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.

5331 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Step-by-step guide on how to properly write CV for government jobs in Nigeria and abroad

Nigeria

3 months ago

Louvre museum heist: France reels from theft of priceless crown jewels

Europe

3 months ago

FG reopens student loan application portal, sends message to universities and students

Education

3 months ago

“He is an ally”: Tinubu speaks about Kwankwaso amidst defection rumours

Politics

3 months ago

Former southern governor under watch over alleged coup plot, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

ADC breaks silence over alleged coup plot intended to overthrow Tinubu

Politics

3 months ago

“I don’t believe in dating, married Regina within 3 weeks”: Ned Nwoko says in old video

Nigeria

3 months ago

Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s marriage faces turmoil as abuse and drug claims surface, reigniting interest in their 2020 BBC interview and polygamous union.

“Why we don’t need military coup”: Letter provides answer amidst alleged attempt to overthrow Tinubu

Politics

3 months ago

Rumours of a coup in Nigeria spark concern as a Tribune letter urges vigilance, reform, and rejection of military takeover under President Tinubu.

Breaking: ADC suspends south-south vice chairman, reason emerges

Politics

3 months ago

The African Democratic Congress has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Usani, over actions capable of undermining the unity.

Overthrowing government: Full list of African countries that fell to military rule after coup plot

Politics

3 months ago

Discover the full list of African countries that fell to military rule after coup plots since 2020, including Niger, Sudan, Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso.

Why Senator Ned Nwoko wants Nigerians to be given licence to own guns

Politics

3 months ago

Senator Ned Nwoko urges legal gun ownership in Nigeria, citing rising insecurity and a personal kidnapping case as reasons for citizen self-defence.

Breaking: Mathematics remains compulsory for students sitting for O’Level exams, says FG

Education

3 months ago

The Federal Government has said Mathematics is a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations amidst confusion and controversy.

Primate Ayodele’s clear prophecy about Ned Nwoko emerges amidst rift with Regina Daniels

Politics

3 months ago

Primate Ayodele warns Ned Nwoko against Delta governorship bid, says “It’s not yet his time,” and predicts major losses for lawmakers in 2027 elections.

Nigerians react as Ned Nwoko finally breaks silence over alleged violence against Regina Daniels

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerians react as Senator Ned Nwoko accuses Regina Daniels of drug abuse and violence, sparking debate over privacy, parenting, and public accountability.

Ned Nwoko finally breaks silence amid allegations of domestic violence against Regina, shares video

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ned Nwoko has accused Regina Daniels of violence and drug abuse, making allegations of assault and property damage as he urged her to seek rehabilitation.

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