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

Author's articles

Anglican church suspends Anambra pastor over fake miracles, prophecies

Nigeria

2 months ago

Attorney general calls for deregistration of non-performing political parties

Politics

2 months ago

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe: Things to know about new minister of power appointed by Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Mustapha Musa from Yobe state steps down, endorses governor Buni as successor

Politics

2 months ago

New rule: US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home

2 months ago

US House Committee proposes stricter conditions on Nigeria financial aid

2 months ago

Israeli minister sends message to Bianca Ojukwu after her new appointment

Politics

2 months ago

Bianca Ojukwu was congratulated by Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on her appointment as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, signalling stronger ties ahead.

Hamzat breaks silence after securing Tinubu’s endorsement as next governor of Lagos

Politics

2 months ago

Hamzat secured Tinubu’s blessing after Lagos APC leaders endorsed his governorship bid, with Sanwo-Olu naming him successor and GAC backing his candidature.

Pastor Johnson Suleman questions Tinubu’s re-election bid amid economic struggles

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Johnson Suleman criticised President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing Nigeria’s economic crisis, insecurity, and poor first-term performance.

Rabiu Umar: 7 key things to know about the new NMDPRA chief executive appointed by Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Rabiu Abdullahi Umar was nominated as NMDPRA Chief Executive, bringing vast experience from Dangote, Lafarge, Ashaka Cement and Oando to Nigeria’s energy sector.

2027 election: ADC breaks silence after court judgement on party crisis

Politics

2 months ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) reacted after a Federal High Court ruling sacked elected State Chairmen, stressing current executives’ tenure and legal review.

Governor Zulum says Gubio was anointed, not endorsed, for Borno 2027 race

Politics

2 months ago

Governor Zulum clarified he only anointed Mustapha Gubio for Borno 2027, stressing it was tradition, not endorsement, during a political engagement in Abuja.

Mukhtar Isyaku Kura: Kwankwaso breaks silence after losing long time ally to death

Politics

2 months ago

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso mourned Alhaji Mukhtar Isyaku Kura, recalling his KNUPDA service and Kwankwasiyya leadership, and prayed for his eternal rest.

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2027 election: Labour party elects Nenadi Usman as substantive chairman

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Nenadi Usman was elected Labour Party national chairman at the 2026 convention in Umuahia, with Obioma and Dokubo also chosen as party leaders.