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.

5453 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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Trump finally mentions when war against Iran will end as death toll mounts, video emerges

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Protest erupts in Israel as war in Middle East disrupts lives, video emerges

World

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Families of US military men killed in Iran war break silence after Names, photos were released

World

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Canada lists 10 everyday items that can be confiscated at the border

World

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Chinese seer predicts how US-Iran war will end after two of his prediction came true

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Has Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel gone missing? Facts emerge

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Medicine and Law at Covenant University: Admission requirements and fees for 2026

Education

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Covenant University announced Medicine and Law programmes for 2026/2027, outlined admission rules for Nigerians and internationals, and shared fee details.

Law at Covenant University: Bishop David Oyedepo sends important message ahead of 2026 session

Education

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Covenant University inaugurated its College of Law as Bishop David Oyedepo announced construction in 2026, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s legal education.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian mentions his monthly salary in 2026

World

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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said salaries had lost value due to inflation, apologised to protest victims, and pledged action on currency and internet.

Estimated net worth of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenie released

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Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen as Iran’s supreme leader after US-Israeli strikes, sparking debate over his low profile and limited clerical standing.

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US military airplane crashes amid ongoing war with Iran, search for crew members begins

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US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, involving a second tanker. Rescue efforts continued as details emerged.

Israeli government accuses Iran of heavy bombardment, releases statement and photo

World

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Israel accused Iran of firing cluster munitions at civilians, warning of deliberate targeting as tensions rose and humanitarian concerns intensified.

Israel-Iran war: Ships change their identity to 'China-owned' to prevent attacks in Strait of Hormuz

World

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Commercial ships in the Gulf declared China links in destination signals to avoid attacks during the Iran war, raising global concerns over maritime safety.