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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London-bound airplane carrying 200 passengers crashes after take-off

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NTIC releases names and score of top JAMB scorers in 2025, leading student scores 371

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MKO Abiola: Key things to know about Democracy Day celebrated on June 12

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US Embassy in Nigeria to observe Democracy Day 2025 on June 12, closes offices

Nigeria

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Why some US visa applications are rejected: Major causes explained

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A US visa can be denied due to criminal records, fraud, security threats, or financial instability. Learn key reasons for disqualification and how they apply.

NiMet issues 3-day weather alert: Thunderstorms and strong winds to hit various states

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11 months ago

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rain across Nigeria from June 11 to 13, urging residents to take precautions against strong winds and heavy rainfall.

FG unveils forex training opportunity for 100,000 Nigerian youths

Nigeria

11 months ago

Federal Government partners with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians in forex trading, fostering financial inclusion and entrepreneurial growth.

Billionaires back $1,000 government-funded savings accounts for babies proposed by Trump

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Donald Trump unveiled a $1,000 investment account programme for American newborns, backed by top CEOs. The initiative faces legislative hurdles and fiscal concerns.

Six APC governors reportedly funding coalition talks secretly

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11 months ago

Six APC governors are allegedly funding coalition talks, sparking speculation about a shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections.

Photos: Pastor Adeboye visits Alaafin of Oyo in palace

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11 months ago

Former First Lady Patience Jonathan reveals how divine guidance led her to pursue a PhD, overcoming challenges to graduate from Ignatius Ajuru University at age.

“God told me to do PhD”: Patience Jonathan breaks silence on her doctorate degree journey

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11 months ago

Former First Lady shares how divine guidance led her to pursue a PhD despite her age, overcoming challenges to graduate from Ignatius Ajuru University.

Ghana bans use of honorary doctorate, professorship titles in public

Education

11 months ago

Ghana bans the public use of honourary doctorate degrees and professorship titles, warning violators of legal action to safeguard academic integrity.

Tinubu applauds Onakoya’s chess marathon record, pledges support

Nigeria

11 months ago

President Tinubu met Chess in Slums Africa founder Tunde Onakoya, commending his chess marathon record and pledging government support for his initiative.

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