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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Abuja court sentences woman to 20 years for ammunition possession and terrorism support

Nigeria

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Two people on small plane confirmed dead after aircraft crashed into house

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Atiku camp holds US talks on Nigeria elections, security ahead of 2027

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After Alexx Ekubo’s death, doctor explains why cancer symptoms only appear when it is too late

Nigeria

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Qatar finally announces confirmed 2026 Eid Al Adha dates, explains findings

World

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Rotimi Amaechi promises to transform Nigeria in four years if elected as president

Politics

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Notable Buhari appointees charged by the EFCC over alleged corruption cases

Nigeria

a month ago

EFCC investigated Buhari’s appointees over alleged corruption, with billions reportedly laundered or diverted. Some were convicted, others remained on trial.

Ekiti community breaks silence on UTME highest scorer Daniella Owoeye

Nigeria

a month ago

Daniella Owoeye scored 372 in the 2026 UTME, becoming Nigeria’s top candidate. Her achievement brought pride to Erinmope Ekiti and inspired students nationwide.

US court jails Nigerian-born professor for 70 months over $1.4m donor fund theft

Nigeria

a month ago

US court has sentenced Nigerian-born professor Nkechy Ezeh to 70 months for $1.4m fraud, as donor funds meant for preschool children were stolen.

TCN announces six-hour power outage in Ogun communities, mentions areas affected

Nigeria

a month ago

TCN announced a six-hour power outage in Ogun State on May 14, 2026, as preventive transformer maintenance disrupted electricity in several areas.

Troops intercept over 400 starlink devices in Northeast as military intensifies operations

Nigeria

a month ago

Troops in Nigeria intercepted 400 Starlink devices and crucial logistics materials, disrupting insurgent supply networks and cutting off communication routes.

Passenger’s missing phone safely returned after 10 days by contract staff, FAAN offers praise

Nigeria

a month ago

FAAN commended Isibor Blessed Nicholas for returning a passenger’s phone after 10 days, praising his honesty, integrity, and professionalism in aviation.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce recounts Silverbird’s humble N20,000 loan beginning

Nigeria

a month ago

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce revealed how Silverbird began with a N20,000 loan in 1980, recalling how the 1983 coup and economic turmoil crippled his concert business.

Nigeria military says no evidence of civilian casualties from Zamfara market airstrike

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria’s military denied reports of mass civilian deaths from the May 10 Zamfara airstrike, insisting only militants were targeted while Amnesty alleged 100 killed.

President Trump posts image of map showing new 51st US state, name of country mentioned

World

a month ago

Donald Trump posted a map labelling Venezuela as the “51st State,” while Delcy Rodriguez rejected the idea, defending the nation’s sovereignty and independence.

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