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.

5319 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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List of governors who fell out with their political godfathers and the outcome

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US warns citizens to leave Venezuela immediately as armed groups set up roadblocks

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AFCON: How IBB renamed Nigeria’s national football team from Green Eagles to Super Eagles

Nigeria

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TB Joshua’s AFCON final prophecy that many believe came true resurfaces

Nigeria

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FG bars graduation ceremony for pre-Pry 6 students, orders reuse of textbooks

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a month ago

Court orders arrest of DSS official accused of abducting teenage girl

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu to receive over $9.5m looted funds from abroad, mentions how it will be spent

Nigeria

a month ago

Jersey signed an MoU with Nigeria to return $9.5m looted funds, forfeited in 2024, and to be repatriated in 2026 to complete the Abuja–Kano Road project.

AFCON 2025: Prophet speaks on the outcome of match between Algeria and Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Prophet Sam Emaiku predicted Nigeria’s win over Algeria at AFCON 2025, as the Super Eagles impressed with incredible form ahead of the January 10 clash.

Federal government releases list of approved loan apps in 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

FCCPC released updated list of approved loan apps in 2026, ensuring licensed digital lenders operated and protecting Nigerian consumers from unregulated platforms.

Federal government updates Nigerians on list of 45 illegal loan apps in 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

The FCCPC had blacklisted 45 loan apps in Nigeria in 2026 as they violated consumer protection rules and exposed users to predatory lending practices.

Military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger condemn US action in Venezuela

Africa

a month ago

Alliance of Sahel States condemns US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, calling it “act of aggression” and urging UN to restore international legality.

Full list: Top 10 African countries with the highest crime index at the start of 2026

Africa

a month ago

South Africa topped Africa’s crime index, while nations like Nigeria, Somalia, and Libya faced violence, theft, and instability that shaped daily life.

Breaking: Rivers assembly begins impeachment proceedings against Fubara

Politics

a month ago

The political landscape in Rivers State took another turn on Thursday when members of the state’s House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings.

“No baggy trousers”: Babcock university issues new dress code for students

Education

a month ago

Babcock University announced strict grooming and dress rules, cancelled hair-pass permits, and warned students to comply or face disciplinary action.

Full list: United States announces withdrawal from 66 international organisations

World

a month ago

The United States withdrew from 66 global organisations, including the UNFCCC, a move critics said weakened climate action and global cooperation efforts.

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