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.

5319 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Federal government bans wood and charcoal export, revokes all licenses

Nigeria

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President Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board, releases names of appointed chairman, other members

Nigeria

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Ogun state government cancels Awujale selection process, reason emerges

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Presidency mourns as prominent Nigerian engineer dies

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FG breaks silence after securing release of 11 military officers detained in Burkina Faso

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Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan: What to know about new CEO of NUPRC appointed by Tinubu

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Eyesan retired after 33 years at NNPC where she shaped corporate strategy, drove sustainability reforms, and resolved key disputes in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Saidu Aliyu: Things to know about new CEO of NMDPRA appointed by Tinubu after Dangote’s expose

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After Farouk’s resignation over alleged corruption by Dangote, Tinubu has appointed the new CEO of NMDPRA, Saidu Aliyu Mohammed to oversee the agency.

List of states in Nigeria that bandits once attacked on Christmas day and killed many people

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Christmas attacks in Nigeria claimed lives across Benue, Plateau and Borno as gunmen raided villages, exposing security lapses and leaving communities devastated.

List of states in Nigeria where bandits are planning to kill people on Christmas day mentioned

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Equipping The Persecuted warned of planned Christmas Day attacks in northern Nigeria as DSS confirmed intelligence and preventive measures were underway.

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Former NSA under Buhari shares how cabals undermined national security

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Babagana Monguno said entrenched cabal inside Buhari’s presidency undermined his NSA office, blocked funds, and weakened Nigeria’s security systems.

Nigerian pastor tells Tinubu to remove two prominent members of his cabinet, gives reason

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Rev. Dachomo criticised Ribadu and Shettima in a video, calling Ribadu a failure in office while praying for Tinubu, saying the president’s hand was tied.

How Nigerians, others will be affected by Trump’s partial US travel restrictions

Nigeria

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Nigerians faced stricter US visa rules as Trump’s partial travel restrictions disrupted study, work, and family reunification, citing security and overstay concerns.

Nigerian military officers detained in Burkina Faso break silence, send message

Nigeria

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Officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who were detained by Burkinabe authorities in their country after their landing last week have lamented.

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Tragic: Bomb-wearing terrorist lills five soldiers in Borno state

Nigeria

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A bomb-wearing terrorist killed five soldiers in Pulka, Borno State, on December 14, 2025, as Nigeria’s military intensified operations against insurgents.

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