her dog to vote, casting ballots twice

10 months ago

Trump distances himself from Israeli strike on Qatar, says it was planned only by Netanyahu

10 months ago

Ghana court sentences 3 Nigerians to 96 years for car theft in Kumasi

World

10 months ago

KWASUED announces recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff positions

Education

10 months ago

UNIBEN post-UTME results released as admission process begins

Education

10 months ago

University of Jos recruitment 2025: Applications open for academic positions across 19 faculties

Education

10 months ago

University of Jos begins 2025 recruitment for academic roles across 19 faculties. Apply online with full credentials and referee reports within six weeks.

Nepal prime minister resigns amid deadly anti-corruption protests

World

10 months ago

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns after deadly anti-corruption protests leave 19 dead, as unrest spreads and parliament is set ablaze by defiant demonstrators.

Nepal lifts social media ban after violent clashes left 19 dead

World

10 months ago

Nepal lifted ban on 26 social media apps after deadly protests claimed 19 lives. Gen Z-led demonstrations over corruption and censorship continue across the country.

NIMET forecasts heavy rainfall and flood in many states, advises Nigerians

Nigeria

10 months ago

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and moderate rain across Nigeria on 9 Sept 2025, with flood alerts in Niger and Kogi. Residents urged to stay cautious.

Deadly lunch: Woman who killed three in-laws with food gets life sentence

World

10 months ago

Erin Patterson sentenced to 33 years for poisoning three in-laws with death cap mushrooms in the Leongatha murders. Judge cites planning and lack of remorse.

Tenant dies over lack of rent payment dispute with landlord, police confirm

Nigeria

10 months ago

A tenant in Ibadan died after a rent dispute turned violent. Oyo State Police have arrested suspects and launched an investigation to ensure justice.

History included in new curriculum introduced by FG, made compulsory subject

Education

10 months ago

FG introduces new curriculum for 2025/26, making History compulsory from Primary 1 to JSS 3 to reduce subject overload and deepen student learning.

US embassy lists how to properly use American visa, warns about misuse

Nigeria

10 months ago

US Embassy in Nigeria warns against misuse of B1/B2 visa, stressing it’s valid only for business, tourism, or family visits—violations may lead to a permanent ban.

Nigerian Defence Academy breaks silence after soldier was gunned down by police officer

Nigeria

10 months ago

MWO Ali Haruna, shot by a police inspector, has been laid to rest, the Nigerian Defence Academy confirmed in a solemn Facebook post on 8 September 2025.

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