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.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

China confirms three ships passed through Strait of Hormuz since US-Israel war against Iran

World

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Italy blocks US military planes from using its airbase, gives reason

World

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2027 election: Tinubu will secure landslide victory in North, Shehu Sani says

Politics

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4 Israeli soldiers killed in war, Benjamin Netanyahu cries out, releases photos and names

World

a month ago

Full list of 11 states consuming the highest electricity in Nigeria

Nigeria

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Tears as church building collapses, killing two women and one man

Nigeria

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Full list: Khamenei, Larijani and 9 other top Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli war

World

a month ago

US-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and 10 other top officials as the Islamic Republic faced heavy leadership losses.

Exclusive

Tragic: Israeli airstrike hits UN peacekeeping headquarter, devoted staff killed

World

a month ago

A UN peacekeeper was killed and another injured in a Lebanon blast, drawing European condemnation and calls for accountability amid escalating conflict.

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INEC updates website, makes key changes in top political party’s leadership

Politics

a month ago

INEC has finally updated PDP records to recognise Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman, affirming Wike-backed leadership after Abuja convention.

Full list of ministers in Tinubu’s cabinet eyeing governorship seats ahead of 2027 election, may resign

Politics

a month ago

Many ministers and aides under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration hesitated to resign before the March 31, 2026 deadline, despite his directive.

Full list of 5 best work-from-anywhere jobs in 2026 that pay up to $200,000

World

a month ago

Remote jobs in 2026 offered rare freedom and high salaries, with fewer than 5 per cent of listings fully flexible. Demand surged as professionals sought autonomy.

President Tinubu’s minister to resign ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Politics

a month ago

Yusuf Tuggar resigned as foreign affairs minister to pursue Bauchi governorship ahead of 2027 elections, following Tinubu’s directive for political appointees.