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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Bill Gates announces that he will give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Nigeria

a year ago

Thousands place bets on Jesus return to Earth before the end of 2025, actual amount released

Nigeria

a year ago

Hajj commission sends important safety message, warns about extreme heat

Nigeria

a year ago

Trump offers marital advice after viral video of Macron’s wife shoving him on the face

a year ago

Nigerian Air force eliminates over 20 terrorists and destroyed 21 motorcycles in Zamfara

Nigeria

a year ago

“I lost 2.5 million and other items in Mokwa flood”: Survivors speak, share experience

Nigeria

a year ago

FG using AI to identify poor Nigerians for cash transfers – Minister

Nigeria

a year ago

FGt adopts AI to identify vulnerable citizens for the Conditional Cash Transfer programme, ensuring, cashless disbursements to 19.7 million beneficiaries.

WAEC: Parent hires thugs to assault vice principal for preventing cheating

Education

a year ago

Suspected thugs attacked a Vice Principal in Ondo State after he prevented exam malpractice. Authorities are investigating as security measures are reinforced.

Kano state government announces closure of primary and secondary school ahead of Eid-el-Kabir

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano State announced an Eid-el-Kabir holiday for schools from 4th to 16th June, 2025, ensuring students observe the break while keeping the academic calendar intact.

Canada Embassy in Nigeria releases list of public holidays in 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria's public holiday calendar for 2025, featuring key national, cultural, and religious observances. Stay informed on official announcements and updates.

Akwa Ibom state governor breaks silence after viral video about sacrifice

Politics

a year ago

Akwa Ibom Governor dismissed a viral video alleging family discord, reaffirming unity, and emphasizing his focus on governance despite political distractions.

Gatekeepers of Public Health: Why Nigeria’s Food Safety and Quality Leaders Deserve Competitive Compensation

Nigeria

a year ago

In an era of foodborne disease outbreaks, increasing consumer awareness, and expanding global trade, food safety and quality are no longer secondary concerns. At the core of Nigeria’s growing food industry lies a class of professionals too often overlooked—Food Scientists and Food Safety & Quality Control & Assurance Managers.

Full List of public holidays in Nigeria that are observed on the same day with US

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria and the US shared public holidays like New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve, observed on same exact dates in 2025.

EFCC commences investigation of two suspects in Kano for alleged fake $899,800

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC is investigating two suspects in Kano found with counterfeit $899,800 hidden in a food carton. They allegedly sought a ritualist to transform the fake money.

Prophet predicts winner of Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan, mentions what will happen

Europe

a year ago

Pastor Agyatana predicts PSG will win the Champions League final against Inter Milan on 31 May 2025. Fans eagerly await the match to see if his prophecy comes true.

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