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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Peter Obi finally speaks on how to remove subsidy without causing harm to Nigerians

Politics

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“Your offerings, tithes are spent by men, not God”: Pastor Abel Damina explains

Nigeria

11 months ago

Skydiving plane carrying 20 passengers crashes, plunging many in critical condition

11 months ago

Sokoto governor Ahmed Aliyu announces N450,000 as sallah gift for pilgrims

Politics

11 months ago

State of emergency: Trump deploys 2000 troops to Los Angeles amid migrant raid protest

11 months ago

Trump confirms relationship with Musk is over after disagreement

11 months ago

How to get fully funded scholarships abroad for 2:2 and third-class graduates

Education

11 months ago

How candidates with HND, 2:2, or Third-Class degrees can secure fully funded scholarships abroad with proven strategies to boost eligibility and success.

Top presidential candidate who is grandson of former president shot in Columbia

World

11 months ago

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe was shot at a campaign event in Bogotá. He remains in critical condition as authorities investigate its possible motives.

Ex-driver speaks out: “I was left to die after stray cow broke my spinal cord”

Nigeria

11 months ago

Former driver Daniel Emiru recounts his 22-year struggle after a stray cow left him paralysed, shedding light on the challenges of spinal cord injury survivors.

US Embassy in Nigeria mentions resumption date, closes offices for Eid-il-Adha

Nigeria

11 months ago

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria will close its offices in Abuja and Lagos on 6 and 9 June 2025 for Eid al-Adha, resuming operations on 10 June. Applicants should plan ahead.

5 reasons Trump banned and restricted 10 African countries from coming to the US

Africa

11 months ago

Trump's travel ban on 10 African countries cites security, visa overstays, and deportation issues, sparking debate over its impact on US-Africa relations.

African Union reacts after Trump banned and restricted 10 African countries from coming to US

Africa

11 months ago

African Union urges the U.S. to reconsider its travel ban, warning of negative diplomatic, economic, and educational impacts while calling for constructive dialogue.

Lion kills 59-year-old businessman shortly after he stepped out

World

11 months ago

Businessman was killed by a lion at a luxury lodge in Namibia. The attack highlights ongoing human-wildlife conflict and challenges facing desert-adapted lions.

Trump bans 12 countries completely from coming to the US, releases full list

11 months ago

President Trump signed a proclamation banning travel from 19 countries, citing security concerns. The restrictions take effect on 9 June, sparking global reactions.

NDA sets UTME cut off marks, releases date for screening of 77 regular course application

Education

11 months ago

The Nigerian Defence Academy announces key deadlines for 77 Regular Course applicants, urging timely submissions to qualify for the nationwide screening test.

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