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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5 acts of heoism during India’s fatal plane crash in Ahmedabad

Asia

10 months ago

Federal university in Nigeria that offers admission without UTME surfaces

Education

10 months ago

Family of pilot on aeroplane that crashed and killed all 64 people releases his final words

10 months ago

NYSC refutes claim of service year extension for Lagos corper over Tinubu comments

Nigeria

10 months ago

Trump earns Nobel Peace Prize nomination after Israel-Iran ceasefire deal

10 months ago

Panic at major airport as terminal roof collapses mid-afternoon

Europe

10 months ago

Seven defining moments of the Air India plane crash

Asia

10 months ago

India plane crash timeline reveals tragic events from takeoff to crash, recovery efforts, and investigations into the June 12 Ahmedabad flight disaster.

Air India crash: Paramedic who witnessed tragedy shares observation about sole survivor

World

10 months ago

Tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad left one survivor. Paramedics raced against time to rescue victims amid fire and devastation at Medicity hospital.

Woman’s last words to family before plane crash that killed 241 released by husband

World

10 months ago

Victim’s last words to family before plane crash that killed 241 released by husband. Victim’s last words to husband before plane crash that killed 241 released

U.S. President Trump warns Israel over planned strikes after ceasefire

10 months ago

Trump slams Israel and Iran for breaking a newly brokered ceasefire hours after its announcement, warning Israel over major airstrikes on Tehran.

Plane crash in India: Top 5 eyewitness accounts that shed light on what really happened

Asia

10 months ago

Air India Dreamliner crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241. Eyewitnesses recount fiery impact, lone survivor’s escape, and rescue efforts.

Gabon, Congo: Top 10 happiest countries in Africa in 2025

Africa

10 months ago

Top 10 happiest countries in Africa in 2025, based on life satisfaction, social support, and well-being, led by Mauritius, Libya, Algeria, and South Africa.

Indian government requests sack of three top Air India officials after crash fallout

Asia

10 months ago

DGCA directs Air India to act against officials over serious crew rostering lapses, following deadly Dreamliner crash and rising safety scrutiny.

Families of Air India crash victims begin receiving promised compensation

Asia

10 months ago

Air India begins ₹25 lakh compensation payouts to Ahmedabad crash victims’ families; 3 payments made as DNA identification and relief efforts continue.

Video captures helicopter crash behind restaurant in United States

10 months ago

A helicopter crash-landed behind a Michigan waterfront restaurant, shocking bystanders. No injuries were confirmed; cause and passenger count remain unknown.

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