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.

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Secret service agent on JD Vance's security detail placed on administrative leave over leak

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Report: Satellite images confirm 120 Minab schoolchildren were hit by US missiles

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Nicolás Maduro trial set for June 1, 2027 in New York on drug and weapons charges

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US CENTCOM reroutes 9 ships, disables 1 vessel under Iran naval blockade

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Pakistan asks US for $10 billion exchange stabilization facility after Iran war diplomacy

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Pakistan has requested a $10B US exchange stabilisation facility, aiming to ease economic strain and bolster reserves amid IMF programme pressures.

US and Saudi Arabia set to announce 30-year civilian nuclear power deal

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The US and Saudi Arabia announced a 30-year nuclear deal, allowing civilian energy projects with US firms operating in the kingdom amid global concerns.

Cameroon's ruling party holds emergency meeting as Paul Biya stays abroad for 45 days

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Cameroon’s CPDM convened leaders as pressure mounted over President Biya’s 45‑day absence abroad, sparking opposition calls for constitutional action.

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The US Department of War identified Sgt. Angel Rampersad as the third American killed in Iran’s July 17 attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

US returns Peace Corps to Solomon Islands after 25 years, pledges $6m for WWII ordnance removal

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Washington deepened ties with Solomon Islands as US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau signed a letter to return the Peace Corps after 25 years.

Sri Lanka deploys military drones as Dengue outbreak kills 53, infects 76,000

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Sri Lanka battled its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, with 53 deaths and 76,044 infections, as hospitals and military struggled to contain the crisis.

Guyana ferry capsizes with 179 on board, 27 dead and 83 still missing

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Guyana’s deadliest marine disaster in decades left 27 dead and 83 missing after the MV Barima overturned; survivors were rescued as probes began.

Enugu governor Mbah rewards 13-year-old STEM Olympiad gold medalist with N2m cash gift

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Enugu Governor Peter Mbah hosted gold medallist Chimdiebube Onwubiko, rewarding him, his teacher, and school after STEM Olympiad triumph in Rome.

Titanic passenger's final letter before ship sank in 1912 goes to auction

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A Titanic letter written by a second-class passenger days before the ship sank was auctioned at Henry Aldridge and Son, offering a rare glimpse into history.

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