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.

5700 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Step by step guide on how to deregister your membership from ADC after Peter Obi’s defection to NDC

Nigeria

8 days ago

Two US service members have gone missing in Africa, officials say

World

8 days ago

Breaking: Peter Obi confirms leaving ADC, gives reason

Politics

8 days ago

2027 election: ADC begins sale of N100m presidential forms, others, sets primaries’ dates

Nigeria

9 days ago

Xenophobic attack: Nigerian government summons South Africa’s high commissioner

Nigeria

9 days ago

Full list of tribes in Nigeria with the cheapest bride price and marriage items in 2026

Nigeria

9 days ago

Uneasy calm in Wike’s camp as APC forms is purchased for governor Fubara

Politics

10 days ago

APC nomination forms for Governor Fubara were purchased by Rivers elders, sparking tension among Nyesom Wike’s supporters and reshaping state politics.

Former presidential candidate calls for debate between Tinubu, Atiku and Obi

Politics

10 days ago

Ex-presidential candidate Yahaya Ndu has criticised Nigeria’s leaders, warning the nation was “almost a failed state” and urged a national debate.

Kano state hisbah board to screen 3,000 couples ahead of mass wedding

Nigeria

11 days ago

Kano Hisbah Board announced medical screening for 3,000 couples before a mass wedding, ensuring health checks and government support for participants.

Massive crack will one day split the continent of Africa, researchers say

World

11 days ago

Scientists revealed Eastern Africa had shown advanced rifting at the Turkana Rift, where thinning crust had signalled a future ocean forming millions of years ahead.

Anglican church suspends Anambra pastor over fake miracles, prophecies

Nigeria

11 days ago

The Church of Nigeria suspended Reverend Ifunaya Maduka for six months without pay over fake miracles and manipulated prophecies in Anambra State.

Attorney general calls for deregistration of non-performing political parties

Politics

11 days ago

Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi argued in court that retaining parties without electoral seats was unconstitutional and strained Nigeria’s resources.

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe: Things to know about new minister of power appointed by Tinubu

Politics

11 days ago

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe was appointed Minister of Power by Tinubu, bringing 30+ years of engineering, consulting, and policy expertise to Nigeria’s energy sector.

Senator Mustapha Musa from Yobe state steps down, endorses governor Buni as successor

Politics

11 days ago

Senator Mustapha Musa stepped down from the 2027 race, backed Governor Buni, and congratulated Baba Mallam Wali as APC’s chosen governorship candidate.

New rule: US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home

12 days ago

United States visa applicants had to deny fears of persecution under Trump’s new rule, raising safety concerns for vulnerable individuals seeking entry.

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