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.

5938 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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APC state assembly primaries: List of top losers emerges

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Coup suspect shares how they planned to cut Presidential Villa electricity in plot against Tinubu

Nigeria

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Segun Aina: Five things to know about new JAMB registrar after Tinubu’s appointment

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Rivers APC governorship primary: List of top aspirants who have withdrawn from election

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APC assembly primaries: List of winners across states emerges

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a month ago

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Trump and his family secure immunity from IRS audits after $10bn settlement

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INEC chairman Amupitan speaks on 2026 governorship election in Ekiti state

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a month ago

INEC Chairman Prof. Josh Amupitan assured Ekiti voters their votes counted as he presented the register and warned against vote buying before the 2026 poll.

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Police officer killed in Kano clash weeks before retirement

Nigeria

a month ago

Police officer Sani S.O. was killed in Kano during a clash with rival thugs, weeks before retirement, as thuggery violence spread across the city.

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Two-storey building collapses in Anambra community, workers escape unhurt

Nigeria

a month ago

A two-storey hotel project collapsed in Umuoma, Anambra State, as workers escaped unhurt. Authorities sealed the site and launched investigations.

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Fatal road accident in Akure claims two brothers as truck collides with car and motorcycle

Nigeria

a month ago

Two brothers tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident at Ijapo, Akure, after a truck with brake failure rammed into a Nissan car and motorcycle.

APC primaries: List of 10 states where governorship aspirants shun consensus deal

Politics

a month ago

APC governorship aspirants resisted consensus deals in 10 states, forcing direct primaries despite endorsements. The party earned N5.05bn from form sales.

Gen.TY Danjuma donates N3 billion, Dangote announces N500 million at Gowon’s autobiography launch

Nigeria

a month ago

Retired Gen. TY Danjuma donated N3 billion, while Aliko Dangote pledged N500 million at Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography launch in Abuja, honouring his legacy.

Full List: Winners and losers of APC senatorial primaries emerge

Politics

a month ago

APC Senate primaries on May 18, 2026, surprised many as top leaders and governors won tickets while big names like Omo-Agege and Ned Nwoko suffered defeats.

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Oyo state police warn against fake news after false bandit alarm

Politics

a month ago

Oyo Police confirmed calm was restored in Ogbomoso after a false bandit alarm spread panic, warning against fake news and urging public vigilance.

Cultists allegedly gun down Shawarma vendor near ShopRite in Lagos

Nigeria

a month ago

Shawarma vendor Andy was shot dead by suspected cultists in Sangotedo, Lagos. Masked men disguised as customers opened fire at close range, sparking renewed fears.

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