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.

5329 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Maryam Sanda: President Tinubu releases new version of presidential pardon list

Politics

3 months ago

Full List: 6 ways to get US visa sponsorship from Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

DSS reportedly arrests social media user who made post about military coup and overthrowing Tinubu

Nigeria

3 months ago

Full list: 10 things to know before applying for US visa

3 months ago

Senate confirms Tinubu’s six new appointments, names released

Politics

3 months ago

Nigerian governor declares public holiday, mentions date, and other details

Nigeria

3 months ago

“I have been banned”: US revokes Wole Soyinka’s visa, Nobel Laureate breaks silence

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has confirmed that his US visa has been revoked, without any official reason being given, barring him from entering the country.

Get skilled, earn money: Lagos state launches new opportunity to empower youths

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos government launches free TVET programme for youths, offering vocational training and paid internships to boost employability and self-reliance.

Plane carrying 12 people crashes in Kenya, details capture how it happened

Africa

3 months ago

A plane carrying 12 people crashed near Kenya’s coast en route to Kichwa Tembo resort; authorities are investigating the cause of the early morning accident.

How 9 new states were created in 1991 after IBB’s announcement

Politics

3 months ago

Discover how President Babangida created nine new Nigerian states in 1991, including the controversial formation of Delta State and its unexpected capital choice.

Charlie Kirk’s accused shooter wins legal victory, details emerge

World

3 months ago

Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, granted civilian clothing for trial as judge enforces media restrictions and courtroom restraint rules.

Full list of top 10 countries with the largest refineries in the world

Nigeria

3 months ago

Discover the top 10 countries with the largest oil refineries worldwide. Nigeria ranks high as Dangote plans expansion to become the world’s biggest refinery.

Former Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara sentenced to prison over social media post

Africa

3 months ago

Former Mali PM Moussa Mara sentenced to 1 year in prison over a social media post backing political prisoners, amid growing repression under military rule.

Full breakdown: JAMB releases results of 85 underage candidates for exceptional admission

Education

3 months ago

JAMB clears 85 underage candidates for exceptional admission after rigorous screening, aligning with global best practices in Nigeria’s 2025 UTME process.

Firefighter sent to assist in car accident found his son dead at scene

Politics

3 months ago

A Sardinian firefighter found his son dead at a crash scene he was sent to assist. An investigation is underway into the tragic accident in Gallura.

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