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.

5971 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Indian government requests sack of three top Air India officials after crash fallout

Asia

a year ago

Families of Air India crash victims begin receiving promised compensation

Asia

a year ago

Video captures helicopter crash behind restaurant in United States

a year ago

Two Air India flights land without passengers’ luggage, ignite anger and frustration

Asia

a year ago

Passengers gripped with fear as Air India flight to Hong Kong makes strange door sound

Asia

a year ago

How pilot founded Air India in 1946 which eventually became national and international business

a year ago

Prophet TB Joshua’s prophecy on the conflict between Iran and Israel that came true resurfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

Prophet TB Joshua’s 2012 warning about a possible Israel-Iran war has resurfaced amid 2025 tensions, sparking renewed interest in his prophecies.

Air India tragedy: Identities of entire 8 crew members lost in crash confirmed

Asia

a year ago

Air India Flight 171 crash claimed the lives of 8 dedicated crew members. This report honours their stories, service, and the families they left behind.

Air India tragedy: DNA doctor shares how teeth was used to identify victims of plane crash

Asia

a year ago

Dr Tamanna Parmar describes how teeth helped identify victims of the Air India 171 crash, as dental forensics played a crucial role in the investigation.

Air India tragedy: Family who lost a loved one in crash, makes 250 coffins for victims

Asia

a year ago

An Ahmedabad family grieving an Air India crash victim now supplies coffins for others lost, turning heartbreak into an act of compassion and service.

Breakdown of insurance payouts for Air India crash victims released, different from compensation

Asia

a year ago

Air India Flight AI171 crash triggers India’s biggest aviation insurance claim, with $475M in payouts covering passengers, property and third-party losses.

Juneteenth: US embassy announces temporary closure in Nigeria, visas on hold

World

a year ago

The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos will close on June 19, 2025, to observe Juneteenth, a date which marks the end of slavery in America.

Air India: Indian government to decide on overseas analysis of flight recorders after crash

Asia

a year ago

Air India crash kills over 270; black box analysis decision pending. Safety checks intensify as airline reduces international flights amid investigation.

Plane crash aftermath: Air India reduces flights on 16 International routes, suspends 3 routes

World

a year ago

Air India cuts international flights on 16 routes and suspends 3 amid safety checks and airspace issues, offering full refunds or rebooking options.

Following tragedy, Air India cuts ticket prices to ease passenger concerns

Asia

a year ago

Air India said on Wednesday it will cut international operations on its widebody aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks, citing ongoing safety inspections.

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