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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5 Christians explain why they don’t celebrate Easter based on personal convictions

Nigeria

a year ago

CAN finally breaks silence after Ibiyeomie says Jesus hates poor people

Nigeria

a year ago

Wike sets condition for forgiving governor Fubara amid Rivers political crisis

Politics

a year ago

Douye Diri: Wike allegedly takes credit for Bayelsa governor's emergence

Politics

a year ago

Wike finally explains his reason for not supporting Peter Obi in 2023

Politics

a year ago

Trump reportedly considering closing some US embassies in Africa, affected countries mentioned

a year ago

US citizen hijacks plane holding a knife, injures three before being fatally shot

World

a year ago

A US citizen hijacked a Tropic Air plane in Belize on April 17, injuring three people before being fatally shot as authorities investigate the shocking incident.

Anonymous hacks Russia’s secret data, releases it to the public including file involving Trump

World

a year ago

Anonymous unleashes 10TB of leaked data on Russian businesses, Kremlin assets, pro-Russian officials, and Trump, sparking global debates on corruption.

Helicopter carrying 2 people crashes, severe damage detected

World

a year ago

A helicopter carrying two people crashed at Melbourne airport, on April 17, leaving one person injured as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.

Can Nigerians still withdraw their money on CBEX? Expert shares key things you need to know

Nigeria

a year ago

CBEX, a digital trading platform, collapsed on April 14, wiping over N1.3 trillion from Nigerian investors’ accounts and sparking widespread concerns.

President Trump seeks answers on assassination attempts, may release investigation findings

a year ago

President Donald Trump called for answers on two assassination attempts against him last year, as investigations continue into these alarming incidents.

Medical doctor explains longterm effect of alcohol to the brain as scientists raise alarm

World

a year ago

A new study links heavy alcohol consumption to brain damage, showing increased risks of dementia, vascular brain lesions, and Alzheimer in older adults.

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

Nigeria

a year ago

US Embassy in Nigeria will temporarily close its offices starting April 18 for Good Friday, suspending consular services, with normal operations resuming afterward.

X Æ A-Xii: Names of Elon Musk’s 13 children released, reflects his unique worldview

a year ago

See the unique names of Elon Musk's 14 children, their intriguing origins rooted in mythology, science, and space, reflecting his visionary mindset.

Scientists detect possible alien life outside Earth in another planet, share findings

World

a year ago

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope detected potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18 b, suggesting microbial life, though further research is needed.

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