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.

5938 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison, reason emerges

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New report shows terrorists planning to attack airport, prison facilities in two states

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ADC crisis: 4 options facing the opposition party ahead of 2027 national elections

Politics

2 months ago

Nigerian senate sets deadline for NNPCL to provide former GCEO Mele Kyari, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

Atiku speaks on whether he will support Peter Obi if he emerges as consensus candidate

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2 months ago

FG says 33 states and FCT risk high flooding in 2026, mentions areas likely to be most affected

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2 months ago

Nigerian navy officer mentions his salary to US military officer during conversation

Nigeria

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A United States and Nigerian Navy officers’ live chat revealed stark pay differences, limited benefits, and patriotic resolve despite financial challenges.

Full list of top countries where citizens live longer and better in Africa

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2 months ago

South Africa led Africa in both life expectancy and quality of life, with citizens living longer and enjoying better standards compared to Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria.

Trump posts another new AI photo with Jesus days after facing backlash

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2 months ago

Donald Trump has reignited controversy after posting another AI image featuring Jesus, days after backlash over his Orthodox Easter post tagged as blasphemous.

Full list of governors completing second tenure ahead of 2027 general election

Politics

2 months ago

Governors across Nigeria completed their second tenure before the 2027 election, shaping states with reforms in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Top cement giant guilty of financing terrorism including militant groups with base in Nigeria

World

2 months ago

Lafarge, a cement company was convicted in Paris for financing terrorism in Syria, paying millions to jihadist groups to keep its factory running.

Full list of Nigerian army salaries from private to major general in 2026

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigerian Army salary structure shows pay across ranks, from Private at ₦104,500 up to Major General at ₦1,150,500, reflecting duties and leadership.

Federal high court grants El-Rufai bail, sets stringent condition

Politics

2 months ago

Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, was granted bail by the Federal High Court after facing nine-count charges of alleged fraud and abuse of office.

JAMB ready for 2026 UTME, mentions number of candidates sitting for the exam this year

Education

2 months ago

JAMB has prepared for the 2026 UTME as 2.2 million candidates sat nationwide from April 16 to April 22, ensuring fairness, commitment and strict rules.

Peter Obi mourns the death of catholic bishop, expresses deep sorrow

Politics

2 months ago

Peter Obi paid tribute to late Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu, describing his death as a painful loss and offering condolences to the Church and family.

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