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.

5704 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Everything to know about “Yahoo School” recently uncovered by Lagos police

Nigeria

a year ago

Trump cancels visas of many people accepted to live in US under Biden-era, over 900,000 may be affected

a year ago

Airplane crash lands after contacting airport that it may be a dangerous day

Europe

a year ago

“No country can develop under democracy”: Burkina Faso President says, gives reason

Africa

a year ago

List of 3 strange baby names released by UK’s Office for National Statistics

Europe

a year ago

Trump’s administration cancels visa of 10 International students in US, gives reason

a year ago

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established in 2002 in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, uniting 22 federal agencies under a single department.

Two Nigerians sentenced to US federal prison for their roles in multi-million dollar tax fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

Two Nigerian nationals and a Texan were sentenced for their roles in a multi-million dollar tax fraud scheme involving stolen identities and laundered funds.

Gas explodes, injured 15 people, reason for the explosion and location announced

Nigeria

a year ago

A gas explosion injured 15 people due to mishandling of a gas cylinder and a subsequent fire. Authorities emphasised the importance of strict safety measures.

Newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo breaks silence, shares how he heard about his selection

Nigeria

a year ago

Oba Owoade shared his surprising journey to becoming the Alaafin of Oyo, guided by Ifa divination and cultural traditions. He expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi.

After closing VOA, Trump places over 1000 workers on leave, Nigerians react

a year ago

VOA Hausa ceased transmission following a US executive order, workers were placed on leave, leaving listeners in Northern Nigeria seeking alternative news sources.

NASA issues warning as Asteroid is predicted to smash into Moon, probability score released

World

a year ago

NASA reported an increased likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting the Moon on 22 December 2032, with chances rising to 3.8%, the Earth is no longer at risk.

Rejected by hospital: Lagos government breaks silence after pregnant woman, unable to Pay N500k, dies

Nigeria

a year ago

The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the tragic maternal death of Mrs. Folajimi in Lakowe, vowing justice for the victim and her family.

US releases actual percentage of Nigerians denied visa in 2024, most denied country also announced

Nigeria

a year ago

The US denied 46.51% of Nigerian B-visa applications in 2024, highlighting strict immigration measures. This figure reflects global trends in visa refusals.

Massive protest erupts in US, reason and demands of protesters released

a year ago

Millions protested across all 50 states and globally on April 5 against Trump and Musk’s power grab, demanding protection for democracy and public services.

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