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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10 university students confirmed dead and 11 injured after bus crash

World

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Finland court finally sets date for Simon Ekpa’s trial

World

a year ago

JAMB releases analysis of total UTME results from 2013 to 2025, key observations spotted

Education

a year ago

US embassy announces temporary closure of its office in Nigeria, mentions date

Nigeria

a year ago

Pope Leo makes key appointment after election as pontiff

World

a year ago

Harvard condemns US government's move to block international student enrollment

Education

a year ago

Harvard challenges the US government’s decision to revoke its ability to sponsor international students, calling it unlawful retaliation against its independence.

Over 1500 Nigerians confirmed dead in road crash in 3 months

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria recorded 1,593 road crash deaths in Q1 2025, an 8.3% rise from 2024. Despite many crashes, fatalities surged due to reckless driving, speed, and overloading.

Video: Thunder strikes police car, creating large cloud of smoke

World

a year ago

A lightning strike hit a parked police car during severe storms, sending smoke billowing. No injuries were reported, but the moment was caught on video.

JAMB: 5 things to do after seeing your UTME result

Education

a year ago

After receiving JAMB result, taking right steps is essential for securing admission. Learn how to check cut-off marks, apply for screening, and prepare effectively.

Priest accused of molesting kids makes claim about Pope Leo

World

a year ago

A priest has accused Pope Leo XIV of ignoring past child abuse allegations, raising concerns about his leadership and handling of these kinds of cases.

Trump stops Harvard University from enrolling Nigerians, other foreign students

a year ago

US revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, citing security concerns. Harvard condemned move as unlawful and vowed to support students.

Private plane crashes sets 15 homes ablaze amid dense fog

World

a year ago

A private plane crashed in San Diego, setting 15 homes ablaze. Emergency crews evacuated residents as investigators probe the tragic incident amid dense fog.

Trump mentioned in Diddy’s court trial after bombshell claim about hotel being used for freak off

a year ago

Diddy’s ex-assistant told a NY court the rapper’s favourite hotel was Trump International, where disturbing scenes and sex parties allegedly took place.

Father makes demands after 14-year-old boy died from stray bullet in Oyo

Nigeria

a year ago

A 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Paul, was fatally struck by a stray bullet in Oyo. His father demands justice, urging authorities to hold those responsible accountable.

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