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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Medical doctor explains longterm effect of alcohol to the brain as scientists raise alarm

World

a year ago

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

Nigeria

a year ago

X Æ A-Xii: Names of Elon Musk’s 13 children released, reflects his unique worldview

a year ago

Scientists detect possible alien life outside Earth in another planet, share findings

World

a year ago

2025: US embassy lists days it will close its offices in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

"It is Biological": UK court rules on legal definition of woman

World

a year ago

Reason the American flag is sometimes backwards on military uniforms

a year ago

Rooted in war history, the reversed American flag on military uniforms and moving vehicles follows US Flag Code, ensuring it appears as though it is flying forward.

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity to Niger Republic, reducing supply by 42 percent

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria has reduced electricity supply to Niger Republic by 42%, leading to widespread power cuts in the West African nation as Nigeria’s power sector faces crisis.

Former US President Joe Biden slams Trump in his first public speech since leaving office

a year ago

Biden criticised the Trump administration’s welfare policies in his first public speech since leaving office, condemning staff cuts at the Social Security Agency.

Lecturer unjustly sacked for 24 years confirmed dead, he struggles to afford medical treatment

Nigeria

a year ago

Former UniUyo lecturer Inih Ebong has passed away after 24 years of unjust dismissal, during which he struggled to afford medical treatment all those years.

Scientists explain powerful superstorm that can hit Earth and destroy the internet

World

a year ago

Scientists warn that a powerful solar superstorm could strike Earth, causing widespread disruptions to energy grids, internet services, and satellite communications.

EFCC to join hands with INTERPOL in investigating alleged N1.3tn CBEX fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is collaborating with INTERPOL to investigate the alleged N1.3tn CBEX fraud that has left thousands stranded.

Obama reacts after Trump gives two conditions to Harvard university for continuous federal funding

a year ago

Harvard University rejected federal funding conditions imposed by the Trump administration, including demands to ban masks and restructure academic programs

Plateau community buries 51 killed in fresh attack, family members cry and mourn

Nigeria

a year ago

Plateau community buried 51 victims of attack, as grief-stricken family members mourned their tragic loss. President Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation.

Light plane crash kills pilot at White Cliffs, authorities confirm

World

a year ago

A pilot was killed in a light plane crash at White Cliffs Aerodrome, with authorities confirming he was the sole occupant. Investigations are underway.

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