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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Flight chaos as hijacked plane circles Vancouver Airport

World

9 months ago

Texas flooding: Sacked doctor apologizes after her message on tragedy that killed over 100 people

9 months ago

Israel bombs the only Catholic church in Gaza kills two, injures priests close to Pope Francis

World

9 months ago

Missing plane that vanished over mountains found, pilot’s wife breaks silence

World

9 months ago

Tragic fire at newly opened market in Kut kills 61 people

World

9 months ago

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

Nigeria

9 months ago

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

World

9 months ago

Astronomers discover Ammonite, a rare icy object beyond Pluto, challenging Planet Nine theory and offering clues to the solar system’s ancient origins.

IndiGo: Engine of another plane in India fails midair, pilot makes emergency landing

World

9 months ago

IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa diverted to Mumbai after engine failure; landed safely at 9.52 pm. Airline arranged alternate aircraft for passengers.

Amount rare Mahatma Gandhi's portrait was sold for released

Asia

9 months ago

Rare 1931 oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton finally sold at Bonhams London auction, more than doubling its estimated value in market.

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

Education

9 months ago

LASUED begins 2025/2026 online admission screening for UTME and Direct Entry candidates in all states. Registration runs from 16 July to 31 August 2025.

Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Nigeria

9 months ago

Peter Obi visits Daura to condole with Muhammadu Buhari’s family after burial, marking a poignant moment of unity across Nigeria’s political lines.

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

Africa

9 months ago

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, announces reelection bid for an eighth term, sparking debate amid health concerns and fragmented opposition in country.

Actual amount Air Accident Investigators receive as salary surfaces after Air India crash

World

9 months ago

Salary details of air accident investigators emerge after Air India crash, revealing pay scales and working hours behind this critical aviation role.

CEO of Air India shares his observation after release of preliminary investigation about crash

Asia

9 months ago

Air India crash probe reveals cockpit confusion, no mechanical fault, and raises fuel cutoff mystery—calls grow for a fair, transparent investigation.

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Asia

9 months ago

Indian pilots defend crew of crashed Air India Flight 171, reject speculation; probe reveals fuel switch issue but no pilot blame as final report awaits.

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