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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After being cleared of sexual harassment, FUOYE VC proceeds on 6-month leave

Education

a year ago

After serving for 16 years, Rivers Chief Magistrate resigns over ‘military leadership’ in state

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian army raises concerns over poor enlistment rates among youths in south-east

Nigeria

a year ago

AI technology shows ‘true face of Jesus’ based on the Shroud of Turin

World

a year ago

Soyinka calls for reversal of ban on Eedris’ song, predicts what may happen to Tinubu’s government

Nigeria

a year ago

US court reportedly directs FBI and anti-drug agency to release Tinubu’s investigation records

Politics

a year ago

Small plane crashes, killing all 6 people on a trip for holiday celebration

a year ago

A small plane crash in upstate New York tragically claimed six lives during a holiday trip. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine its cause.

Trump's health report released after visit to hospital for medical checkup

a year ago

Trump’s five-hour examination at Walter Reed hospital seeks to confirm his health with no lasting effects from last year’s assassination attempt.

Trump removes Obama’s white house picture, replaces it with his own

a year ago

The White House hung a painting of Donald Trump depicting an assassination attempt, replacing Barack Obama’s portrait in the State Floor foyer of Oval office.

ECOWAS court declares Kano state’s blasphemy laws in violation of international human rights

Nigeria

a year ago

ECOWAS Court ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violated international human rights obligations, deeming key provisions incompatible with freedom of expression.

Small plane crashes on car, erupts fire, leads to deaths and injuries

a year ago

A small plane crashed near an airport, killing three people onboard and injuring one person in a car nearby. The fiery accident triggered road and railroad closures.

Organ harvesting: How Ekweremadu could have avoided jail

Nigeria

a year ago

Ike Ekweremadu’s organ trafficking case under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act highlights missed legal alternatives that could have prevented his jail sentence.

Final words of pilot in helicopter that crashed into water and killed everyone in it released

a year ago

A tour helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six onboard, including Siemens Spain CEO Agustín Escobar and his family. Investigations are underway.

Trump finally shares how much his friends made after he announced global tariffs

a year ago

Trump’s suspension of global tariffs sparked a dramatic stock market surge, benefiting billionaires like Charles Schwab. Critics have called for an investigation.

Bill to jail Nigerians who refused to vote during elections proposed at national house of assembly

Nigeria

a year ago

National Assembly proposed a bill to jail non-voters has drawn criticism, highlighting the country's declining voter turnout and disillusionment with elections.

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