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.

5315 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Federal government releases list of most wanted persons, names, photos and details about them

Nigeria

3 days ago

US president Trump faces sharp criticism after posting video of Obama and Michelle on Truth Social

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Clerics in Yorubaland mention actual date Ramadan will begin in region

Nigeria

3 days ago

Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for wealthy foreigners after 73 years

World

3 days ago

2026: Full list of all 21 registered political parties in Nigeria released ahead of general elections

Politics

4 days ago

Court orders Britain to pay £420million to 21 coal miners killed by colonial administration

Nigeria

4 days ago

IPOB sit-at-home: Nigerian army assures Onitsha traders of security

Nigeria

4 days ago

The Nigerian Army’s 82 Division assured Onitsha traders of safety, praised their courage in defying IPOB sit-at-home, and vowed to protect South-east commerce.

Nigeria army, police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo forest raid

Politics

4 days ago

Edo Police Command arrested six suspected kidnappers in Agbede Forest after a night raid, following intelligence from a rescued victim in February 2026.

US troops in Nigeria: Federal government clarifies role in counter-terrorism

Nigeria

5 days ago

The federal government clarified US troop presence in Nigeria, stating they only provided intelligence support and training in joint counter-terrorism efforts.

Billionaire Bill Gates denies Epstein allegations as ex-wife Melinda speaks of “muck” in marriage

World

5 days ago

Bill Gates denied Epstein-linked allegations as Melinda French Gates spoke of “muck” in their marriage, highlighting painful memories and public scrutiny.

Federal High Court finally takes action on petition to dissolve popular Christian church

Nigeria

5 days ago

The Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a petition to dissolve Live Seed Christian Church of God, ruling petitioners lacked credible evidence for dissolution.

“Why Buhari asked me to stay out of Gombe politics”: Pantami breaks silence

Politics

5 days ago

Pantami revealed Buhari once advised him to avoid Gombe politics for unity, as APC leaders questioned his loyalty before his return to revalidate membership.

PDP crisis deepens as governors reject Wike-backed caretaker committee

Politics

5 days ago

PDP crisis deepened as governors rejected Wike-backed caretaker committee’s bid to reschedule convention and dissolve zonal bodies ahead of 2027 polls.

Federal government calls for applications to UN humanitarian leadership roles

Nigeria

5 days ago

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited professionals to join the UN RC/HC Talent Pipeline, which sought diverse leaders for humanitarian and coordination roles.

Breaking: Former Benue governor Gabriel Suswam resigns from PDP, joins APC

Politics

5 days ago

Gabriel Suswam resigned from the PDP on February 4, 2026, citing unresolved internal crises and lack of cohesion that no longer aligned with his convictions.

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