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.

5967 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Katsina Emirate appoints Hadi Sirika, Radda’s son as district heads

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Pilot and passenger missing after plane fails to reach destination, vanished over water

World

11 months ago

Amnesty Int’l slams FG: Buhari failed but Tinubu still has a chance on Dadiyata

Nigeria

11 months ago

“Dropping Shettima won’t stop Tinubu’s 2027 victory”: APC N’central forum chair

Politics

11 months ago

Resident doctors at LAUTECH teaching hospital begin indefinite strike over unmet demands

Nigeria

11 months ago

Mass circumcision ‘initiation ceremony’ kills 39 boys, mutilates dozens

Africa

11 months ago

US president Trump to renovate White House with $200m

World

11 months ago

US President Donald Trump announces a $200M White House renovation, including a grand ballroom to replace the East Wing and expand event capacity.

Man arrested on easyJet flight after Allah Akbar outburst

World

11 months ago

A man was arrested after a bomb scare and political outburst on an easyJet flight to Glasgow. Police and counter-terrorism officers are investigating.

Federal government launches N10m loan fund each for staff of tertiary institution

Education

11 months ago

Nigeria’s government launches TISSF, offering up to ₦10m in loans for tertiary staff to support welfare, career growth, and small-scale enterprises.

Pastor claims God will soon make an Igbo governor in Lagos state

Nigeria

11 months ago

Rev. E.S Emeka claims God will soon make an Igbo man governor of Lagos State, sparking backlash from Yoruba youths over ethnic leadership concerns.

Canada to formally recognize Palestine as a state at UN in September

Nigeria

11 months ago

Canada to recognise Palestine as a state at the UN in September, joining UK and France amid Gaza crisis; Israel condemns move as rewarding terrorism.

INEC to begin online voter pre-registration on August 18

Politics

11 months ago

INEC to begin nationwide voter registration on August 18, 2025, with online pre-registration; physical registration starts August 25. AI tools to aid outreach.

Saudi Arabia amusement park ride collapses, injuring 23

Nigeria

11 months ago

Fairground ride collapses at Saudi Arabia’s Green Mountain Park, injuring 23. Governor orders closure as investigation into cause begins immediately.

Governor Yusuf appoints Saidu Yahya to head Kano anti-graft commission

Nigeria

11 months ago

Governor Yusuf nominates Saidu Yahya as PCACC Chairman in Kano, appoints Hafsat Kutama as Legal Adviser amid leadership reshuffle and internal tensions.

Muhammad tops baby name rankings in England and Wales for second consecutive year

Europe

11 months ago

Muhammad leads baby boy names in England and Wales for 2024, while Olivia tops for girls. ONS data shows rising trends and changing cultural influences.

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