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.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Federal government releases list of approved airtime and data lenders in 2026

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Possible new human species discovered by scientist, shows evidence

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Apologise to Iran for siding with Israel, Nigerian king tells Trump

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Actual amount family of killed US soldiers will receive as compensation released amidst Iran war

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Old video of Pastor Adeboye talking about World War 3 surfaces amidst Israel-Iran war

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Throwback video of Bishop Oyedepo talking about knowing the end to Israel war emerges

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An old video of Bishop Oyedepo resurfaced as Israel’s war with Iran escalated, showing his past remarks on Israel’s strength and global influence.

How to survive dangerous missile attack as Iran-Israel war escalates affecting many countries

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Middle East conflict escalated after Khamenei’s death as Iran launched missiles and drones, with UAE and Bahrain intercepting hundreds of strikes.

Donald Trump’s neck rash linked to preventative skin cream, says physician

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Donald Trump’s neck rash was explained by his physician as the result of a preventative skin cream, with redness expected to last for several weeks.

Italy’s infamous mafia figure Nitto Santapaola dies aged 87 after decades behind bars

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Mafia boss Benedetto “Nitto” Santapaola has died in Milan prison aged 87 after decades behind bars for murders and brutal Mafia attacks in Italy.

UAE forces destroy hundreds of cruise missiles and drones amidst Iran conflict

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UAE air defence forces has intercepted Iranian missiles and drones since February 28, 2026, preventing major damage while ensuring public safety.

Top minister insists UK–US partnership remains strong despite Trump’s criticism over Iran conflict

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UK–US relations faced strain as Trump said ties were “not what it was”, while Darren Jones insisted cooperation remained strong and Sir Keir defended Iran decision.

Macron announces increase in French nuclear warheads amid European security concerns

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France increased its nuclear warheads for the first time since 1992 as President Emmanuel Macron reinforced deterrence amid European security doubts.

Prime Minister Carney visits Sydney to strengthen Canada–Australia defence and investment ties

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Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Sydney to meet Anthony Albanese, address parliament and strengthen Canada–Australia ties on trade, defence and investment.

JAMB announces commencement of 2026 direct entry registration across Nigeria

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JAMB has finally announced that the 2026 Direct Entry registration began on March 2, 2026, and ended on April 25, 2026, at its offices nationwide.

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