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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Tears as bus accident claims 37 lives after river tragedy

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US to send deported migrants to African country in bilateral agreement, key deals explained

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President Tinubu’s favourite club in premier league released

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Game of thrones: How the fathers of today’s Ooni and Alaafin sparked royal feud that still echoes

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Ooni of Ife defies governor’s order to confer chieftaincy title, reigniting historic rivalry with Alaafin of Oyo over royal authority and Yoruba tradition.

4 reasons president Tinubu may not seek re-election in 2027

Politics

10 months ago

Explore four key reasons why President Bola Tinubu may not seek re-election in Nigeria’s 2027 polls, from rising public discontent to emerging political rivals.

Tinubu’s salary: How much Nigerian president and ministers earn every month

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10 months ago

Nigeria’s RMAFC salary review for politicians sparks debate as Chairman Shehu calls current pay outdated amid rising responsibilities and economic challenges.

Supreme court never granted Alaafin supremacy rights, lawyer clarifies

Nigeria

10 months ago

Abuja lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi says no Supreme Court ruling grants Alaafin of Oyo exclusive pan-Yoruba authority, backing Ooni’s cultural prerogatives.

Goodluck Jonathan told to run for 2027 presidential election

Politics

10 months ago

Mathias Tsado urges Goodluck Jonathan to run for Nigeria’s 2027 presidency, citing his leadership as key to solving economic and security challenges.

How man survived gunshot after bullet went directly at his chest, he shared what saved him

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10 months ago

Aiden Perry, 20, survives point-blank shooting in Florida after his gold cross necklace deflects bullet, in what doctors call a miraculous escape.

Light plane crash near village claims two lives, victims pronounced dead at scene

World

10 months ago

A light plane crashed near Tonkeris village in Akmola region on August 17, killing two. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the tragedy.

Scientists to develop world’s first pregnancy robot that could give birth

World

10 months ago

China unveils humanoid robot surrogate with artificial womb tech that could give birth to a live baby, potentially revolutionising fertility and childbirth.

Ekweremadu: Name of lawmaker who replaced former senate leader after organ harvesting saga

Politics

10 months ago

Senator Osita Ngwu replaces Ike Ekweremadu after UK conviction for organ harvesting in kidney transplant case involving Ike Ekweremadu’s daughter.

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