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 with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. 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.

5938 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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

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Hantavirus outbreak raises travel safety concerns ahead of World Cup 2026

World

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Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What to know

World

a month ago

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

World

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

World

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Court orders interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to Timipre Sylva

Nigeria

a month ago

INEC chairman warns insecurity threatens Nigeria’s 2027 elections

Politics

a month ago

INEC chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan warned that insecurity across Nigeria posed a major threat to free and fair elections ahead of the 2027 polls.

Turkey declares public holiday for Eid Al Adha, extends days

World

a month ago

President Erdoğan extended the Eid al-Adha holiday to nine days for public employees, boosting family visits, domestic tourism, and economic activity.

Ted Turner: Founder of CNN dies at age 87, details emerge

World

a month ago

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and media pioneer, died at 87. He built a global empire, reshaped news with 24-hour coverage, and left a lasting legacy in broadcasting.

“I think ADC is dead’: Senate president Godswill Akpabio reacts as defections hit party

Politics

a month ago

Senate President Akpabio declared ADC “dead” as Senator Abaribe resigned to join Labour Party, while 17 lawmakers defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress.

Peter Obi meets US Consul General in Lagos a day after defecting to NDC

Politics

a month ago

Former governor of Anambra Peter Obi met the U.S. Consul General in Lagos after defecting to NDC, where they discussed credible elections and trade opportunities.

Things to know about NDC as Peter Obi, Kwankwaso defect to opposition party

Politics

a month ago

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, and 17 ADC lawmakers had defected to NDC, strengthening opposition politics and boosting the party’s influence across Nigeria.

2026: UAE finally announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates

World

a month ago

UAE announced Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday dates, giving residents a six-day break in May and confirming official time off under the public holiday law.

Nine workers lost lives in coal mine explosion, details emerge

World

a month ago

Nine miners were killed and six injured after a gas buildup caused a coal mine explosion in Colombia’s Cundinamarca province, sparking urgent rescue efforts.

FG introduces navigational digital platform "Hajj companion app" to support Nigerian pilgrims

Nigeria

a month ago

NAHCON has launched the Hajj Companion App, which provided Nigerian pilgrims with GPS navigation, multilingual guides, and 24/7 real-time support.

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