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.

5972 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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

Asia

a year ago

Chairman of Air India breaks silence for the first time after plane crash

Asia

a year ago

Mother’s last conversation about her 8-year-old son before Air India plane crash released by family

World

a year ago

Sun eruption sparks NASA warning over possible massive disruptions

World

a year ago

Video: Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash in final goodbye

World

a year ago

University professor speaks on possible cause of Air India plane crash that killed hundreds of people

Asia

a year ago

Survivors of two plane crashes share uncanny link to seat 11A

World

a year ago

A tale of two plane crash survivors, both seated in 11A, sparks viral intrigue but experts say survival hinges on chance, not seat location among other factors.

Aviation expert explains pilot's alleged mistake that may have caused deadly Air India crash

World

a year ago

An aviation expert said the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 241 people on board, could be the result of a pilot error.

7 months pregnant woman dies with husband in Air India plane crash that claimed many lives

Asia

a year ago

A seven-month pregnant woman and her husband were among those to die in the Air India plane crash. Patel, 29, and his 27-year-old wife traveled together.

Owners ignored warnings before fatal roof collapse that killed 236

World

a year ago

Government report reveals the owners of Jet Set nightclub ignored warnings before a deadly roof collapse, killing 236. Legal action unfolds as victims seek justice.

Elon Musk responds to substance abuse allegations with test results

World

a year ago

Elon Musk shared drug test results to refute allegations of substance use during Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, but experts question the test’s relevance.

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur’s unexpected last words before fatal heart attack at Polo match released

World

a year ago

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur died after a bee sting triggered a fatal heart attack during a polo match in Windsor. His death has moved the polo and business communities.

Trump warns of unprecedented U.S. military response if Iran attacks

World

a year ago

White House shared Trump’s post on X, addressing Israel-Iran conflict. He warned of U.S. military action if attacked but suggested a possible diplomatic solution.

Air India crash: Family emotionally mourns flight attendant, shares what many do not know about her

Asia

a year ago

Last rites and funeral of flight attendant Saineeta Chakravarti, 35, one of the victims of the fateful June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, took place at her home.

Dark past exposed: Group digs remains of 800 babies buried in motherless baby home

World

a year ago

A long-awaited forensic excavation at a former 'mother and baby home', where the remains of almost 800 babies and children are believed to be buried.

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