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.

5973 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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List of names of those lost in plane crash that killed 241 released

World

a year ago

IBB apologises privately to Abiola family over June 12 election annulment

Nigeria

a year ago

Expert lists safest seats in plane after Air India crash that killed 241 people, left one survivor

World

a year ago

Air India: Man who survived London-bound plane crash that killed 241 people speaks for first time

World

a year ago

241 dead in London-bound plane crash with only one survivor, official confirms

World

a year ago

Tinubu honours Kudirat Abiola, Musa Yaradua, others with posthumous national awards

Nigeria

a year ago

UK prime minister Keir Starmer responds to London-bound plane crash in India

World

a year ago

London-bound Air India flight crashed after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, with 242 passengers onboard. UK PM Keir Starmer expressed concern over the tragic incident.

London-bound airplane carrying 200 passengers crashes after take-off

World

a year ago

A London-bound Air India flight crashed after take-off in Ahmedabad, India, with 200+ passengers onboard. Authorities mobilise emergency response teams.

NTIC releases names and score of top JAMB scorers in 2025, leading student scores 371

Education

a year ago

Nigerian Tulip International College announces its top JAMB scorers, showcasing academic excellence with outstanding performances in key subjects.

MKO Abiola: Key things to know about Democracy Day celebrated on June 12

Nigeria

a year ago

June 12 is Nigeria’s Democracy Day, marking the historic 1993 election and its lasting impact on the nation’s democratic journey. See its significance here.

US Embassy in Nigeria to observe Democracy Day 2025 on June 12, closes offices

Nigeria

a year ago

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will close on June 12, 2025, in observance of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Normal services resume June 13.

Why some US visa applications are rejected: Major causes explained

a year ago

A US visa can be denied due to criminal records, fraud, security threats, or financial instability. Learn key reasons for disqualification and how they apply.

NiMet issues 3-day weather alert: Thunderstorms and strong winds to hit various states

Nigeria

a year ago

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rain across Nigeria from June 11 to 13, urging residents to take precautions against strong winds and heavy rainfall.

FG unveils forex training opportunity for 100,000 Nigerian youths

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal Government partners with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians in forex trading, fostering financial inclusion and entrepreneurial growth.

Billionaires back $1,000 government-funded savings accounts for babies proposed by Trump

a year ago

Donald Trump unveiled a $1,000 investment account programme for American newborns, backed by top CEOs. The initiative faces legislative hurdles and fiscal concerns.

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