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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2025: US embassy lists days it will close its offices in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

"It is Biological": UK court rules on legal definition of woman

World

a year ago

Reason the American flag is sometimes backwards on military uniforms

a year ago

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity to Niger Republic, reducing supply by 42 percent

Nigeria

a year ago

Former US President Joe Biden slams Trump in his first public speech since leaving office

a year ago

Lecturer unjustly sacked for 24 years confirmed dead, he struggles to afford medical treatment

Nigeria

a year ago

Scientists explain powerful superstorm that can hit Earth and destroy the internet

World

a year ago

Scientists warn that a powerful solar superstorm could strike Earth, causing widespread disruptions to energy grids, internet services, and satellite communications.

EFCC to join hands with INTERPOL in investigating alleged N1.3tn CBEX fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is collaborating with INTERPOL to investigate the alleged N1.3tn CBEX fraud that has left thousands stranded.

Obama reacts after Trump gives two conditions to Harvard university for continuous federal funding

a year ago

Harvard University rejected federal funding conditions imposed by the Trump administration, including demands to ban masks and restructure academic programs

Plateau community buries 51 killed in fresh attack, family members cry and mourn

Nigeria

a year ago

Plateau community buried 51 victims of attack, as grief-stricken family members mourned their tragic loss. President Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation.

Light plane crash kills pilot at White Cliffs, authorities confirm

World

a year ago

A pilot was killed in a light plane crash at White Cliffs Aerodrome, with authorities confirming he was the sole occupant. Investigations are underway.

After being cleared of sexual harassment, FUOYE VC proceeds on 6-month leave

Education

a year ago

FUOYE Vice-Chancellor Abayomi Fasina proceeded on a six-month leave after being cleared of sexual harassment allegations, amid ongoing controversy.

After serving for 16 years, Rivers Chief Magistrate resigns over ‘military leadership’ in state

Nigeria

a year ago

Chief Magistrate Ejike King George resigned from Rivers judiciary, citing discomfort with the state’s quasi-military governance structure ordered by the president.

Nigerian army raises concerns over poor enlistment rates among youths in south-east

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over low enlistment rates among South-east youths, urging them to apply for the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise.

AI technology shows ‘true face of Jesus’ based on the Shroud of Turin

World

a year ago

An AI video, based on the Shroud of Turin, revealed a lifelike image of Jesus, sparking debate about his historical appearance and the artifact's authenticity.

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