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

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US president Donald Trump unveils ‘OnlyFarms’ website

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Iranian hackers release hundreds of personal photos of FBI director after hacking his email

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Iran war: Conservative journalist shares plan to remove Trump, mentions US vice president JD Vance

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US official confirms Iran-linked hackers breached FBI director’s emails, published what they found online

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Full list: Number of Nigerians to be deported rises to 130 as US releases fresh names and photos

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List of 9 LGAs in proposed Anioma state emerges after Akpabio says it will be created in Southeast

Nigeria

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A step backward: EU condemns Israel’s approval of death penalty, sends strong message

Europe

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European Union condemned Israel’s approval of the Death Penalty Bill, warning it violated human rights and urged Israel to uphold its moratorium.

Israeli Chief of Staff warns that military may 'collapse in on itself', gives reason

World

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Israel’s army chief has warned of collapse as manpower shortages persisted, with opposition leaders criticising delayed haredi conscription reforms

Full list of social media posts not allowed by UK’s Defence Ministry in 2026

World

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The UK Defence Ministry has set strict 2026 social media rules, banning offensive language, misinformation, political posts and unlawful imagery.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife mourn, express deep sorrow after death of Israeli soldier

World

a month ago

Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife mourned Sergeant Uri Greenberg, expressing deep sorrow and honouring his bravery in protecting Israel’s northern border.

Full list of African countries that Israel once bombed and attacked in the past

World

a month ago

Israel once attacked Sudan, Uganda, and Egypt in past decades through airstrikes, raids, and invasions, shaping African and global political history.

Full list: UK alerts people on 13 states in Nigeria terrorists are likely to attack in 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

UK has alerted in 2026 warned British nationals of terrorist threats in Nigeria, with kidnappings widespread and strict no‑ransom policy enforced.

Full list of African countries that refuse to recognise Israel, reject complete diplomatic ties

World

a month ago

African nations such as Algeria, Libya, and Somalia refused to recognise Israel and rejected full diplomatic ties, reflecting wider Muslim opposition.

Most Americans oppose military action in Iran, Trump gets negative ratings

World

a month ago

Americans largely opposed U.S. military strikes in Iran, with polls showing majorities disapproving of the action. Surveys revealed growing concern over safety.

US and Israel refuse to condemn slavery as gravest crime against humanity in UN resolution

World

a month ago

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution denouncing the transatlantic slave trade as humanity’s gravest crime, with 123 nations backing it.

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