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.

5321 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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

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

Nigeria

a month ago

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Main reason former president Buhari redesigned the naira mentioned in new book

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a month ago

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Major reason for drop in power supply nationwide mentioned as Nigerians raise concerns

Nigeria

a month ago

US embassy sends new message to Nigerians on visa application

Nigeria

a month ago

Bondi Beach shooting: Things to know bout man who disarmed gunman and saved lives

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FG lifts ban on foreign universities operating in Nigeria, reason emerges

Education

a month ago

The National Universities Commission lifted the ban on foreign universities in Nigeria, aiming to boost investment and make the system globally competitive.

National assembly speaks on Dangote, NMDPRA face-off, takes action

Nigeria

a month ago

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has stepped in to address the renewed tension between parties.

Nigerians to benefit as Canada launches new express entry pathway for foreign doctors in 2026

Africa

a month ago

Canada announced a new Express Entry category in 2025 that offered foreign doctors a pathway to permanent residence to address physician shortages.

US embassy in Nigeria announces spring pre-departure orientation for prospective students

a month ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria announced a Spring Pre-departure Orientation that prepared students with tips on culture, travel, visas, and campus life.

Amid pushback, minister Tijani breaks silence on bandits bouncing call comment

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a month ago

Bosun Tijani clarified his Channels TV remark, saying poor connectivity posed security risks as Tinubu’s government invested in fibre, towers and satellites.

Bandit leader Bello Turji denies receiving N30m from defence minister Matawalle

Nigeria

a month ago

Bello Turji denied receiving N30m or vehicles from Defence Minister Matawalle, saying he never possessed N5m as allegations stirred political tension.

Eight-month-old baby and mother die in tragic road accident in Lagos

Nigeria

a month ago

A tragic road accident in Lagos claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and the mother, leaving the community in shock and mourning their sudden loss.

Pastor Adeboye declares “God bless me” as the most important prayer

Nigeria

a month ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye declared at RCCG Holy Ghost Congress that “God bless me” was the most powerful prayer, stressing its lasting impact and divine power.

Federal government bans admission, transfer into SS3 to curb exam malpractice

Education

a month ago

The Federal Government banned SS3 admissions in Nigeria to curb exam malpractice, enforce compliance, and restore credibility to public examinations nationwide.

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