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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Two Air India flights land without passengers’ luggage, ignite anger and frustration

Asia

10 months ago

Passengers gripped with fear as Air India flight to Hong Kong makes strange door sound

Asia

10 months ago

How pilot founded Air India in 1946 which eventually became national and international business

10 months ago

Prophet TB Joshua’s prophecy on the conflict between Iran and Israel that came true resurfaces

Nigeria

10 months ago

Air India tragedy: Identities of entire 8 crew members lost in crash confirmed

Asia

10 months ago

Air India tragedy: DNA doctor shares how teeth was used to identify victims of plane crash

Asia

10 months ago

Air India tragedy: Family who lost a loved one in crash, makes 250 coffins for victims

Asia

10 months ago

An Ahmedabad family grieving an Air India crash victim now supplies coffins for others lost, turning heartbreak into an act of compassion and service.

Breakdown of insurance payouts for Air India crash victims released, different from compensation

Asia

10 months ago

Air India Flight AI171 crash triggers India’s biggest aviation insurance claim, with $475M in payouts covering passengers, property and third-party losses.

Juneteenth: US embassy announces temporary closure in Nigeria, visas on hold

World

10 months ago

The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos will close on June 19, 2025, to observe Juneteenth, a date which marks the end of slavery in America.

Air India: Indian government to decide on overseas analysis of flight recorders after crash

Asia

10 months ago

Air India crash kills over 270; black box analysis decision pending. Safety checks intensify as airline reduces international flights amid investigation.

Plane crash aftermath: Air India reduces flights on 16 International routes, suspends 3 routes

World

10 months ago

Air India cuts international flights on 16 routes and suspends 3 amid safety checks and airspace issues, offering full refunds or rebooking options.

Following tragedy, Air India cuts ticket prices to ease passenger concerns

Asia

10 months ago

Air India said on Wednesday it will cut international operations on its widebody aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks, citing ongoing safety inspections.

Chairman of Air India breaks silence for the first time after plane crash

Asia

10 months ago

Air India flight AI 171 crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing over 270. Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran expressed sorrow and urged patience for probe.

Mother’s last conversation about her 8-year-old son before Air India plane crash released by family

World

10 months ago

A mother who died in the Air India plane crash had been reluctant to travel and feared leaving her young son behind for the first time, a colleague has said.

Sun eruption sparks NASA warning over possible massive disruptions

World

10 months ago

A powerful X1.2 solar flare erupted from the Sun, causing radio blackouts and sparking warnings of more flares and possible tech disruptions on Earth.

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