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.

5961 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Breaking: Tinubu sets aside fresh appointments, gives reason

Politics

10 months ago

List of rich, popular Nigerians who found wealth without a university degree

Nigeria

10 months ago

INEC: How to change name and date of birth in voter’s card from home

Nigeria

10 months ago

Dangerous landslide in Sudan kills 1000 people with only one survivor

World

10 months ago

List of Nigerian lawmakers who died shortly after being sworn in in 2025

Politics

10 months ago

FG issues public alert on life-destroying medication with fake NAFDAC number

Nigeria

10 months ago

“I won my LGA for PDP”: Wike tackles Peter Obi and other 6 key takeaways fresh media chat

Politics

10 months ago

FCT Minister Wike slams Peter Obi, defends PDP zoning, and explains Rivers State emergency rule in a bold interview ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.

2025: Students not allowed to own phones and cannot cook at Covenant university

Education

10 months ago

Covenant University has continuously banned student phone ownership and cooking in 2025, promoting focus and discipline through strict campus lifestyle policies.

FG releases fresh subjects limit for primary and secondary levels

Education

10 months ago

FG set new subjects limit for Nigerian schools to improve learning. Primary, secondary, and technical levels now have defined subject ranges for students.

8 feared dead after helicopter carrying passengers and pilot goes missing

World

10 months ago

A helicopter with eight people on board has gone missing over South Borneo’s Mantewe region. Rescue teams and police are searching the remote area.

Watching television: Full list of Deeper Life rules modified by Pastor Kumuyi

Nigeria

10 months ago

Pastor Kumuyi revises Deeper Life Church laws, embracing technology and updating marriage rules to reflect scripture over tradition. Full list of changes here.

US embassy quietly revokes Nigerian valid visas, leaving families stranded

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria is quietly revoking valid visas, leaving citizens stranded and raising concerns over a targeted shift in American visa policy.

Runoff: El-Rufai speaks on why Tinubu will not be in the ballot in 2027 election

Politics

10 months ago

Nasir el-Rufai predicts President Tinubu will place third in Nigeria’s 2027 election, warning of a possible runoff and drawing parallels to 2015.

Rapture prophecy: Pastor Joshua predicts Jesus' return in September 2025, mentions day

World

10 months ago

Pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims Jesus will return on 23–24 September 2025, citing a divine vision. His prophecy has stirred global debate among believers.

Rivers election: Full list of local governments where APC lost

Politics

10 months ago

The PDP has retained Port Harcourt, Obio Akpor, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni as the APC won 20 of 23 LGAs in the Rivers State election on August 30, 2025.

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