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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“What I saw living with Buhari for 25 years”: Pantami speaks

Nigeria

11 months ago

Adesina: Buhari could have been long dead if he had used Nigerian hospitals

Nigeria

11 months ago

Buhari’s wealth and money in his bank account as declared in his first and second terms released

Nigeria

11 months ago

Tears flow in Daura: Family and dignitaries gather for Buhari’s burial

Nigeria

11 months ago

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

Education

11 months ago

Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Europe

11 months ago

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

Nigeria

11 months ago

United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria to close on 15 July for holiday honouring late President Buhari; all visa appointments will be rescheduled.

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Nigeria

11 months ago

Former President Buhari shared how he fled an arranged marriage and low-paying job, choosing the military instead, marking the start of a historic journey.

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Politics

11 months ago

Why Buhari was arrested after his 1985 regime collapse resurfaces, sparking fresh debate over his legacy of fear, discipline and controversial policies.

Buhari’s death: Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu announces emergency council session and state honours to mourn former President Buhari, who died in a UK hospital on Sunday.

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima on what to do

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at 4pm.

Pastor Ezekiel issues prophecy on what will happen in 2028 and 2032 after elections

Politics

a year ago

Pastor Ezekiel warns of post-election bloodshed in 2028 and 2032, urging Kenyans to prepare spiritually and seek visionary leadership unequivocally.

FG launches daily passenger train in Jos, releases full service schedule

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian Railway Corporation launches daily passenger train services on the Jos–Bukuru corridor, enhancing mobility with reliable, scheduled trips.

2027 election: Prophet who correctly predicted coalition mentions what it will take to unseat Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Prophet Obigod predicts coalition to unseat Tinubu in 2027, claims Atiku won’t succeed and warns spiritual sacrifices are needed for political change.

JAMB to seek delisting of 2025 UTME top scorer from medical practice upon confirmation

Education

a year ago

JAMB plans to delist UTME top scorer Chinedu Okeke from medical practice once it is able to confirm identity manipulation and dual academic enrolment.

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