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

Author's articles

Wike’s son celebrates MSc graduation at King’s College London with family and some Nigerian leaders

Education

3 months ago

Emir Sanusi says studying law is fulfilment of lifelong dream to strengthen justice in society

Education

3 months ago

Kano: Governor Yusuf commits to enforcing death sentences amid rising high‑profile murder cases

Nigeria

3 months ago

US delegation to visit Nigeria for talks on protecting Christian communities, security cooperation

World

3 months ago

LASTMA arrests bullion van driver for flouting one-way traffic law in Lagos

Nigeria

3 months ago

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7 nations join Trump’s board of peace as global leaders debate its role in Gaza ceasefire

World

3 months ago

Senator Oshiomhole hails Tinubu’s progressive tax policy, says burden now falls on the rich

Nigeria

3 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole praised Tinubu’s tax reforms as progressive, saying they shifted burden from workers to the rich and supported families.

Governor Dapo Abiodun unveils OgunLearn, AI-powered teaching and learning platform

Education

3 months ago

Ogun State has launched OgunLearn, an AI-powered platform that modernised teaching, empowered teachers and enhanced student learning across schools.

Kano governor Abba Yusuf approves full welfare package for bereaved father whose family was killed

Nigeria

3 months ago

Governor Abba Yusuf approved welfare support for Dorayi killings victim’s father, offering Hajj sponsorship, new house and justice for suspects arrested.

Trump demands immediate talks on Greenland acquisition, dismisses military annexation

World

3 months ago

Trump demanded immediate Greenland talks at Davos, criticised allies, confused Iceland, and warned Denmark despite past treaties rejecting U.S. ownership.

AFCON 2025: Moroccan politician demands referee suspension after Senegal triumph sparked outrage

Africa

3 months ago

Moroccan politician Mohamed Simou sparked controversy after Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations, alleging referee bias and “magic rituals” by players.

US ambassador Richard Mills concludes tenure in Nigeria as Trump orders diplomatic recall

Nigeria

3 months ago

Richard Mills concluded his tenure as US ambassador to Nigeria after Trump recalled envoys, marking strained relations amid visa disputes and security concerns.

Judge condemns negligence: Imam guilty of causing child marriage in UK mosque

World

3 months ago

An imam in Northampton was sentenced after conducting an illegal marriage ceremony for two 16-year-olds, unaware the law had raised the age to 18.

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Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash: Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua's driver after fatal accident

Nigeria

3 months ago

Magistrate Court adjourned Adeniyi Kayode’s trial over the fatal crash that killed Anthony Joshua’s trainer and coach, setting hearing for February 25, 2026.