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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Carpenter arrested for stealing televisions from client’s home

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Bandits kill over 35 in Zamfara despite ransom payments, government vows justice

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China flood crisis: More than 30 confirmed dead amid heavy rains

Nigeria

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Mass shooting in New York claims lives of 4 police officers and the gunman

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List of 5 public structures named after Buhari in Borno

Nigeria

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Kano state government begins renovation of 203 dilapidated primary health care centres

Nigeria

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US cracks down on visa abuse over child citizenship schemes in Nigeria

Nigeria

11 months ago

U.S. Mission in Nigeria warns that visa applicants aiming to give birth in the U.S. for child citizenship will face denial under tightened travel rules.

Lagos orders psychiatric tests for one-way traffic law violators

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lagos mandates psychiatric tests for 18 one-way drivers in a bid to curb traffic violations, improve road safety, and promote responsible motoring.

Global mobility: Nigeria passport ranking up slightly, still among Africa’s least powerful

Nigeria

11 months ago

Nigeria’s passport moved up to 88th on the Henley Index but remains one of Africa’s weakest, offering visa-free access to not only 40 countries but more.

Python recovered from ex-AGF’s residence, moved to Kano zoo

Nigeria

11 months ago

A python escaped from ex-AGF Ahmed Idris’ home, sparking panic in Kano. Zoo officials evacuated the reptile and other animals, prompting police probe.

Full list of all streets renamed in Lagos released, new name sparks reactions

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lagos councils renamed 32 streets to honour notable figures, sparking praise and ethnic controversy over changes from Igbo to Yoruba street names.

Nigeria Police Academy announces admission into regular course degree programmes

Nigeria

11 months ago

Apply for the 12th Regular Course at Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil—earn a degree, serve your country, and become an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

Presidential aide announces nationwide rice availability

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11 months ago

Tinubu’s adviser says rice is now widely available, healthcare access has improved, and strong public backing boosts APC confidence ahead of 2027 elections.

Tensions rise as Amotekun corps blames soldier for operative’s death

Nigeria

11 months ago

Osun Amotekun Corps alleges a Nigerian soldier fatally attacked its operative, prompting calls for justice and a full investigation into the incident.

Nigeria’s defence spending tops N12.6trn in war against Boko Haram

Nigeria

11 months ago

Nigeria’s N12.6trn defence spend since 2009 has failed to stop Boko Haram, with killings surging and grassroots groups stepping up amid insecurity.

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