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.

6178 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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African Union chief calls youth empowerment a continental imperative on International Youth Day

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Man rushed to hospital after suspected shark bite off waterford coast in Ireland

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US announces $2 billion in partnerships to deliver health and humanitarian aid worldwide

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US revokes over 600 visas in one month as birth tourism task force cracks down

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Adeleke says his government paid over N80 billion in pension debt, flags bias ahead of Osun poll

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UAE public holidays 2027: Full list of dates and tips to extend your break

World

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NHRC calls on police, DSS to arrest Sheikh Yahaya Jingir for hate speech

World

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NHRC urged security chiefs to arrest Sheikh Jingir after his hate speech video spread, warning his remarks endangered equality and peaceful coexistence.

China to ban foreign nationals who lie on visa applications for up to 5 years

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China has enforced entry bans of 1–5 years on foreigners who gave false visa or border details, under Decree No. 841 effective September 15, 2026.

Kenyan lawyer takes Jesus' 2,000-year-old case to International Court of Justice

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Kenyan lawyer Dola Indidis filed a case at the ICJ seeking to nullify Jesus Christ’s trial and death sentence, challenging historical judicial misconduct.

US embassy hosts ELTAN leaders in Abuja to strengthen English language education

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The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria earlier hosted ELTAN educators in Abuja, sharing American teaching resources to strengthen English language cooperation.

India adds 11 new entry points for e-Visa holders, bringing total to 88

World

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India’s Home Ministry has particularly announced 11 new e-Visa entry points on Aug 10, 2026, expanding access to 88 airports, seaports, and land crossings.

Syrian court sentences Bashar Assad and brother Maher to death in absentia

World

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A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar Assad, Maher Assad, and Atef Najib to death in absentia Tuesday for war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict.

Trump secretly flew on plane from Turkey after Iran assassination threat, report says

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Trump secretly flew on a third military jet from Turkey amid an Iranian threat, while Air Force One acted as a decoy, the Washington Post reported.

WhatsApp chats show what Ekweremadu's daughter told her father about organ donors

Nigeria

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WhatsApp chats showed Sonia Ekweremadu commented on donor photos, raising doubts about her awareness in the organ traff icking case that led to father's conviction.

Nigerian army colonel confesses to coup plot against Tinubu, names officers involved

Nigeria

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A Nigerian Army colonel was arrested over an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu and confessed, naming officers and civilians who were involved.

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