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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Actual salary and allowance of INEC chairman as approved by FG released

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria

a year ago

22 lives lost after devastating fire engulfs restaurant in China

Asia

a year ago

Murder Case: Chidinma speaks in court, shares WhatsApp message she sent to Usifo Ataga

Nigeria

a year ago

Melania Trump's subtle whisper to Donald Trump at Pope's funeral released

a year ago

Senator Natasha offers satirical apology to Senate President Akpabio in letter

Politics

a year ago

Actual salary of Kemi Badenoch as UK member of parliament released

Nigeria

a year ago

UK MPs earn a base salary of £93,904 as of April 2025, with expenses regulated by IPSA for office operations, travel, staff, and parliamentary duties.

Selection process for the next Pope scheduled to commence as date is confirmed

World

a year ago

Pope Francis passed away at 88 on Easter Monday. The College of Cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the next pope, marking a historic transition in the Vatican.

Nigerians react as World Bank predicts ‘more’ poverty in Nigeria by 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

Andrew Mamedu, the Country Director of AAN, criticised systemic failures in governance, stating, “Governance remains Nigeria’s greatest obstacle.”

Main salary and allowances of Senate President as approved by FG

Politics

a year ago

FG disclosed the Senate President's annual earnings of ₦8,694,848.75, including allowances for constituency, security, aides, and other benefits to support duties.

FBI arrests US judge in her office over undocumented immigrant

a year ago

FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan for aiding an undocumented immigrant's escape. She faces obstruction charges, sparking debates on judicial conduct.

Massive explosion in Iran kills 28 people, 800 others injured

World

a year ago

A massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port killed 28 and injured 800. The blast, linked to hazardous materials, sparked investigations and safety concerns.

Car rams into crowd in block party, kills 9 people, injuring several others

World

a year ago

A car rammed into a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, killing nine and injuring several others, as police investigate the motive behind the tragedy.

Salary and allowance of Nigerian vice president as approved by FG

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Vice President earns ₦12,126,290 annually, including allowances for consistency, hardship, and other benefits, as approved by the Federal Government.

Poll Rating: Main reason Kemi Badenoch is likely to be removed and replaced emerges

Politics

a year ago

Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for her leadership as Tory poll ratings dip ahead of elections, with calls for replacement and pressure from Nigel Farage’s party.

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