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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Video: Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash in final goodbye

World

10 months ago

University professor speaks on possible cause of Air India plane crash that killed hundreds of people

Asia

10 months ago

Survivors of two plane crashes share uncanny link to seat 11A

World

10 months ago

Aviation expert explains pilot's alleged mistake that may have caused deadly Air India crash

World

10 months ago

7 months pregnant woman dies with husband in Air India plane crash that claimed many lives

Asia

10 months ago

Owners ignored warnings before fatal roof collapse that killed 236

World

10 months ago

Elon Musk responds to substance abuse allegations with test results

World

10 months ago

Elon Musk shared drug test results to refute allegations of substance use during Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, but experts question the test’s relevance.

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur’s unexpected last words before fatal heart attack at Polo match released

World

10 months ago

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur died after a bee sting triggered a fatal heart attack during a polo match in Windsor. His death has moved the polo and business communities.

Trump warns of unprecedented U.S. military response if Iran attacks

World

10 months ago

White House shared Trump’s post on X, addressing Israel-Iran conflict. He warned of U.S. military action if attacked but suggested a possible diplomatic solution.

Air India crash: Family emotionally mourns flight attendant, shares what many do not know about her

Asia

10 months ago

Last rites and funeral of flight attendant Saineeta Chakravarti, 35, one of the victims of the fateful June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, took place at her home.

Dark past exposed: Group digs remains of 800 babies buried in motherless baby home

World

10 months ago

A long-awaited forensic excavation at a former 'mother and baby home', where the remains of almost 800 babies and children are believed to be buried.

Air India plane makes emergency landing after midair technical issue

Asia

10 months ago

An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue, days after a deadly crash involving another Boeing 787. Authorities ordered safety checks.

Video shows moment Israel’s strike hits Iran’s state media while anchor was presenting news

World

10 months ago

Israel struck Iran’s state media during a live broadcast, shaking the IRINN studio. Footage captured the explosion as tensions between the two nations escalate.

Tears funerals held as Air India crash victim remains handed over to families for burial

World

10 months ago

A deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 279 people. Families await DNA identifications as investigators search for answers. Authorities recover black box data.

Wife of former dictator Abacha finally breaks silence on looted funds and IBB’s annulment claim

Nigeria

10 months ago

Maryam Abacha disputes claims that her husband, Sani Abacha, looted Nigeria’s funds, questioning the allegations and reigniting debates on corruption and leadership.

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