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.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Search continues for woman after aircraft hits school during pickup hour

Asia

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Details unfold on pilot’s last decision in Bangladesh fighter jet crash that killed 19

Asia

9 months ago

Tragedy strikes holiday as NSW police officer dies in front of family

World

9 months ago

Federal government reopens 2025 recruitment process for Nigerians

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kemi Badenoch claims her children can't get Nigerian citizenship because she's a woman

Politics

9 months ago

South Korea floods and landslides leave 17 dead, 11 still missing

Asia

9 months ago

Michelle Koko Essien: Young Nigerian student wins $39,000 scholarship to American university

Education

9 months ago

Michelle Koko Essien of NTIC received a $39,000 scholarship to St. George’s University – New York, recognised for her excellence and bright academic future.

Full list of President Tinubu’s 2025 appointments: Board chairpersons and permanent secretaries

Politics

9 months ago

President Tinubu appointed new leaders across 42 federal bodies in 2025, aiming to improve governance and efficiency through inclusive representation.

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled passes away after 20 years in coma

Asia

9 months ago

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled, the “Sleeping Prince,” dies after 20 years in a coma. His story of hope, devotion and faith touches hearts worldwide.

Andy Byron: Net worth of Astronomer CEO caught on video with his HR released

World

9 months ago

Tech CEO Andy Byron sparked controversy after viral video of alleged affair at Coldplay concert; net worth and personal life draw intense social media scrutiny.

How long can you stay in the US? American Embassy clarifies visa rules

Nigeria

9 months ago

US Embassy Nigeria clarifies that US visa expiration doesn’t determine stay length; CBP officer sets duration. Check I-94 online for your departure date.

Kogi university lecturer dies while having affair in hotel room with 200-level student

Nigeria

9 months ago

Senior lecturer at PAAU, Dr Ibikunle, died in a hotel after alleged encounter with student. Police investigation underway; autopsy has been conducted.

Lightning strikes kill over 30 agricultural workers in India

Asia

9 months ago

Deadly lightning strikes during monsoon storms kill 33 in Bihar, India. Officials urge caution as extreme weather linked to climate change intensifies.

Buhari among 9 top Nigerians who died in UK medical facilities

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nine top Nigerian leaders died in UK hospitals, raising concerns over Nigeria’s healthcare system and its dependence on foreign medical treatment.

Africa reacts to US deportation of violent offenders to Eswatini

Africa

9 months ago

Eswatini faces backlash after accepting US deportees with criminal records, sparking outrage across Africa over sovereignty, safety, and secretive deals.

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