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.

5857 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Pastor presents 3 biblical evidence showing Jesus' love for poor people amid Ibiyeomie's sermon

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“My daughter’s ex-boyfriend murdered her for ritual": Lagos mother alleges, shares how she found out

Nigeria

a year ago

Trump administration announces alleged origin of Covid19 that killed many people

a year ago

US releases updated application fees for all visa categories

Nigeria

a year ago

5 Christians explain why they don’t celebrate Easter based on personal convictions

Nigeria

a year ago

CAN finally breaks silence after Ibiyeomie says Jesus hates poor people

Nigeria

a year ago

Wike sets condition for forgiving governor Fubara amid Rivers political crisis

Politics

a year ago

Amid Rivers State’s political crisis, Minister Wike says he will forgive Governor Siminalayi Fubara if he sincerely seeks reconciliation, as tensions remain high.

Douye Diri: Wike allegedly takes credit for Bayelsa governor's emergence

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a year ago

Wike reportedly claimed he played a key role in Douye Diri becoming Bayelsa State Governor, asserting that the governor cannot deny his political influence.

Wike finally explains his reason for not supporting Peter Obi in 2023

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a year ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike explained his decision not to support Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2023 elections, describing him as a “social media candidate”

Trump reportedly considering closing some US embassies in Africa, affected countries mentioned

a year ago

Trump administration is considering closing nearly 30 US embassies and consulates worldwide, potentially reshaping diplomatic missions in Africa and beyond.

US citizen hijacks plane holding a knife, injures three before being fatally shot

World

a year ago

A US citizen hijacked a Tropic Air plane in Belize on April 17, injuring three people before being fatally shot as authorities investigate the shocking incident.

Anonymous hacks Russia’s secret data, releases it to the public including file involving Trump

World

a year ago

Anonymous unleashes 10TB of leaked data on Russian businesses, Kremlin assets, pro-Russian officials, and Trump, sparking global debates on corruption.

Helicopter carrying 2 people crashes, severe damage detected

World

a year ago

A helicopter carrying two people crashed at Melbourne airport, on April 17, leaving one person injured as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.

Can Nigerians still withdraw their money on CBEX? Expert shares key things you need to know

Nigeria

a year ago

CBEX, a digital trading platform, collapsed on April 14, wiping over N1.3 trillion from Nigerian investors’ accounts and sparking widespread concerns.

President Trump seeks answers on assassination attempts, may release investigation findings

a year ago

President Donald Trump called for answers on two assassination attempts against him last year, as investigations continue into these alarming incidents.

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