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.

5700 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Osun political violence: Accord party women leader’s son murdered, council alleges opposition link

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US government finally releases new UFO files for public review

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Federal government issues formal correction on Tinubu’s official title

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UK reports possible hantavirus case linked to cruise ship on Tristan da Cunha

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Court of Appeal reserves ruling on Malami’s bid to challenge forfeiture of 57 properties

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Goodluck Jonathan leaves door open for 2027 presidential race

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan sparked debate as he vowed to consult widely on a possible 2027 bid, while analysts and courts questioned his eligibility.

2026: US and other 11 countries where Eid al Adha are not public holidays

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Eid-el-Adha and Eid-el-Fitr were celebrated worldwide with devotion, yet many nations did not recognise them as public holidays, leaving observances to communities.

Oyo state government warns against roadside sale of cows and rams ahead of Eid al-Adha

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Oyo State Government warned residents against roadside sale of cows and rams during Eid al-Kabir, stressing compliance with the 2019 Anti-Open Grazing Law.

Date and 5 other things to know about Eid Al Adha 2026

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Eid-ul-Adha 2026 was marked by prayer, sacrifice, and charity, uniting Muslims worldwide in devotion and compassion. The festival began around May 27, 2026.

Israeli military breaks silence after soldier was seen placing cigarette on Holy Mary statue

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4 days ago

Israel’s military investigated a soldier after a photo showed him smoking and placing a cigarette on a Virgin Mary statue in Debel, sparking church outrage.

Hantavirus outbreak raises travel safety concerns ahead of World Cup 2026

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4 days ago

Hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship had raised fears about safe travel ahead of World Cup 2026. Health officials confirmed cases but assessed global risk.

Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What to know

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Turkiye unveiled the Yildirimhan ICBM prototype in Istanbul, showcasing a 6,000km range missile. The announcement showed Ankara’s push for self‑reliance.

Eid Al Adha 2026: UAE finally announces official price of ram, qurbani ahead of celebration

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5 days ago

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department had set unified Qurbani prices for Eid Al Adha 2026 to ensure fairness and transparency.

French academic invented fake Nobel-style philology prize to award himself gold medal

World

5 days ago

French academic Florent Montaclair was investigated for inventing a Nobel-style philology prize, staging ceremonies, and awarding himself a fake gold medal.

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