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.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Former ADC chairman breaks silence about politician linked to INEC’s derecognition of party

Politics

a month ago

Nigerian army reacts after ex-soldier made several claims about welfare and military uniforms

Nigeria

a month ago

Relative of politician linked to INEC’s derecognition of ADC shares fresh details about him

Politics

a month ago

2027: APC, NNPP, PDP members join ADC in Jigawa, full list of prominent ones emerges

Politics

a month ago

Usman Ankwai Zuru: 5 things to know about Kebbi state speaker who died in Egypt

Politics

a month ago

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal as war continues, makes 3 fresh demands

a month ago

Ex-soldier mentions actual amount he received as last salary before he was dismissed

Nigeria

a month ago

A dismissed Nigerian ex-soldier revealed poor pay, long deployments, and buying his own gear, sparking concern over army welfare and frontline struggles.

Mayegun of Ogbomosoland resigns from chieftaincy title following his rift with Soun of Ogbomoso

Nigeria

a month ago

Former senator Ayoade Adeseun resigned as Mayegun of Ogbomosoland after suspension by Oba Ghandi Olaoye, citing divisive leadership and religion concerns.

Popular gospel singer Ebuka Songs reacts to Tinubu's campaign billboard, what he said causes stir

Nigeria

a month ago

Ebuka Songs criticised Tinubu’s “Expect More” billboards, saying Nigerians had stopped expecting from a government marked by hardship and insecurity.

Israel Embassy in Nigeria lists days when its office will be closed in 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

The Israel Embassy in Nigeria has finally announced its 2026 closure dates, observing Jewish holidays and Nigerian public holidays throughout the year.

Stray bullet from outside kills 14-year-old girl inside her home, her final moments released

Nigeria

a month ago

A 14-year-old girl has been killed by a stray bullet in Maiduguri, sparking calls for accountability and renewed concerns over celebratory gunfire.

Wife of former INEC chairman Attahiru Jega dies, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega, has passed away in Abuja on April 5, 2026, after a life of service.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends message to Christians, mentions Nigeria

World

a month ago

Benjamin Netanyahu condemned persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the Middle East, stressing Israel had protected freedom of worship during Easter.

Full list: Numbers of patients currently on treatment for HIV in all 36 Nigerian states in 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria's National Data Repository has reported over 1.7 million HIV patients on treatment in April 2026, with Benue leading and Lagos among top states.

NDLEA arrests pastor, wife with drugs hidden in their vehicle, name of church mentioned

Nigeria

a month ago

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives arrested a Lagos pastor and his wife after 11kg of skunk was found hidden in their SUV during operations.

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