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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NIMC addresses whether it is possible to complete NIN registration online

Nigeria

a year ago

Namibia removes US, UK from its visa-free program, announces reason behind it

Africa

a year ago

Former US first lady opens up on her marriage with Obama amidst divorce speculation

a year ago

Daughter of man who was in nightclub when the roof fell and killed 184 people speaks

World

a year ago

Planes crashes into water, pilot, others in hospital, location announced

a year ago

US government honours Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka with new award, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

New evidence shows what happened during the final hours of Titanic wreck that killed 1,500 people

World

a year ago

A 3D scan of the Titanic wreck revealed new insights into its tragic sinking in 1912, showcasing structural damage caused by the iceberg and heroic efforts.

3 Americans convicted in failed coup attempt in DR Congo to serve life sentences in US

a year ago

Three Americans convicted in a failed coup in DR Congo were repatriated to the US.. Their transfer coincided with ongoing US-DR Congo negotiations.

98 dead, 160 injured after roof of nightclub collapses during concert

World

a year ago

The roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo during a merengue concert left 98 dead and 160 injured, with rescue efforts still ongoing.

Alaska: Reason why US bought an entire state from Russia for $7.2 Million

a year ago

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, securing access to the Pacific northern rim and ending Russian presence in North America.

Scientists resurrect dire wolf that went extinct 10,000 years ago, video of their voices emerges

World

a year ago

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences achieved the first de-extinction by resurrecting dire wolves, which went extinct 12,500 years ago, using genetic engineering.

Reason why INEC Chairman Mahmoud Yakubu will leave office in 2025

Politics

a year ago

INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu is set to leave office at the end of 2025 as he concludes his second and final tenure. INEC and the Presidency have debunked rumours.

Apply now: UN group announces new opportunity for Nigerians, others, deadline is May 14

Nigeria

a year ago

The UN invites Nigerians and other Africans to apply for the Civil Society Regional Reference Group (CSRRG) under the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme.

South Sudan announces it will allow entry of a man deported from US after visa cancellation

a year ago

South Sudan allowed entry to a man deported from the US in a bid to resolve a diplomatic visa dispute, following the revocation of visas for its citizens by the US.

Makeup artist in Kano lands in trouble after he was caught spraying naira

Nigeria

a year ago

Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano sentenced Abdullahi Musa Huseini to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse during a social event.

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