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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JAMB to seek delisting of 2025 UTME top scorer from medical practice upon confirmation

Education

10 months ago

Chinedu Okeke: JAMB speaks after finding out 2025 UTME top scorer was year 4 UNN medical student

Education

10 months ago

NIMET warns about floods and thunderstorms in Nigeria, mentions states likely to be affected

Nigeria

10 months ago

U.S. Embassy clarifies visa validity reduction for Nigeria

Education

10 months ago

35-year-old Catholic priest takes his own life, throws people into mourning

World

10 months ago

Plane crashes again in India, killing two pilots on board, safety review launched

Asia

10 months ago

5 things to know about Liberia emerges after Trump praised Liberian president’s “good English”

Africa

10 months ago

When US President praised Liberian President Boakai’s command of English as “good English”, curiosity spiked about Liberia’s deep-rooted relationship with the US.

NIMET predicts heavy thunderstorms and rainfall in Nigeria, mentions states affected

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a weather alert on 9 July via its official X account, outlining weather conditions across the country for 10 July.

Tunnel collapses trapping 31 construction workers who were eventually rescued

World

10 months ago

Miraculous rescue in LA as 31 workers escape tunnel collapse. Crews acted swiftly to save lives; investigation underway into cause of the incident.

Fatal student pilots’ crash in Manitoba sparks safety concerns at flying school

Europe

10 months ago

Two student pilots killed in a mid-air crash in Manitoba while landing. Eyewitnesses heard bangs, saw smoke as community reels from growing aviation tragedy.

Top private school opens recruitment for Nigerians with competitive salary, mentions who can apply

Education

10 months ago

Explore career opportunities at Nigerian Tulip International Colleges. Join a team shaping the future of education across Nigeria’s vibrant campuses.

Bridge collapses tragically, killing nine people, cars plunge into river

Asia

10 months ago

At least nine people have been killed after the collapse of a bridge over a river in India’s western Gujarat state, according to authorities and other media outlets.

2027 Elections: How to become a member of ADC coalition

Politics

10 months ago

Nigerians can register to be ADC member from home via online registration. Access exclusive events, shape party policy, and contest elections as member.

UAE bans Dubai transit visas for Nigerians amid new travel restrictions

Nigeria

10 months ago

For the umpteenth time the UAE authorities have imposed more stringent conditions for Nigerians visiting Dubai even as they banned transit visa applications.

Coalition 2027: Actual amount of previous nomination form for ADC presidential candidates emerges

Politics

10 months ago

ADC’s 2023 ₦25M presidential form fee fuels 2025 speculation as Coalition 2027 adopts party for key opposition bid in Nigeria’s next general elections.

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